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Re: Transposing instruments
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Tim Roberts |
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Re: Transposing instruments |
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Thu, 7 Jun 2012 11:34:54 -0700 |
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Helge Kruse wrote:
> I am transcribing an autograph with an arrangement for a small
> orchestra. There are two transposing instruments: Clarinet in B and
> French horn in F. The piece itself is set in g minor (some parts also in
> g major).
As a side note, if your autograph is of German origin, "Clarinet in B"
refers the usual clarinet in Bb. There were clarinets in B natural in
somewhat common use in previous centuries, but in a German score, those
would be notated "Clarinet in H".
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Tim Roberts, address@hidden
Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.