Grade 5 Music Theory, Unit 2, Lesson 7 of 7
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A melody at concert pitch

Music theory, Pitch and transposition, 4 minutes

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Moving a whole melody between concert pitch and a transposing part: the key signature moves by the same interval, and every note follows it.

The key moves too

Concert pitch: B flat major
Written for clarinet in B flat: C major

The key signature moves by the same interval as the notes. B flat major at concert pitch is written for the clarinet in B flat in C major, a major 2nd higher.

Quick check

A tune is in F major at concert pitch. What key is the B flat clarinet's part in?

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