Brainlag PlusInstruments in B flat, A and F sound lower than written. Concert pitch is what sounds: move written music down to it, and concert pitch up to the part.
What sounds
Concert pitch is what actually sounds. A transposing instrument is named after the note that sounds when it reads a C.
Learn these by heart
| Instrument | Sounds |
|---|---|
| clarinet in B flat, trumpet in B flat | a major 2nd lower |
| clarinet in A | a minor 3rd lower |
| horn in F, cor anglais | a perfect 5th lower |
Quick check
Which instrument sounds a perfect 5th lower than written?
The rest of this lesson and its 5 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 5 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards