Brainlag PlusTo transpose a melody, move the key first and write the new key signature; then every note follows, and each accidental is worked out from the interval.
Change the key first
Move the key first: transpose the tonic by the interval and write the new key signature. Most notes then follow it. F major up a major 2nd is G major: one sharp.
Quick check
A melody in E minor is transposed down a minor 3rd. What is the new key?
The rest of this lesson and its 4 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 4 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards