ABRSM Grade 7 Theory Transposing Instruments
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A Study-Aid for ABRSM Theory Grade 7, especially in relation to Question 5. Here a list is provided of all the transposing orchestral instruments that may come up in Question 5, and their intervals of transposition.
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Transposing Instruments
As a rule, Instrument in X means, written C sounds X below.
Examples:
Clarinet in A written C sounds the A below, interval of transposition is a minor 3rd.
Horn in F written C sounds the F below, interval of transposition is a perfect 5th.
Exceptions!!!
There are some exceptions, Instruments in D, E flat or E transpose upwards i.e. a written C would
sound the D, E flat and E above!
The biggest exception is Trumpet in F, which occurs rarely and only in late 19th century works for
large orchestra. A written C sounds the F above!
Instruments in C do not transpose.
The following instruments you just need to know about:
The Cor Anglais sounds a perfect 5th lower than written.
The piccolo sounds a perfect 8ve higher than written.
The Double Bass and Contra Bassoon, sound a perfect 8ve lower than written.
The Bass Clarinet sounds a major 9th lower than written.
