Transposing Instruments Made Easy

Transposing Instruments Made Easy

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts

7th Grade

Medium

Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 1+ times

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The video tutorial explains the concept of transposing instruments, focusing on why they exist and how they function. It covers the difference between written and sounded pitch, and details the transposition process for B flat, E flat, and F instruments. The tutorial provides examples using familiar tunes and discusses how to adjust key signatures to achieve unison. It also lists common transposing instruments and their respective transpositions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do transposing instruments exist?

To create a unique sound

To allow players to switch between instruments easily

To make reading music more challenging

To increase the range of music that can be played

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does transposing an instrument involve?

Using a capo or similar device

Changing the instrument's physical structure

Altering the written music to match the sounded pitch

Playing the instrument in a different key

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between written pitch and sounded pitch?

Written pitch is what is seen, sounded pitch is what is heard

Sounded pitch is always lower

Sounded pitch is always higher

There is no difference

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are some C instruments transposed an octave above or below?

There is no specific reason

To match their actual sound range

To make them easier to play

To differentiate them from other instruments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you transpose music for a B flat instrument?

Transpose all notes up a perfect fifth

Move every note down a major second

Move every note up a major second

Transpose all notes down a minor third

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sounded pitch of a written C on a B flat instrument?

B flat

D

C sharp

A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you transpose music for an E flat instrument?

Transpose all notes down a major sixth

Transpose all notes down a minor third

Move every note up a minor third

Move every note up a major sixth

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