Does ANYONE know how to transpose guitar music to flute? is there any way? what about piano music, can you transpose that to flute??
im an idiot at transposing music! I just play it! lol..
omg!! i learned a new note! fourth octave F!! HALF A HOLE!! WOAH! hehe...
Transposing music...
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Both the guitar and piano are pitched to the key of C so transposing is not necessary. Depending on the music itself, you can usually play the top part (soprano line) of the piano music to find the melody. This works for music like hymns, some of which you will need to raise an octave to make work. Just play around with it and see what you like best.
fluttiegurl
You know, you would think that sight transposing an octave is easy, but for most it is not. You would not be surprised how many times I had to transpose things an octave higher/lower so some one could play it. It is unfortunate the Flute teachers do not teach their students about notes themselves, instead of associating a fingering to a note on the staff. Another thing is piano charts. Most flute players have a problem with picking out the melody off the piano charts also.
I live out of fake books, so sight transposing is a survival tool. I think when it comes to this, Classical players have it a little easier.
Flute Princess
All I can suggest to you is to get the music you want to play, write out the notes, and find a place to play it on your flute. The octave doesnt really matter as long as you can play the notes, and it does not clash with other players. After a while, you will be able to do this just by looking at the sheet. Most Jazz/Rock/Pop/Gospel tunes I learn to play I can usually play in more than one octave.
I hope this helps
Phineas
You know, you would think that sight transposing an octave is easy, but for most it is not. You would not be surprised how many times I had to transpose things an octave higher/lower so some one could play it. It is unfortunate the Flute teachers do not teach their students about notes themselves, instead of associating a fingering to a note on the staff. Another thing is piano charts. Most flute players have a problem with picking out the melody off the piano charts also.
I live out of fake books, so sight transposing is a survival tool. I think when it comes to this, Classical players have it a little easier.
Flute Princess
All I can suggest to you is to get the music you want to play, write out the notes, and find a place to play it on your flute. The octave doesnt really matter as long as you can play the notes, and it does not clash with other players. After a while, you will be able to do this just by looking at the sheet. Most Jazz/Rock/Pop/Gospel tunes I learn to play I can usually play in more than one octave.
I hope this helps
Phineas