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Transposition
Transposition means changing a melody from one key to another. Major keys can only be transposed to another major key. Minor keys can only be transposed to another minor key. You cannot transpose from a major to minor or minor to major.
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Transposition
In grade 3, transposition is exactly the same as in lower grades. The only tricky thing in Grade 3 Transposition is if you are given a with accidentals, then you must remember to add accidentals to the same notes in your melody. The accidentals are not always the same from one key to another.
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Transposition Step-by-Step
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Transposition Step-by-Step
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Transposition Step-by-Step
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Transposition Step-by-Step
Step 4: Write the new key signature, then time signature, then draw bar lines exactly in line with the given melody.
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Transposition Step-by-Step
Step 5: Now you are ready to begin. Check whether the question asks you to go up or down (this affects your starting note). Keep in line with the given melody and follow the shape.
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Transposition Step-by-Step
Step 6: Add any accidentals to the same notes as the original melody.
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Transposition Step-by-Step
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Transposition Tips
Check the original key, be careful with scale degrees. Add the new key signature. Add the time signature. Draw the bar lines exactly in line to keep your notes in line with the given melody. Check whether you should go UP or DOWN. Follow the scale degrees, check the shape as you go. Draw leger lines very neatly. Add accidentals to the same notes as the original melody. Copy any phrasing or other markings.
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Transposition Exercises
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Time Signature
What is the time signature of this one bar rhythm?
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Time Signature
What is the time signature of this one bar rhythm?
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Time Signature
What is the time signature of this one bar rhythm?
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Time Signature
What is the time signature of this one bar rhythm?
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