Is harp a transposing instrument

Although most transposing instruments belong to the woodwind and brass families, transposing keyboard instruments have also been built. The piccolo, contrabassoon, and other instruments whose parts are written an octave above or below the actual pitch (as c′ above c) are not considered transposing instruments.

1. Does harp transpose?
2. What instruments are non transposing?
3. Which percussion instruments are transposing?
4. Is harmonica a transposing instrument?

Does harp transpose?

As with the piano harp notation is written on two staves and is non-transposing. The lower staff is in bass clef, the upper in treble clef. If required by the register both staves can be in the same clef, either bass or treble.

What instruments are non transposing?

The following are NOT transposing instruments:

• Flute, oboe, bassoon.
• Trombone, tuba.
• Violin, viola, cello.
• Timpani.

Which percussion instruments are transposing?

List of transposing instruments

Is harmonica a transposing instrument?

Harmonica as a transposing instrument.