Bb instruments transpose down a major second (or ninth). Eb instruments transpose up a minor third or down a major sixth. Bass clef transpositions for horns and trumpets are based on old notation as found in Mozart.
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Trumpet (Trompette, Tromba, Trompete) | |
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E | Sounds M3 above written pitch. |
Eb | Sounds m3 above written pitch. |
What is an E on trumpet in concert pitch?
When a Bb trumpet plays a written F, it sounds the concert pitch Eb. When an Eb alto sax plays a written G, it sounds the concert pitch Bb. When an F horn plays a written E, it sounds the concert pitch A. ... Piccolo parts are written one octave lower than they sound.