TRANSPOSITION
CONTENT
- Definition of Transposition
- Types of Transposition
- Transposing a Melody an Octave Higher
- Transposing a Melody an Octave Lower
Definition of Transposition
Transposition involves playing or writing a given melody at a different pitch higher or lower. The term, transposition, is the process of playing or re-writing a melody at a different pitch other than the original.
Types of Transposition
There are two major kinds of transposition, namely;
- Clef transposition
- Key transposition.
Clef (Octave) Transposition
A piece of music written in the treble clef (that is treble staff) may be transposed an octave higher or lower in the same clef. Similarly, a piece of music written in the bass clef (bass staff) may be transposed an octave higher or lower in the same clef. Thus, in clef transposition we have octave transposition within the same clef, and also clef transposition from one clef to another.
Transposing a Melody an Octave Higher
A given melody in treble staff can be re-written an octave higher, e.g.
You are viewing an excerpt of this lesson. Subscribing to the subject will give you access to the following:
- NEW: Download the entire term's content in MS Word document format (1-year plan only)
- The complete lesson note and evaluation questions for this topic
- The complete lessons for the subject and class (First Term, Second Term & Third Term)
- Media-rich, interactive and gamified content
- End-of-lesson objective questions with detailed explanations to force mastery of content
- Simulated termly preparatory examination questions
- Discussion boards on all lessons and subjects
- Guaranteed learning
ClassHall Instructor