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transpose from clarinet music to flute

Please help!  I have to transpose some music for my niece by tomorrow.  I have clarinet music written in the key of C.  I need to transpose it for a flute.  I just need to know what key the flute will play in and how many steps to go up or down with the notes.  Thanks so much!!!

Re: transpose from clarinet music to flute

Reply #1 –
-2 semitones

Re: transpose from clarinet music to flute

Reply #2 –
last reply was right

you transpose from clarinet to flute by lowering the note two semitones, from the key of C to B flat. I know, since I play both clarinet and flute (and perhaps piccolo or bass clarinet sometime)

Re: transpose from clarinet music to flute

Reply #3 –
Go down 2 semitones is probably right.
But remember it might be for the clarinet in A.
If so, you should go down 3 semitones.
I don't think it is for the clarinet in Eb or Ab though.

Re: transpose from clarinet music to flute

Reply #4 –
You might also need to insert a key signature before performing the transpose, if one is not already present.

Re: transpose from clarinet music to flute

Reply #5 –
You might also need to take the transposed result one octave up. That is 2 semitones down and then 12 semitones up or just 10 semitones up. Ask your niece what range she is comfortable playing.