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Music Transposition

How Does it work?

Music Transposition

Music Transposition

Sometimes something as simple as music transposition can be time-consuming and quite frustrating. Being able to properly transpose a piece of music into a new key is just as important as any other technical service provided in this industry. We offer various transposition services such as transposing to a new key and writing transposing to concert pitch and vice-versa.

1 - Send us the part/score

Include details about the desired transposition

2 - We transpose the music

We transpose the score to a different key or specified interval

2 - Receive the transposed Score

We send you the PDF file plus the source file I needed (Sibelius, Finale, Dorico, Musescore, Guitar Pro, XML)
Accuracy
99%
Turnaround Time
100%
Clients Satisfaction
100%

Music Transposition Samples

Original in D Minor

Transposition Sheet Music Sample

Transposed to G Minor

Transposition Sheet Music Sample

Original for Bb Trumpet

Transposition Sheet Music Sample

Transposed for Eb Trumpet

Transposition Sheet Music Sample

Original in E minor

Transposition Sheet Music Sample

Transposed to G minor

Transposition Sheet Music Sample

Music Transposition FAQs

Music transposition involves changing the key of a piece of music while preserving its structure and harmony. This is often done to suit an instrument’s range or a performer’s vocal range.

Yes. We can transpose music from any format — PDF, scanned scores, handwritten notation, or images.

Yes. We can transpose full scores, chord charts, lead sheets, or even lyrics with chords to any key.

Yes! Just let us know if you’re transposing for an instrument like trumpet (Bb), alto saxophone (Eb), or horn (F), and we will provide the sheet music in the correct transposed key. You can also specify concert pitch or transposed notation, depending on your needs.

Yes, lyrics can be transposed and matched with the new key. We support English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, and Arabic. For other languages, we may require you to provide hyphenated text.

Yes. If you have a specific format or style you’d like preserved, we will replicate the original layout as closely as possible.

Yes. We can transpose standard notation and guitar tabs while maintaining proper fingerings and positions.

We deliver a print-ready PDF and can include MIDI, MusicXML, or editable files upon request.

Yes. We can transpose multi-instrument scores, including full orchestral or ensemble pieces.

Yes. For additional transpositions, we typically charge a small fee — starting around $5 or 10% of the project fee — depending on the length and complexity of the piece. For simple projects, we may include an extra version free of charge.

Most projects are completed in 1–3 business days, depending on length and complexity. Rush options are available.

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