Transposition Tips

The ability to transpose is absolutely necessary for the horn player. It is very often that you see a horn student terrified by transposition. Here is a fast and easy way to learn transposition.

Horn in Eb

In this transposition, think of the note below the written note. 2 flats should be added to the key signature, if the key signature is in sharps, you take away 2 sharps.

Horn in E

In this transposition, just think a halfstep down.

Horn in D

In this transpostion, just add 3 sharps to the key signature and think a third down ( ie. the note in the space below a spaced note, the note on the line below a line note )

Horn in G

In this transposition, think of the note above the written note, then add one more sharp or remove one flat to the key signature.

Horn in A

In this transposition, think a third up and add 4 sharps to the key signature.

Horn in Ab

In this transposition, think a third up and add 3 flats to the key signature.

Horn in Db

In this transposition, think a third down and add 4 flats to the key signature.

Horn in F#

In this transposition, think a halfstep up.

Hope this page helped you with your transposition troubles.