Topic: Transposing
Hello, I am new to the site and would like info on where to find the transposing page ?
Thanks ! marybeth
- upyerkilt
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Re: Transposing
hi marybeth
If you mean transposing as in transopsing chords or the key of the song then look to the right of the page of the song you are on.
There are drop down menus to transpose the key of the song. i.e if the song starts with E and you trenspose it down a semitone the song will change and will start with F#.
also you can change from guitar to mandolin,ukulele,banjo etc and get the chords for these instruments instead of the guitar chords.
hope that answers you, if not someone else will tell you hopefully
Ken
ye get some that are cut out for the job and others just get by from pretending
Re: Transposing
Wow thanks alot for such a fast respone ! i wanted to ask you one more questions.. i am teaching myself. ! ha. BUT how do youknow the "key" that the song is already in? Thaks ! marybeth
- upyerkilt
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Re: Transposing
hi
that is a bit trickier,
all to do with scales.
Something I am not an expert in.
but i hope someone does answer you so I can find out how to tel las welll,lol
Ken
ye get some that are cut out for the job and others just get by from pretending
- James McCormick
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Re: Transposing
Hi marybeth; The simple answer as to what key a song is in is this: 'The key' is tone that resolves the tune or chord progresion. Most (but not all) tunes and progressions will start and end on 'the key'. The resolution of a melody or chord set is sometimes referred to as a cadence - it is like a sonic balance point.
A very handy transposing tool (when you don't have the convenience of Chordie's handy little transposing function) is the circle of fifths.
Music theory is a fascinating topic. If you want to explore this topic a bit, go to Wikipedia and search for these topics:
Circle of Fifths
Key (music)
Music Theory
It is good to be curious about these ideas, but don't let yourself get bogged down in the technicalities. Rather, let the technical information enhance your appreciation of music.
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Re: Transposing
ThANKYOU YOU BOTH. Very nice site ! <img src="images/smiley_icons/icon_razz.gif" border=0 alt="Razz">
Marybeth