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Section I – Transposing by Clef and Key

For this section transpose the following melodies to the appropriate clef or key. Be sure to include the correct key signature and any accidentals

1. Transpose the following melody up an octave (3 pts)

2. Transpose the following melody from concert Bb major to concert G major (3 pts)

3. Transpose the following melody down an octave (3 pts)

4. Transpose the following melody from concert Bb major to concert C major (3 pts)

Section II – Transposing by interval and accidentals

For this section transpose the following melodies up or down the given interval. Be sure to include the key signature and accidentals

5. Transpose the following melody down a major 2nd (3 pts)

6. Transpose the following melody up a perfect 5th (3 pts)

7. Transpose the following melody up a perfect 4th (3 pts)

8. Transpose the following melody down a major 3rd (3 pts)

Section III – Transposing in Alto and Tenor clefs

For this section transpose the following melodies in Alto and Tenor clef. Be sure to include the key signature and accidentals

9. Transpose the following melody from tenor clef to alto clef (3 pts)

10. Transpose the following melody from alto clef to tenor clef (3 pts)

11. Transpose the following melody up a major 6th (3 pts)

12. Transpose the following melody down a Perfect 4th (3 pts)

Section IV - Identifying keys with accidentals

For this section identify the key signature for each melody by the accidentals that are provided in each melody.

13. Based on the accidentals, what is the key for the following melody? (3 pts)

A. C majorB. Bb majorC. A majorD. D major

14. Based on the accidentals, what is the key for the following melody? (3 pts)

A. F MajorB. Bb MajorC. Eb MajorD. G major

15. Based on the accidentals, what is the key for the following melody? (3 pts)

A. A majorB. E majorC. Ab majorD. B major

Section V – Instruments and their keys

For this section identify, match, or group instruments based on their keys

16. The Alto Clarinet is in what key? (2 pts)A. Key of BbB. Key of EbC. Key of FD. Key of D

17. The Cello is in what key? (2 pts)A. Key of EbB. Key of CC. Key of BbD. Key of F

18. The Vibraphone is in what key? (2 pts)A. Key of CB. Key of FC. Key of EbD. Key of Bb

19. The Bass Clarinet is in what key? (2 pts)A. Key of FB. Key of BbC. Key of CD. Key of Eb

20. Using the keys given below, write in the appropriate letter for each instrument (6 pts)

A. Key of C B. Key of Bb C. Key of Eb D. Key of F

Bassoon ___

Flugelhorn ___

Violin ___

Bass Saxophone ___

Baritone Saxophone ___

Mellophone ____

21. Using the word bank of instruments, group the instruments into similar keys (12 pts)

Word Bank

Flute Alto Saxophone English Horn XylophoneTrumpet Trombone Celeste Soprano SaxophoneOboe Piccolo Tenor Saxophone Contrabassoon

C Instruments Bb Instruments Eb Instruments F Instruments

Section VI – Sight to Sound instrument transposition

The written pitches are given for each instrument. Fill in the sounding pitches in the empty measure

22. (2 pts) 23. (2 pts)

24. (2 pts)

25. (3 pts)

26. (3 pts)

27. (3 pts)

Section VII – Sound to Sight instrument transposition

The sounding pitches are given for each instrument. Fill in the written pitches in the empty measure

28. (2 pts) 29. (2 pts)

30. (2 pts)

31. (3 pts)

32. (3 pts)

33. (3 pts)