Transpose

[alakino2]

Hi folks,
When using the transpose buttons + or -,  if I go up 1 or down 1 what key am I in, etc:
Thanks,
Arthur

[Fred Smith]

Hi folks,
When using the transpose buttons + or -,  if I go up 1 or down 1 what key am I in, etc:
Thanks,
Arthur

Depends on what key you're playing. If you're playing in the key of C, and you press the + button, you're in Db.

Cheers,
Fred

[mikf]

Arthur
The transpose button changes the pitch of the keyboard in semi-tones. If you are playing in key of F and move the pitch up +2 by pressing the transpose button, you can still, play in key of F but because the keyboard pitch has moved up two semi tones it will sound like you are playing in key of G.
I think you need  bit more study on basics of music to grasp the concept of keys, pitch etc.
Mike

[Divemaster]

Another tip when playing, is that you can get some quite nice effects mid song, and at a suitable break by using both one of the next variations and /or hitting the transpose + key a few times which moves the whole song into a richer sound further up key.
To reset the transpose just hit both the Transpose +/- buttons together.

Keith

[alakino2]

Thank you all for your prompt reply, they have been very helpful!

[andyg]

Here's the transposition table I created for my students, it may come in handy.

Music teacher's hat on - I agree with the comment above, in that it would be worth learning a bit of music theory, especially about degrees of the scale, intervals, keys and key signatures. If that all sounds like gobbledegook right now, get yourself a copy of 'Discovering Music Theory, Grade 1', published by the ABRSM - AKA 'Associated Board'. Work through it, maybe 15 -20 minutes a week and you'll be delighted just how much you'll understand when done! And then move up to Grade 2 and so on. Well worth the time and effort!

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