But to answer the question, the most likely explanation is that the
transposition is set to force the clef to treble clef. This kind of
transposition allows clef changes to exist in concert pitch display but
hides them in transposed display. It is intended primarily for
bass/baritone instruments, esp. low-pitched members of the clarinet and
saxophone families. (Although treble-clef euphonium parts probably
benefit as well.)
John Howell wrote:
At 10:35 AM -0400 10/21/05, Godofredo Romero wrote:
why can't I change clefs at will from one bar to another in the bass
clarinet staff if I can do it with
no problem with the rest of the instruments?
I know everybody in the list will choke with laughter and exclaim "if
that is the simplest thing to do in finale"
Actually my reaction is quite different, and involves screaming at the
top of my lungs, "Don't do it!!!!!!!" Why in the world would anyone in
the 21st century want to change clefs in a bass clarinet part?
I suspect that there may be a concert-pitch score involved, which is
just one more reason to avoid concert-pitch scores. The conductor
should see what the players see, exactly. But that's a different
discussion.
John
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