Hi,
Im writing an arrangement for my band at the moment but having trouble with the alto sax. I need two!
Basically what I'm writing is sounding correct for C. So when it is played in real life by an alto sax it will sound in Bb and not fit with the arrangement. How can I change it to make sure the alto sax is showing up in Bb please?
Thanks!
Alto sax not showing up in Bb
What version of sib are you on and have you checked whether transposition is turned on <b>in the part.</b>
If you don't know where to find this, can I politely suggest that you read the manual (press F1 with Sibelius open) and search for "Transposing instruments".
If you don't know where to find this, can I politely suggest that you read the manual (press F1 with Sibelius open) and search for "Transposing instruments".
Sib 6.2, 7.5 and 2024.3.1, Windows 11, 32GB RAM, 16TB 7200RPM Storage, 2TB SSD, Note Performer 4, EWQLSO, EWQLSC, Harmony Assistant and some others. mike@mike-lyons.co.uk
Alto saxophones are Eb instruments. So when you play a C on an alto, you'll hear a concert C sounding.gbloomers wrote:Hi,
Basically what I'm writing is sounding correct for C. So when it is played in real life by an alto sax it will sound in Bb and not fit with the arrangement. How can I change it to make sure the alto sax is showing up in Bb please?
Thanks!
Mike, as well as the couple of others who answer on this unofficial forum, know that they are transposing instruments, Tootsweet!
So please follow the advice given and you'll be able to write your Alto Sax in concert pitch and have it appear in the score at the correct pitch for the player. Sibelius has to be told (by you) what you want it to do for these instruments.
I need to have my Alto Sax parts in concert pitch - they're going to be played on a keyboard instrument, so my requirements are different to yours. Sibelius can do both things, but you'll have to read up a little first.
So please follow the advice given and you'll be able to write your Alto Sax in concert pitch and have it appear in the score at the correct pitch for the player. Sibelius has to be told (by you) what you want it to do for these instruments.
I need to have my Alto Sax parts in concert pitch - they're going to be played on a keyboard instrument, so my requirements are different to yours. Sibelius can do both things, but you'll have to read up a little first.