Non-standard key signature for a transposing instrument
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I have a piece in f-sharp minor whose displayed key signature is three sharps. The Piccolo Clarinet Finale "correctly" displays six sharps (F# C# G# D# A# E#), but I need it to display enharmonically 6 flats instead (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Cb). Finale allows only 5 flats. How do I display G-Flat Major/B Double Flat Minor key signature in the Eb Piccolo Clarinet (in other words, G-Flat Minor in the original non-transposed key)?
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Peter Thomsen
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Welcome to the forum!
In this case I would define a custom staff style with D# Transposition.
Then, apply the custom staff style to the relevant measures.
See the attached demo document.
In this case I would define a custom staff style with D# Transposition.
Then, apply the custom staff style to the relevant measures.
See the attached demo document.
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motet
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I guess I would just change the clarinet's transposition in the Score Manager. Playback will be correct. This will only affect the clarinet's key signatures of six sharps, so if your piece is in a different key elsewhere all will be well.
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motet
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This situation is addressed in the transposition chart posted in viewtopic.php?f=5&t=14560. I think I'll add E-flat clarinet to the examples!
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