Could you explain how to transpose a B flat harmonic minor scale for other instruments?

Answer 1

you have to tell us what instrument you have in mind, because each instrument transposes differently.

Answer 2

all you have to do is put it in concert pitch (C) then put it in the pitch of your horn... I think the guy above me pretty much told you all the keys of the instruments... Have fun Transposing!!!

Answer 3

It depends on what you are making the new key for -

* Instruments in C (15ma) — sounds two octaves above what is written
o Glockenspiel

* Instruments in D♭ (high) — sounds a minor ninth above what is written
o Piccolo in D♭

* Instruments in C (8va) — sounds an octave above what is written
o Piccolo
o Celeste
o Soprano (descant), sopranino, bass, great bass recorder
o Tin whistle
o Xylophone

* Instruments in B♭ (high) — sounds a minor seventh above what is written
o Piccolo trumpet (may also be tuned to A)

* Instruments in A♭ (high) — sounds a minor sixth above what is written
o A♭ piccolo clarinet

* Instruments in E♭ (high) — sounds a minor third above what is written
o E♭ soprano clarinet
o Sopranino saxophone

* Instruments in D (high) — sounds a major second above what is written
o D soprano clarinet
o D trumpet (may also be tuned to E♭)

* A selection of Instruments in C (unison) — sounds as written; these are non-transposing instruments
o Piano
o Vibraphone
o Flute
o Oboe
o Bassoon
o Alto trombone
o Tenor trombone when written in tenor or bass clef
o Bass trombone
o Euphonium or baritone horn when written in bass clef
o Tuba
o Violin
o Viola
o Cello

* Instruments in B♭ — sounds a major second below what is written
o B♭ soprano clarinet
o Soprano saxophone
o Trumpet
o Cornet
o Flugelhorn

* Instruments in A — sounds a minor third below what is written
o Oboe d'amore
o A soprano clarinet
o A Trumpet

* Instruments in G — sounds a perfect fourth below what is written
o Alto flute
o so-called Turkish clarinet

* Instruments in F — sounds a perfect fifth below what is written
o English horn
o Horn
o Basset horn

* Instruments in E♭ — sounds a major sixth below what is written
o Alto clarinet
o Alto saxophone
o Tenor horn

* Instruments in C (8vb) — sounds an octave below what is written
o Guitar
o Bass flute
o Double bass
o Bass guitar
o Contrabassoon

* Instruments in B♭ (low) — sounds an octave and a major second below what is written
o B♭ Bass clarinet
o Tenor saxophone
o Euphonium when written in treble clef (British brass band music)
o Baritone horn when written in treble clef (British brass band music)
o tenor trombone when written in treble clef (British brass band music)

* Instruments in A (low) — sounds an octave and a minor third below what is written
o A Bass clarinet (obsolete)

* Instruments in E♭ (low) — sounds an octave and a major sixth below what is written
o E♭ Contra-alto clarinet
o Baritone saxophone
o E♭ Tuba when written in treble clef (British brass band music)

* Instruments in B♭ (super low) — sounds two octaves and a major second below what is written
o B♭ Tuba when written in treble clef (British brass band music)
o B♭ contrabass clarinet
o Bass saxophone


Once you know this, it's a matter of just converting the tune how ever many steps are needed to match the right key with the new instrument.