![]() ![]() The first image shows the pinky (finger five) playing B-flat, the middle finger (finger three) playing D, and the thumb (finger one) playing F. Now it is time to try playing the B-flat major chord in the left hand! The below images show two different ways to play the chord in the left hand. Playing B-flat Major Chord in the Left Hand You Also Might Like: How to Change Piano Chords from C to G.This article is courtesy of davidwinkler.Either of these sets of fingers can be used to play the B-flat major chord in the right hand:Įither of these sets of fingers can be used to play the B-flat major chord in the left hand: ![]() So when you add three sharps to convert to the Eb transposition, C, F, and G have to be raised an extra half step! The easy way to remember this is that F, C, and G are the first three sharps in the sharp key signature series. STEP THREE: For C, F, and G, do not read the accidental as is – change the accidental so that the note will be one half step higher, as noted below: For example, 5th line A in the bass clef should be read as 1st space F in the treble clef. NOTE: Alto Sax will need to read the notes one octave lower to play the correct pitch. When there are accidentals (sharps, flats, or naturals), read the accidentals as they are, except as noted below. For instance, adding three sharps to the key of Bb major (two flats) would result in the key of G major (one sharp). NOTE: “Add three sharps,” can also mean to cancel some flats. STEP ONE: Change the key signature – add three sharps and read as in treble clef A SKILL USEFUL FOR: Alto Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, and Contrabass Clarinet, reading parts originally written for trombone, bassoon, cello, etc. ![]()
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