Changing Keys in the music
If I input a song in the Key of G, is there a way to change the music to A without re inputting it
Diana Stanford
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If I input a song in the Key of G, is there a way to change the music to A without re inputting it
Diana Stanford
cartrac@telus.net
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Yes, there is. See https://musescore.org/en/handbook/transposition
Select all. Then hit the up arrow key twice - to get two semitone steps. You will have to fix the key signature, but it's not particularly difficult.
Otherwise choose the Tools-> Transpose option as mentioned in the other reply. Doing key changes that way the key signature should be changed by the operation. This is a better way for more distant keys if you transpose the whole piece.
If you only transpose part of a piece you'll probably have to figure out whether to leave accidentals in, or put in a new key signature.
In reply to Select all. Then hit the up… by dave2020X
The problem with 2 up arrows is that the key signature is left in tact and all flat accidentals will be lost. The transpose tool is much better.
In reply to The problem with 2 up arrows… by mike320
I am inclined to agree with you. For sections (rather than the whole piece) it may make sense to explicitly put in a key signature at the start of the section. There is an option within the Transpose function to transpose the key signature as well. I've not checked what happens if a whole piece with several different sections each with its own key signature is transposed using the Transpose feature. It'll probably work - I guess.
If one is determined to do it, it is possible to have user defined non-standard key signatures - example A sharp + D flat. Anyone trying that should check any transpositions carefully to see if the result matches their expectations.
In reply to I am inclined to agree with … by dave2020X
There are options that should allow a piece with multiple key signatures to transpose properly. I've never tested it either. I've always select a section of music and transposed part of it.
Custom key signatures are basically treated as atonal so the tool is not very useful for that.