How do I transpose my score?

You'll find all transposing options in the menu "Notes" - "Transposition".

Depending on the FORTE version you're working with, you have up to three different options at hand:

Transpose by Key (FORTE Free, Basic, Home and Premium)

1. Within main menu "Notes" - "Transposition", click the "Key" symbol.
2. A new window, "Document Properties" - "Actions" opens.
3. The present key "From" is automatically set.
4. Under "To", select the desired key.
5. If you click on the black button on the right side of this window, you can choose whether FORTE will transpose upwards or downwards.
6. Click on "Apply" to confirm your choice and transpose your score.

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Transpose by Interval (Basic, Home and Premium)

1. Within main menu "Notes" - "Transposition", click the "Interval" symbol.
2. A new window, "Document Properties" - "Actions" opens.
3. Select the interval or the amount of octaves and half steps.
4. Select the options that shall be affected by the transposition under "Transposition Affects".
5. If you click on the black button on the right side of this window, you can choose whether FORTE will transpose upwards or downwards.
6. Click on "Apply" to confirm your choice and transpose your score.

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Transpose by Instrument (Premium)

1. Within main menu "Notes" - "Transposition", click the "Instrument" symbol.
2. A new window, "Document Properties" - "Actions" opens.
3. Select the instrument from the list. There's a choice for "From" and another for "To" with all available instruments.
4. The double-headed arrow at the right side of this window allows you to switch the direction of your transposing.
5. Click on "Apply" to confirm your choice and transpose your score.

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Concert Pitch (Premium)

The button "Concert Pitch" at the right side of the "Transposition" tab in the main menu allows you to comfortably switch between concert pitch and transposing score. This way, you can enter transposing instruments easily and naturally. Once all notes are set, simply switch back before printing and rehearsing.