Re: question on \transpose

[Tim McNamara]

On Nov 20, 2010, at 2:33 PM, MING TSANG wrote:

> How can I specifiy key minor or key major in transpose?
> Is it possible \transpose from f major to b flat minor?  How to  
> code in \transpose?

I don't believe this is possible in Lilypond, at least using the  
\transposition command.  If it is possible, it'd be a nifty feature.   
Changing from a major key to a minor key is a reharmonization rather  
than a transposition.

> I put \transpose f bflat minor and I get syntax error.

Yes, you would.  Unless you are using \include for the non-default  
language convention (Dutch, in which flat notes are written with a - 
es added [such as bes for Bb] and sharp notes are written -is [such  
as ais for A#]), you would write:

\transpose f bes {a4 b4 c4 d4 etc.} which would result in a new chart  
in B flat major.

If you search the docs for \transpose, this is all explained.