It’s happened to me and I’m sure it’s happened to you. You were in a position where your teacher asked you to transpose one of your pieces, or you’re playing with a group and for the sake of the vocalist you have to lower a song by two half steps, or someone randomly asks you what a certain note is if they transpose their song to b flat minor…or something along those lines. I can find my new starting note and primary triads with no problem, but figuring out where all the rest of the notes in the song now need to be played is definitely NOT something that comes naturally. Typically my reaction is, “Well……I guess I’ll just figure the whole thing out by ear,” or “Maybe I can find something on Google that can help me?”
In actuality, though, I need a visual reference that can be placed right on the piano, something that aligns the original key with the new key so I can see where the new notes are.
If you also struggle with easily transposing and are in need of a tool to help you remedy this weakness and become more of a master, you should check into purchasing David McCord’s handy/portable transposition slide-rule. 🙂 The Transpos-O-Matic slide-rule comes in two different sizes and is made from 14 pt SBS paper board material, so don’t worry about having to replace it every two weeks from wear and tear because it’s pretty durable. 🙂 (If you check out the video, you’ll be able to see what else this device has to offer on the opposite side! 🙂 )
If you have more questions about the Transpos-O-Matics check out the website.
Lastly…the giveaway! Because of the generosity of Mr. McCord, if you enter the giveaway-via the comment section-THREE of our MMB participants will win one of his handy dandy Transpos-O-Matic tools. Whether for personal use, your studio, or a friend, I can see this little resource becoming a great asset.
Sean says
Love the site! This seems like a great till too. Thanks for the review of it.
JEANNIE says
HOW HANDY IS THIS!
Brad says
I can use this gadget in my studio. I have several ‘adult’ students that are learning hymns and trying to explain what they have to do to transpose is some times quite confusing.
Bethany says
Would definitely use this!
Barb Grout says
I teach my students to transpose so they won’t be like me. I need the gizmo do I can keep up with my students!
Jane Lester says
This is an answer to my prayers???? I was just in this position of transposing just this morning.
Thank you thank you!
Joy Shreckengost says
Wow !!!! I need one of those. It takes me soooo long to transpose.
Tim Kerr says
Awesome! This would also be very useful for when I write for transposing instruments.
Sue says
I teach guitar also. We are constantly transposing and learning to use the capo. This would be awesome!
Lydia says
What a cool tool! Thanks for reviewing it.
LadyD says
What a wonderful giveaway, thank you!
Lorrie. Sterling says
I would LOVE one of these!
Lavinia Livingston says
What a convenient way to transpose. I’d definitely get a lot of use out of the Transpos-O-Matic.
Marjorie says
I can use this now! Playing for a contata and finding that one group needs song lowered half/whole step. I can find my way initially at the beginning but then lose it on the way. This appears to be a musicians plea for help! Thank you for the opportunity to register to win.
Diana says
Looks like it would be a great tool to have around!
David McCord says
Thanks so much for the kind words, Naomi! One small correction, though (and this is my fault for using a bad link) — The newly redesigned Transpos-O-Matic is only available in one size: 8.75 x 2 inches. Very happy to see all the interest, too! Any questions, be sure to contact me through the website.
Paulette says
Cool to share with students!
Geri Miller says
This would be a great help for me and my students! Thanks for this opportunity.
Heidi says
This would be very handy! Especially when playing with other instruments in collaboration.
Jennifer says
What a handy tool! Love it!