Also, the first time I played trumpet in a proper orchestra at college, finding that the parts are printed in C despite most trumpets being in B-flat, and having to transpose on-the-fly 😖

April 11, 2026 - 14:43 UTC

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E flat tuba to B flat tuba was an absolute brain scrambler as a kid! I played piano and my left hand was based on vibes rather than reading the bass clef. Then I decided to learn Cello. Bass clef still screws me over but tenor clef now seems logical.
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Clarinets often have to do this also
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It’s when you get trumpet in E it gets really hair-raising😅🎺
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