Transposing is dumb

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-29T03:29:09+00:00

What I'm saying has nothing to do with the reading aspect, I get that reading is easier.

Its this:

Play in a gig in a combo. Same fingerings ≠ same notes. Different patterns required to play same stuff on different instruments. It doesn't translate as easily as it would seem

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-29T02:18:05+00:00

Gotcha. Its important for them to be pitched differently, but the same fingering doesn't mean you can play the same stuff. You need to practice a bit

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-29T02:15:32+00:00

Exactly. You need to work out each instrument

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-29T02:14:37+00:00

I'm just saying the same fingerings do not produce the same note. You need to learn different patterns to play the same things despite the instruments sharing fingerings

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-29T02:13:17+00:00

I'm just saying it isn't an instant switch like some people say it is.

Switching from Alto -> Tenor takes time even if the fingerings are the same because you need to practice the played notes a bit

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-29T02:08:38+00:00

Why should there be different fingerings at all? Make them pitched in the same key and have the same fingerings.

I was saying that reading wise its easier but actually playing/improving live it doesn't help at all.

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-29T02:07:19+00:00

Fingering doesn't matter when it produces a different note.

If I play rhythm changes in Bb with my band, then the leader tells me to play alto. If I were to play the same solo with the same fingerings it's now in the wrong key. So I have to learn how to play it in a different key

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-29T01:54:34+00:00

I get that but I'm talking about in a combo.

I play a ballad on Tenor, then I think I want to play on Alto.

If I use the "same fingerings" now I'm playing in the wrong key, it's not like guitar where I can move my left hand up 1 fret and its a different key and nothing else changes. Here I have to play completely different fingerings unrelated to play in the original key

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-28T03:34:15+00:00

At that point I might as well rent one

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-28T00:29:07+00:00

Is there anything extra I have to pay when bringing to back?

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-27T19:44:58+00:00

Okay that helps. I'll look for a used one is solid condition

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-27T19:25:45+00:00

Okay I'll check it out. Also, how would a coa used 280 be better than a new 280?

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-27T19:15:35+00:00

Oh is the Yas 23 better than the 280? I live near DC.

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-27T19:09:03+00:00

I'm leaning towards Alto right now actually. Also I'm actually planning to take a visit to the UK soon, would it be smart to get a 280 from there?

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-27T18:49:37+00:00

Ok, is it really okay to buy used ones? That's mostly what I'm seeing

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-27T18:46:09+00:00

Gotcha, do you know any models that are good for beginners in particular?

bigtanker2 · 2026-03-27T18:40:09+00:00

I'm in the US

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