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  • VSL Cimbasso Transposition

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    Which transposition is used by the VSL Cimbasso, and how should it be notated correctly?
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    andiA

    Hello Adriaan!

    All our instruments are mapped according to the sounding pitch. So if you play (or write) a C4, you will hear a C4. If you are working with notation software, the software normally takes care of the according transposition by itself, but the Cimbasso is a non-transposing instrument anyway.

    Best regards,
    Andi

    Vienna Symphonic Library
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    Hi Andi

    Thank you for the reply. I did notice that in Sibelius three Cimbassos are listed under Edit Instruments as transposing in F, E-flat and B-flat.

    Should I create a non transposing bass cleff staff for the Cimbasso?

    Thanks

    Adriaan
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    VSL Team
    andiA

    Hello Adriaan!

    We recorded the most common Cimbasso in F. Even though it is in F, it is non-transposing anyway. So there is no need to create a new instrument.

    Best,
    Andi

    Vienna Symphonic Library
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