#### 3.14.6 Instrument transpositions

The key of a transposing instrument can also be specified. This applies to many wind instruments, for example, clarinets (B-flat, A and E-flat), horn (F) and trumpet (B-flat, C, D and E-flat).

The transposition is entered after the keyword `\transposition`

           \transposition bes   %%  B-flat clarinet

This command sets the property `instrumentTuning`. The value of this property is used for MIDI output and quotations. It does not affect how notes are printed in the current staff.

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