i just started out on the forums but i have been confused about what is transcribing? :think: sorry for this dumb :sweatdrop: question but if anyone can explain thnx

Generally this would go into the music forum.... :whistle:

I may not have the most correct definition, but oh well. When I transcribe I listen to a piece of music and write down the notes that I hear.

Its a simple as that, but it can be a bear sometimes when you pick out a hard song.

Transcribing is not bound to music :whistle:

Anyways, what ^ said.

I've seen people transcribe writing from photographs before...and why ISN'T this in the music forum?

As far as I know, transcribing can mean three things:

1) To write down music from aural perception, I.E. writing down the notation for a song based on a recording or performance.
2) To adapt a piece of music for different instrumentation than the original, I.E. arranging a piano piece for flute and cello.
3) To copy from one thing to another, I.E. copying music from a textbook to actual sheet music.

:)