Hey all,

I haven't been here for a while so i've forgotten where everything is!

Anyway to cut a long story short, I want to play a piano piece at my wedding which is in about 17 months for my partner, but have found out the sheet music has been out of print for the past 7+ years!

Anyway this will be my first transcription ever and i don't know where to being!

I could have sworn there were threads the last time i visited with tips but i can't seem to find them.

Anyway i have no idea where to start. I have the piano solo, but am not the greatest pianist in the world so will most definitely need some pointers in the right direction!!

Thanks in advance!

Hello, keep these kinds of threads in the Music section from now on :)

*moves*

okies no problems!

The best thing I can do is tell you how I transcribe pieces.

First, get familiar with the song. I usually listen to it until I get sick. Then I go over to my keyboard/piano (where ever the mp3 is) and start plucking out a melody. Then I do the bass. (steps 2 and 3 can be switched depending on how noticalbe the bass is and other factors). And volia, I'm done. So basically for me its a guess and check thing. Knowing theory and chord progressions helps me find the notes faster, but there really isn't anything to it.

oh okay!

chord progressions like

I - V and I - IV etc?

Yeah. Like that. For example the piece is in C [Major], and the current chord playing is G, I think in my mind G resolves to C (in most cases) and it gives me and Idea of what's happening next.

what's the easiest way to hear what key it's in accurately?

I just try to follow the melody. If everytime I play an F it's sharp than more than likely its in the key of G or e minor. You can always just transcribe like its in the key of C and write in the sharps/flats. Once the song it through you can assign a key to it.

Maybe I can help you, if you have an email, you can email me at mlastes@comcast.net Or if you want to see samples of my work, you can visit http://sm.stoningtonhighmusic.net