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MODULATION

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 13 JUN 2026

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ART (CCA - FINE ART) JSS3 SECOND TERM

WEEK 6

MODULATION

Content

  1. DEFINITION OF MODULATION: Modulation is the process of changing from a musical key to another key in a musical piece.
  2. TRANSPOSITION: Transposition is the process of changing the pitch of a composition without other changes . Transposition occurs by raising the pitch of the music piece in the key to D major

Transposing instruments include clarinet, saxophone and trumpet, characterized by B flat transposing a tone written above.

Saxophone Alto E flat transposes a minor 3rd.Trumpet transposes in A, and horn transposes in F.

EVALUATION

  1. What is modulation?
  2. Define transposition and mention any three transposing instruments.

GENERAL EVALUATION/REVISION QUESTIONS

  1. Define art.
  2. Illustrate the…