is trumpet a B flat instrument? Is saxophone a "horn"? and are all strings c instruments like flute or piano? thankz

Normally trumpets are Bb instruments, yes. They do exist in other keys, but Bb is by far the standard. The word "horn" is a generic term used to refer a musical instrument (especially brass instruments, and specifically the French horn). Any wind instrument might be referred to as a horn, but technically speaking, saxophone is not a horn, as that distinction lies with the French and English variety. I can't speak for the strings, not being a string player, though I believe at least the violin and cello are in C.

thank you so much. yeah I am trying to get a pirates of the caribbean song together but i have to do major transposing.

Glad that helped!

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All strings are in the key of C...they are all considered non-transposing instruments

-Dennis

Yes, partly. Each string has a different beginning note. This is determined by the thickness of the string and then the tension for tuning. Eventhough there is a G string...when a violinist plays that G string open (just the string with no fingers on the fingerboard) it sounds as a G. A violinist and a flutist both playing Gs will sound the same. That is where the non-transposing instrument comes in. Violins have 4 strings to help with the range of the instrument. It's almost, but not quite, like saying the first octave of the flute is one "string" and the second is another, and so on. I hope this clears you up.

-Dennis

That is true, however the flute/oboe/bassoon..even Tuba...would all beplaying a G scale also...and they are all in the key of C...

-Dennis

Dennis, you need to add those blue steaks into your hair for your avatar.

I was thinking about it...trying to decide whether to go to a dark brown color. I like the blond, but it does get old after while.

-D

I think dark brown would look nice. For some reason I usually think guys look better in darker hair.

Yeah, my complexion isn't good with black hair at ALL...but dark brown is nice, with blue eyes, and rosy cheeks! HAHAAH...I sound like a personals ad...goodness!

-Dennis