Transpose Calculator

Easily shift music notes, transpose chords, and change key signatures up or down in semitones. Ideal for music composition, chord transposition, melody adjustment, and ear training exercises.


How to Use This Transpose Calculator

  1. Enter the original note or chord in the input box. You can input single notes (C, F#, etc.) or chords (Gmaj7, D#m, F#m7).
  2. Enter the number of semitones you want to shift. Positive numbers transpose up, negative numbers transpose down.
  3. Click "Transpose" to get the new note or chord in the desired key.
  4. This tool is useful for chord transposition, key signature changes, melody shifting, and music composition.
  5. Practice ear training by transposing chords and recognizing interval changes in different keys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Transposition is shifting notes or chords up or down by a certain number of semitones, allowing musicians to change key signatures and adapt songs to different vocal ranges or instruments.

Yes! This calculator supports both single notes and common chord symbols like maj, min, m7, and sus chords. The output shows the correctly transposed chord.

Count the distance between the original key and the target key. Positive numbers transpose up, negative numbers transpose down. One semitone equals one half-step on the chromatic scale.

Absolutely! Transposing notes and chords helps develop your ear by recognizing intervals, pitch shifts, and key changes across different scales.