Beginner Tranposing Cb in concert key to Alto - what note should it be?

[CornishMaid]

Hi All

I'm sure this has been asked before but I can't find the answer. I'm trying to transpose a load of stuff from a C instrument (concert key) to an Eb instrument (my alto) but I've got stuck on Cb, as this in not on my transposing table. Am I right in thinking that Cb has to be transposed to B, since there is no Cb on the alto?

Thanks

Suz

 

[Pete Thomas]

Cb is the usually same note as B. It is very rare to see this as a key signature. In fact it seems a bit pointless. As a note it is sometimes used but often avoided as B is easier for people. Although I believ it is more common in harp music.

 

[CornishMaid]

Thanks Pete! Just to confirm, is the actual note Cb (in concert key) the equivalent of a B on the alto? Or should I assume Cb = B in concert key and is therefore a G#/Ab on the alto (it's been a long day).

No harp near me, honest!

 

[Pete Thomas]

Cb/B is Ab/G# on alto

 

[CornishMaid]

Great, many thanks!