Along with our large database of sheet music Mind For Music also offers a custom transcription and arranging service. Whether you need a full 18+ piece Jazz Big Band arrangement, a 32 bar solo transcription or a simple lead sheet/chord chart we provide professional quality charts at affordable rates. No project is too large or small! Our clients range from large music organizations, publishing companies, Universities and concert band/orchestra leaders to post secondary and beginner music students.
Transcription and arrangement rates depend on a few factors (difficulty and length of piece, instrumentation etc...) but quotes are always free so please contact us with a description of your project and a file or link to some music (if applicable). If you are unsure about what you need feel free to ask and we can offer some advice!
Below are a few examples and guidelines for reference. The prices listed are general estimates but should be close to other similar projects.
Transcription and arrangements are generally provided as PDF files and include a score and all parts as Finale MUS files as well; MIDI and MusicXML files can also be included. Also, all charts can be converted to real audio for a proof or for scoring purposes. Check out the MIDI Conversion page for more info!
Below are some examples although prices will vary by project so feel free to
Solo
0-16 Bar Solo Transcription
Typical Price Range: $30-$80
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Includes notes, articulations, chord changes and solo section form/structure. Some important background figures (as per the example here) may also be included. |
17-32 Bar Solo Transcription
Typical Price Range: $40-$100
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Includes everything a 16 bar solo transcription does but is a bit longer (example is 28 bars). |
32+ Bar Solo Transcription
Lead Sheet
Lead Sheet Transcription (Simple)
Typical Price Range: $40-$80
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Includes head (melody) chord changes and form. Some important harmonies and rhythmic figures may also be included if crucial to the arrangment. |
Lead Sheet Transcription (Complex)
Typical Price Range: $50-$100
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A more detailed lead sheet with notated rhythmic figures/comping and melodic counterpoint. |
Small Group
Small Group/Band
Prices can vary by project,
Small to medium sized groups in any genre. Could be a small jazz or fusion ensemble or even a rock and roll band! These examples are full scores but separate instrument parts are also provided with every transcription.
Big Band
Big Band Sheet Music
Price can vary by project,
Full Jazz, Latin or Concert Big Band transcriptions and arrangements. Could be a standard 18 piece Big Band (as per the examples here) or any combination of other instruments depending on what you need.
Full conductor's score along with individual parts for each instrument are provided with every transcription. Feel free to
Strings
Strings
Price can vary by project,
String transcriptions and arrangements for all ensembles (duo, trio, quartet, quintet etc...) with any instrumentation you may need. Every work comes with a conductor's score along with separate parts for each instrument.
Instruments
Instruments
Price can vary by project,
Transcriptions for individual instruments; anything from: guitar, bass, drums, piano or anything else! Feel free to
Chord Chart
Chord Charts
Typical Price Range: $20-$60
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Chord charts for any genre of music. Chord changes, song form and important rhythmic figures are all included. |
