The \transpose command really transposes your input. So the notation and the sound (midi) is transposed.
For transposed instruments, this should help: http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.16/Documentation/notation/displaying-pitches#instrument-transpositions It introduces the \transposition command. If you want to write the notes as they sound, you have to use the \transpose command, as you did, in addition. HTH, Joram _______________________________________________ lilypond-user mailing list lilypond-user@gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user