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by RMK
15 Jan 2021, 15:00
Forum: Digital Notation Tools
Topic: Scalable Vector Graphics (inkscape, illustrator)
Replies: 18
Views: 12587

Re: Scalable Vector Graphics (inkscape, illustrator)

@Octo: Very well said, and I agree 200%! Once, when I was an orchestral librarian, a composer submitted a work that had many of the problems you mentioned. When I pointed this out to him he replied that he couldn't be bothered with lazy musicians who couldn't figure it out for themselves, and that h...
by RMK
22 Dec 2020, 15:17
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Does anyone know what Strauss intended?
Replies: 9
Views: 5936

Re: Does anyone know what Strauss intended?

I've known bassoon players who could reach the c above this g.

So, no, not impossible.

There was a Philadelphia Orchestra bassoon audition long ago where one of the requirements was to play a 4 octave F major scale.

Now if the dynamic was ppp, that might be another story...
by RMK
03 Aug 2020, 12:40
Forum: Digital Notation Tools
Topic: Notation program...
Replies: 78
Views: 45778

Re: Notation program...

At least one Bärenreiter edition was made with Musescore. It was a J.S.Bach piano work, but not remembering which one.
by RMK
10 Jul 2020, 14:10
Forum: News - Questions - Suggestions
Topic: Logging in to the forum?
Replies: 27
Views: 30864

Re: Logging in to the forum?

Same here, even with cleared cookies.

I am on Chrome/Windows 10.
by RMK
10 Jul 2020, 14:08
Forum: Digital Notation Tools
Topic: Dorico/Lilypond/SCORE?
Replies: 82
Views: 93944

Re: Dorico/Lilypond/SCORE?

Nice job!
by RMK
05 Jul 2020, 13:23
Forum: News - Questions - Suggestions
Topic: Logging in to the forum?
Replies: 27
Views: 30864

Re: Logging in to the forum?

Experiencing a similar issue. Even though I check "Remember me" I am always logged out at the end of my session.

Using Chrome Version 83.0.4103.116.
by RMK
29 May 2020, 14:34
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Note values in Schumann
Replies: 36
Views: 17265

Re: Note values in Schumann

The last system appears to be quite crowded, but some of this is because Dorico is not doing a good job spacing the cross staff accompaniment. -------------------------------------------------------- I wonder if Ben neglected to check the "optical spacing for cross staff notes" box. For so...
by RMK
25 Feb 2020, 12:21
Forum: Engraving Commentaries
Topic: Funny notations 😁
Replies: 19
Views: 21456

Re: Funny notations 😁

Anders Hedelin wrote: 25 Feb 2020, 10:28 Hindemith.JPG
Would suit some, no doubt.
Actually this is a great piece. My daughter played it on her senior recital. (Hindemith Sonata for Solo Viola, Op.25, No.1)
by RMK
24 Dec 2019, 20:53
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Violin Family - String Numbering
Replies: 8
Views: 8229

Re: Violin Family - String Numbering

I think the OP meant to write in string numbers (III, II - eg. sul D, sul G) rather than fingerings, but it seems not idiomatic all the same.
by RMK
24 Dec 2019, 13:59
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Violin Family - String Numbering
Replies: 8
Views: 8229

Re: Violin Family - String Numbering

And, they'll play it however they deem most comfortable, regardless. I would venture to guess that the awkward string crossings you want are rather uncomfortable.