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- 12 May 2018, 15:21
- Forum: Books and Sites
- Topic: The Critical Editing of Music : History, Method, and Practice
- Replies: 31
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Re: The Critical Editing of Music : History, Method, and Practice
Thanks, benwiggy. I will look into that one. What I am really looking for is something that will cover every element of our system and show its development from first appearance to the present. For example, who invented the staccato dot, how was it first used and positioned, how did various composer...
- 03 May 2018, 02:54
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: "Library" vs "Performance" editions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10037
Re: "Library" vs "Performance" editions
The Henle app is definitely a step in the right direction, but I would envision something of much greater scope.
- 02 May 2018, 11:33
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: "Library" vs "Performance" editions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10037
Re: "Library" vs "Performance" editions
Sorry, benwiggy, I missed your excellent point. As mentioned in this and another thread, I think that multiplicity of responsible editions of standard works, whether by major publishers or by individuals, is a very good thing as a way to share musical knowledge. And there should be a website for mus...
- 02 May 2018, 10:59
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: "Library" vs "Performance" editions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 10037
Re: "Library" vs "Performance" editions
The difference is more apparent the further back in time you go...'. As you imply, the difference between the two has become less now, with the "Urtext" editions being a kind of hybrid of the two. Perhaps the essential difference between the older type of performing edition and a current ...
- 02 May 2018, 10:42
- Forum: News - Questions - Suggestions
- Topic: Notat.io database
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14883
Re: Notat.io database
Absolutely!
- 29 Apr 2018, 12:07
- Forum: Books and Sites
- Topic: The Critical Editing of Music : History, Method, and Practice
- Replies: 31
- Views: 43954
Re: The Critical Editing of Music : History, Method, and Practice
Thanks, OCTO. That saved me from ordering the Williams, which is not my cup of tea. I think I'll wait for a report on the Kelly, Mark, I am concerned that it might be more of a coffee table book and not deal in enough detail with areas that interest me.
- 28 Apr 2018, 16:10
- Forum: Books and Sites
- Topic: The Critical Editing of Music : History, Method, and Practice
- Replies: 31
- Views: 43954
Re: The Critical Editing of Music : History, Method, and Practice
Thanks for bringing this up, Mark. I will order the Williams, as well. I suspect, though, that it doesn't have the kind of detail that would be most interesting: who first started doing this or that and when.
- 28 Apr 2018, 15:54
- Forum: Engraving Commentaries
- Topic: Other comments on notation
- Replies: 5
- Views: 11186
Re: Other comments on notation
I have a inactive Facebook account and was tempted to activate it to view the site, needing a lot of comic relief right now.
- 27 Apr 2018, 11:37
- Forum: Books and Sites
- Topic: The Critical Editing of Music : History, Method, and Practice
- Replies: 31
- Views: 43954
Re: The Critical Editing of Music : History, Method, and Practice
I have often wished for such a book, MarkSealey. Please post if you find one.
- 21 Apr 2018, 20:22
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: When should interpretation should become?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12802
Re: When should interpretation should become?
I think that your concern about version 2 was justified. Students tend to exaggerate the shortness of shortened notes.