NOTATIO

N. Grossingink wrote: If I were performing this, I'd probabrhythp out the pencil and draw hashmarks above the beats.

N.

Agree. Marking the beats is the common practice used on daily basis even with Beethoven.

Particularly if you play ....viola. (no melody, just ostinato rhythm) :-D

Here's an example in 12/8. The first measure shows all rests, the second consolidates leading rests, the third consolidates all within a beat, and the fourth presents another way of notating which may not be acceptable in a given situation. Which do you prefer and why? Which is "correct" ...

Hello.
I wonder if anyone can recommend the spacing technique for manual engraving, using pencil and paper.
What I wonder is how to properly space heavy and light density. How is the calculation made? And how it is decided how many measures per system would fit?

Thanks. You are more than welcome!

Thank you very much!
I am happy you are here too. Your expertise will definitely be of a huge help!
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