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by OCTO
22 Nov 2024, 07:59
Forum: News - Questions - Suggestions
Topic: The End of FINALE
Replies: 43
Views: 43078

Re: The End of FINALE

benwiggy wrote: 13 Nov 2024, 11:16(or in the case of MuseScore, Russian money)
Interesting.
Any source?
by OCTO
22 Nov 2024, 07:56
Forum: Problems and Solutions (Help)
Topic: Art song question regarding author name
Replies: 7
Views: 2925

Re: Art song question regarding author name

MichelRE wrote: 30 Oct 2024, 00:01 here's the end result I went with.
I'm not sure if the tempo should be 68, as it is not valid at the traditional Maelzel scale. A tempo of 69 might be better. Yes, I know that with modern digital metronomes, any tempo is possible (consider Stockhausen's 83.5, for example).
by OCTO
22 Nov 2024, 07:52
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: About the use of rehearsal marks
Replies: 2
Views: 1053

Re: About the use of rehearsal marks

My advice is to use measure numbers as rehearsal marks. They are effective, clear, fast, and without confusion (as the pronunciation of letters varies between languages.)
by OCTO
22 Nov 2024, 07:45
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: clef change problem for viola
Replies: 18
Views: 5386

Re: clef change problem for viola

MichelRE wrote: 10 Nov 2024, 14:35The only instrument written in alto clef, actually.
Interestingly, Prokofiev notated the English horn in alto clef—not because he wanted to change history, but because he thought it looked better! However, this was only in the score, and he orchestrated everything in C.
by OCTO
22 Nov 2024, 07:35
Forum: Books and Sites
Topic: Notations 21
Replies: 9
Views: 32324

Re: Notations 21

Congrats!
Still, pity that it is out of print.
by OCTO
22 Nov 2024, 07:33
Forum: Engraving Commentaries
Topic: Some possible improvements for a piano sheet (original composition)
Replies: 17
Views: 3396

Re: Some possible improvements for a piano sheet (original composition)

You have improved greatly your score, thanks to John and Fred.

One thing: why does the last page have a white bottom page. You need to spread the measures to fit it to the bottom. Either to reflow the spacing of the last page to get more systems or to increase spacing between the current systems.
by OCTO
16 Oct 2024, 21:19
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Text underlay in divisi staves
Replies: 1
Views: 2366

Re: Text underlay in divisi staves

Hello! I was wondering if I could get some guidance on underlay in divisi staves where the rhythms differ. My current solution is as shown below, but I was wondering if there was a convention I missed somewhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated; thanks! Screenshot 2024-10-04 at 12.39.38 PM.png...
by OCTO
16 Oct 2024, 21:16
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: The hide staves or not to hide them? That is the question!
Replies: 9
Views: 3531

Re: The hide staves or not to hide them? That is the question!

NeeraWM wrote: 08 Oct 2024, 09:01For example: should the piano solo grand staff ever be hidden?
This I wouldn't recommend.  For other instruments, you can do it, but on the other side you have to be consequent, which is more difficult.
MichelRE wrote: 09 Oct 2024, 22:51 I just finished revising and re-entering into Dorico
Dorico?  Wow, congratulations!
by OCTO
16 Oct 2024, 21:13
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: clef change problem for viola
Replies: 18
Views: 5386

Re: clef change problem for viola

I've always had trouble with the viola and its alto clef.  Having two ledger lines for first position on the A string is already more than "enough" for me.  I've always felt that the viola should be notated in mezzo-soprano clef, and it would resemble the violin notation perfectly. Regardi...
by OCTO
04 Oct 2024, 21:22
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: Quarter rest design
Replies: 19
Views: 32020

Re: Quarter rest design

Knut was once very active on the forum, but hasn't posted for 6 years.  You might send him a private message—if it helps!