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- 18 Sep 2023, 19:47
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: divisi to non-divisi notation in strings
- Replies: 8
- Views: 172
Re: divisi to non-divisi notation in strings
I had recently the similar case and yes, tutti unis. is perfectly clear to understand. Tutti, because they all play now; Unis, because they are now united and not divided into play/rest division. would either of you think that the bar with only inside desks having a whole note rest for the outside d...
- 18 Sep 2023, 19:39
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: tremolo notes and ties
- Replies: 6
- Views: 109
Re: tremolo notes and ties
I would use normal ties since the undefined-speed tremolo conveys a single sound rather than a precise rhythm. Particularly it is true within the string groups, and particularly clear when dealing with new music. However, in older publications, the conventional tremolo notation often omits ties, spe...
- 16 Sep 2023, 20:07
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: On the use of tablets and BT page turners
- Replies: 20
- Views: 460
Re: On the use of tablets and BT page turners
Exactly so. You just duplicate and instert one page if you want to get it back.
- 04 Sep 2023, 16:04
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: Beethoven Brainteaser 3
- Replies: 19
- Views: 916
Re: Beethoven Brainteaser 3
Diabelli Variations are one of the most contemporary pieces ever written for the piano. In a recent chat with the Finnish pianist Joonas Ahonen, who played Diabelli together with some Boulez, Ligeti and Stockhausen, he agreed completely. In my opinion I would say that the clef is not missing, and th...
- 31 Aug 2023, 17:31
- Forum: Type and Font Design
- Topic: I need a flat symbol!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 471
Re: I need a flat symbol!
Take small cap "b" from the font and try to tweak it.
- 31 Aug 2023, 17:28
- Forum: Problems and Solutions (Help)
- Topic: "only" forte?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 167
Re: "only" forte?
Musical dynamics can be kinda tricky, because the concept is inherently fluid and multifaceted (register, textures, motion, harmony, doubling, spacing, and of course - style). Not really sure what kind of music it is, but more info would definitely help us. If it is only "notational term",...
- 31 Aug 2023, 13:04
- Forum: Type and Font Design
- Topic: I need a flat symbol!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 471
Re: I need a flat symbol!
I think you need to design it... 
Use FontForge. And let us show what you can!

Use FontForge. And let us show what you can!
- 30 Aug 2023, 12:29
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: unison wih different value noteheads, question
- Replies: 20
- Views: 522
- 30 Aug 2023, 12:28
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: DaFalla piece
- Replies: 6
- Views: 169
Re: DaFalla piece
I would put it, since the bass part is played by one person, and with one hand.
- 26 Aug 2023, 19:08
- Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
- Topic: PPP
- Replies: 16
- Views: 507
Re: PPP
From https://homes.luddy.indiana.edu/donbyrd/CMNExtremes.htm Rastall (1982) contains a fairly extensive discussion of early uses of dynamic markings. In the items below, no distinction is made between words and their abbreviations, e.g., between f and forte. Earliest use of any dynamic marking: Vinc...