NOTATIO

Hi all

What is this called? (see attached image)

I would call it a "rhythmic equivalent" or "durational equivalent", but i can't find it under these names in notation software manuals.

thanks!
dirck

John Ruggero wrote: ↑31 May 2025, 19:48...

Thank you so much, John!

The second looks best to me too.

I'd bet youre right about simplifying the programming. Many (most?) recently published scores i have seen do the same default as Lilypond, and I'm assuming the majority of them used Finale.

peace!

dirck

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Fred G. Unn wrote: ↑18 Jun 2024, 14:02...

thank you!

Fred G. Unn wrote: ↑18 Jun 2024, 14:52

thanks. that makes sense too.

Thanks, benwiggy.

I wonder if its worth trying to contact publishers?

One would think they'd be posted somewhere

Hi again,

Are publishers' "house style" manuals available anywhere?

I'm most interested in Henle and Barenreiter, but i don't recall ever seeing them from any publisher.

peace!

dirck

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