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by RMK
31 Aug 2025, 19:56
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Dynamics - neither loud nor soft
Replies: 11
Views: 2154

Re: Dynamics - neither loud nor soft

I think you are confusing me with John Ruggero - all your quotes are mine, It would be interesting to experiment with mf, mp and your in-between dynamic (using actual musicians in a concert hall) to see if one could actually differentiate the "mezzo" dynamic as distinct from the other two....
by RMK
31 Aug 2025, 13:49
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Dynamics - neither loud nor soft
Replies: 11
Views: 2154

Re: Dynamics - neither loud nor soft

John, can you describe a "neutral dynamic"? I don't think I need to remind you that dynamics are relative - what is loud in a 300 seat auditorium could be inaudible in a 12,000 seat arena. If the OP is looking for a setting for a mock-up, that's all well and good, but if s/he is dealing wi...
by RMK
31 Aug 2025, 12:48
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Dynamics - neither loud nor soft
Replies: 11
Views: 2154

Re: Dynamics - neither loud nor soft

mf is indeed what you are looking for. If you don't like the Dorico setting, change it.
by RMK
20 Aug 2025, 14:53
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: 6/8 Tuplet question
Replies: 15
Views: 20189

Re: 6/8 Tuplet question

I think it's also dependent upon the tempo.

For a fast tempo (conducted in 2) I prefer C. In a slow tempo (conducted in 6) B or D might be better.

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BTW, is finaleforum.com officially dead?
by RMK
12 Aug 2025, 18:36
Forum: Problems and Solutions (Help)
Topic: centered beam or not?
Replies: 3
Views: 16946

Re: centered beam or not?

Why use cross-staffing at all? Wouldn't it be clearer to keep the E (and the F in the second example) in the lower staff? If you want those notes to be played by the right hand you could mark it as such, although in my experience pianists will do what is more natural for them regardless of what is n...
by RMK
06 Aug 2025, 23:02
Forum: News - Questions - Suggestions
Topic: benwiggy and OCTO met in London
Replies: 2
Views: 32274

Re: benwiggy and OCTO met in London

Always nice to put a face to the name!
by RMK
06 Aug 2025, 14:54
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: NUME a New Understanding of Musical Expression
Replies: 26
Views: 54961

Re: NUME a New Understanding of Musical Expression

It's my guess that mrmike25 is a tech bro with limited knowledge of music beyond three-chord pop songs. He certainly does not understand how accomplished musicians read music or even the basics of music theory. I doubt he has seen (or heard) a five part Bach fugue or a Mozart symphony. I'm sure he h...
by RMK
05 Aug 2025, 20:01
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: NUME a New Understanding of Musical Expression
Replies: 26
Views: 54961

Re: NUME a New Understanding of Musical Expression

And RMK, notating a hemiola would be simply notating with beats and holds or half beats and holds. No problem. I'm afraid you do not understand that a hemiola represents a tension between the prevailing tempo and the notated rhythm. (See R. Schumann Symphony No.3 or Tchaikovsky's Dance of the Snowf...
by RMK
05 Aug 2025, 19:23
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: NUME a New Understanding of Musical Expression
Replies: 26
Views: 54961

Re: NUME a New Understanding of Musical Expression

How would you notate a hemiola?
by RMK
05 Aug 2025, 17:05
Forum: Type and Font Design
Topic: NUME a New Understanding of Musical Expression
Replies: 26
Views: 54961

Re: NUME a New Understanding of Musical Expression

OK

Now notate the first page of Brahms' Symphony No.1.