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by John Ruggero
28 May 2023, 12:08
Forum: Digital Notation Tools
Topic: Dorico 5 released
Replies: 13
Views: 321

Re: Dorico 5 released

Processes can be good for the soul. In any case, I don't need or want a computer to think for me, just allow me to express myself freely and without limitations while sparing me unnecessarily tedious work. I eagerly await a music notation product that can actually do that. So far, not so good. There...
by John Ruggero
28 May 2023, 11:26
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Text layout page 1
Replies: 14
Views: 244

Re: Text layout page 1

Probably just personal taste. The French style often has "Words by..." and "Music by..." and both of are higher up than usual for a composer name and out of the way of the music, but this requires extra space between the title and the start of the music which might have an impact...
by John Ruggero
27 May 2023, 18:38
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Beethoven Brainteaser 2
Replies: 13
Views: 1650

Re: Beethoven Brainteaser 2

I finally offer the following solution to Beethoven Brainteaser 2. In Beethoven's time and a bit beyond, hairpins can mean something different from the standard cresc. and dim. The < hairpin could at times mean a sudden drop in dynamic level and growth in intensity. The > could at times mean a sudde...
by John Ruggero
27 May 2023, 16:49
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Text layout page 1
Replies: 14
Views: 244

Re: Text layout page 1

I prefer the convention that centers the poet's name below the title, sometimes within parentheses.
by John Ruggero
27 May 2023, 13:51
Forum: Digital Notation Tools
Topic: Dorico 5 released
Replies: 13
Views: 321

Re: Dorico 5 released

Eventually, AI will make everyone obsolete, and we can spend our time figuring out what to do with ourselves.
by John Ruggero
27 May 2023, 02:17
Forum: Digital Notation Tools
Topic: Dorico 5 released
Replies: 13
Views: 321

Re: Dorico 5 released

Admittedly, they haven't yet implemented everything you've asked for, John. Anything would surprise me. I anticipate several years before the fingering tool is comprehensive and flexible enough to meet my needs. And it may actually never get there, since very few users need it. And it may be like t...
by John Ruggero
26 May 2023, 02:07
Forum: Digital Notation Tools
Topic: Dorico 5 released
Replies: 13
Views: 321

Re: Dorico 5 released

Your review was excellent, Ben, and Dorico is making great strides. Unfortunately, I am not reading about any improvements on the notation side that would make it possible for me to use the program, but I look forward to exploring Dorico in the new 60 day demo period.
by John Ruggero
26 May 2023, 02:01
Forum: Notation Rules and Standards
Topic: Text layout page 1
Replies: 14
Views: 244

Re: Text layout page 1

The second way that you show it in the OP is the standard way, as described by OCTO and David. Opus numbers often follow the composer name after a comma, or can be centered below the composer name or centered below the title itself. If you include the date of composition instead, it might follow one...
by John Ruggero
24 May 2023, 11:27
Forum: Problems and Solutions (Help)
Topic: Combining a rest
Replies: 15
Views: 370

Re: Combining a rest

You are very wecome. Hector. One other possibility:
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