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Slurs direction in vocal music
Posted: 29 Jan 2017, 05:47
by OCTO
I face problems with slurs that, by default placed under music, collide with lyrics (as in with low notes in Alto).
Do you think it is OK to place slurs ABOVE (not default) to minimize clutter and collisions with lyrics?
Re: Slurs direction in vocal music
Posted: 29 Jan 2017, 07:54
by David Ward
Yes. In vocal music usually place the slurs above. In general only lyrics and things related to lyrics go below, but there can be some flexibility.
Re: Slurs direction in vocal music
Posted: 29 Jan 2017, 08:46
by OCTO
Thank you David.
Re: Slurs direction in vocal music
Posted: 29 Jan 2017, 12:23
by Christof Schardt
OCTO wrote: ↑29 Jan 2017, 05:47
I face problems with slurs that, by default placed under music, collide with lyrics (as in with low notes in Alto).
Do you think it is OK to place slurs ABOVE (not default) to minimize clutter and collisions with lyrics?
Yes, as an exception it is helpful and ok to place slurs above to avoid collisions.
But I would not recommend this as a general rule ("slurs always above in case of a lyrics staff").