An Exception There’s at least one common exception to the need for the note values to line up with the beat structure: a simple syncopation can cross over a beat, … Continue reading “Behind the Notation: Beat Clarity – 2”
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Behind the Notation: Musical Spelling for Composers – closing
Previous page: Think Local, Then Regional. Then Maybe Global. Other Handy Tips Short on time? Need to scan your score FAST for possible spelling problems? Check for mixed accidentals! Flats … Continue reading “Behind the Notation: Musical Spelling for Composers – closing”
Behind the Notation: Musical Spelling for Composers – 4
Previous Page: Double Sharps, C-flats, and Other Strange But Necessary Beasts 4. Think Local, Then Regional. Then Maybe Global. You can ignore some of the guidelines we’ve observed so far … Continue reading “Behind the Notation: Musical Spelling for Composers – 4”
Behind the Notation: Musical Spelling for Composers – 3
Previous page: Don’t Augment Your Troubles or Diminish Your Chances 3. Double Sharps, C-flats, and Other Strange But Necessary Beasts If You’re a Sharp or a Flat, You’re Better Off … Continue reading “Behind the Notation: Musical Spelling for Composers – 3”
Behind the Notation: Musical Spelling for Composers – 2
Previous page 2. Don’t Augment Your Troubles or Diminish Your Chances Here is a fun little Compendium of Nasty Augmented and Diminished Intervals. View at your own risk. Some Exceptions: … Continue reading “Behind the Notation: Musical Spelling for Composers – 2”