>What is, in harp notation, the "correct" notation symbol to use for stopping >the sound from the harp. >The sources I have differ: Some say it looks like a perfect circle with a >cross (where the lines of the cross extend somewhat beyond the circle). >Others say it should be the same as the "coda" sign.
I remember reading [*] that the perfectly circular symbol is more correct, but the coda sign is an acceptable alternative if a true circle isn't available. I would say the distinction is only typographic -- in the same category as using a regular asterisk to end a piano pedal, or an ordinary bold italic "mp" for a dynamic mark. It will be preferred to use the symbol tailored more specifically for the task, but the alternative isn't wrong per se. In a stylized music font, the symbol might not look exactly like either, but it would still be some sort of circle with a cross through it. Likewise for handwritten. mdl [*] I think that was in a guideline for engraving handbell music, from about ten years ago. _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
