Thanks, everyone.
Much appreciated!
Linda Worsley
On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 7:36 AM, Florence + Michael <launay-c...@gmx.net>wrote:
> Yes: only use rests when absolutely necessary for clarity, or when the
> music is in strict counterpoint. Here's what Elaine Gould writes in her
> comprehensive guide to music notation, "Behind Bars", in the section on
> part writing for keyboard instruments:
>
> "Keyboard writing can move from a single line to any number of parts as
> required from beat to beat." (p. 310)
>
> "To keep the stave as uncluttered as possible, use rests sparingly for
> additional parts: when both hands are already playing, the pianist does not
> want to read extra rests, except to clarify the placing of additional parts
> that have independent rhythm." (p. 311-312)
>
> Michael
>
>
> On 14 Jun 2012, at 11:25, Andrew Moschou wrote:
>
> > Actually, no. Piano music can start/stop parts ("layers") on a beat by
> beat
> > basis. This is preferable in non-contrapuntal contexts and is usually
> > perfectly clear.
> >
> >
> >
> > On 14 June 2012 17:51, SN jef chippewa <shirl...@newmusicnotation.com
> >wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> needs rests
> >>
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