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Re: [PATCH] Doc: Further Reading for contemporary music
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Joseph Wakeling |
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Re: [PATCH] Doc: Further Reading for contemporary music |
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Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:04:49 +0200 |
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Graham Percival wrote:
> In the case of Arabic music, I think part of the argument (in
> favor) was that the notation isn't standard, but the author(s) did
> the best they could, and people interested in seeing the
> inconsistencies can progress to X, Y, and Z. It's also only one
> page... I could see a section on contemporary music easily
> becoming a monster. Especially if it includes scores.
>
> I guess I just don't have any firm feelings on this at the moment.
I think the same arguments apply, to an extent, with contemporary music.
We just have to be careful about limiting the list to essentials
(especially if we include scores) -- that is, 'mainstream' references
and scores rather than 'here's another notation that one or two
composers are working with'. I will certainly not let MY list run away.
I remember years ago there used to be a website listing the conclusions
of the 1974 Ghent conference on music notation, but I can't find it any
more. Does anyone have any memories/info?
Best wishes,
-- Joe