Re: 6/8 time triplets problem

[Jonathan Kulp]

Chip wrote:
> Jonathan Kulp wrote:
> > Chip wrote:
> > > In 6/8 time, as mentioned in the subject so no inferring necessary, I 
> > > want triplet quarter notes, 3 quarters over 2 counts, per bar. A 
> > > total of 6 quarter notes, triplets, in two bars. What is wrong with 
> > > coding it the way I have it?
> >
> > In 6/8 time if you have three quarters they fit perfectly in the bar 
> > without making them triplets. Just put the quarter notes in there 
> > three to a bar and you're done. If you put three quarters in the space 
> > of two using a triplet, then you still lack one quarter-note value to 
> > fill up the bar.
> >
> > Jon
> You're right. I am notating a handwritten transcription and that is how 
> the arranger wrote out his notes. I should've thought of that, guess the 
> arranger should've as well.
> Thanks,
> Chip

Ah.  The arranger Jedi-mind-tricked you!

Jon
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