[JWplugins] Multi-meter scores

[Vaughan Schlepp]

P.S. There have been quite a few ‘classical’ composers whose music has, in essence, multiple time signatures in different parts but which are nevertheless notated in only one time signature. It’s perfectly easy to read a waltz rhythm in 4/4 time or cut time in ¾. There may be times when it’s a lot easier to notate a section in a single time signature and phrase over the barlines.

On 13 Mar 2014, at 10:59, Vaughan Schlepp <vaughanschlepp at mac.com> wrote:

> The trouble with that is that it doesn’t [easily] permit the use of notes longer than ⅛. Jari’s method (the old-fashioned one!), or any one af a number of variations on it would be the best. Find a common denominator and enter the other barlines graphically. It’s certainly handy that you can treat score and parts separately. A variation on your approach would be possible if you take into account the common denominator and the longest note values you need. Jari has a plugin which not only hides barlines but also removes the extra space around them. In any case, you’ll need frequent rehearsal letters: consistent measure numbering won’t be possible!
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> Vaughan
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> On 12 Mar 2014, at 18:47, Klaus Smedegaard Bjerre <yorkmasterbbb at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> It was worth asking. Thanks!
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>> What about writing the score in 1/8 and then hiding the barlines according to the rhythm of each subsection of the ensemble? Would It be possible to beam and space for optimal readability?
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>> Klaus
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