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  • in reply to: Strophic songs #42067
    Kathleen
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    Sorry Annie!

    I was not alerted that there was a follow-up message!

    I think the measure numbers would suffice for the beginning of the verse. I don't think a TN is necessary.

    Kathleen

    in reply to: Triplet Doubling with Appoggiaturas #42066
    Kathleen
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    This is a tricky one, as it's not specifically covered in the Code.

    However tempting it may be, I don't think I would double the triplets in this case, even though the appoggiaturas are outside the rhythmic content of the measure. Since we put the triplet indicator after the appoggiatura I would argue that it would be more confusing than helpful to have it doubled and then interrupted by the grace notes.

    Another argument for not doubling the triplet is that we cannot double intervals or nuances if the appoggiaturas are not affected in the same manner. I say the same goes for the triplet doubling.

    Kathleen

    in reply to: Pagination #41714
    Kathleen
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    Yes, I use formats literary pagination for method books like this. But music pagination can work as well.

    It is not unheard of to use literary pagination for preliminary pages, if there is a great deal of prelim material. But I usually use the same style for the whole book. It gets tricky if there is a lot of text interspersed with full musical works (anthologies and similar volumes) but method books are usually good with just one style.

    Clear as mud, right?

     

    in reply to: Handbook for Braille Music Transcribers #40927
    Kathleen
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    Hi Julie,

    Many of the concepts in it are indeed still valid. It expands upon the Braille Code with additional examples that did not get covered in the Code. Granted, it is in EBAE and adheres to the 1997 code and not the 2015, so there are some things that are outdated. But I still use it. If you chose to use it, just be sure to double check the 2015 code to see if there are any contradictions.

    I have it on my list to update the Handbook. (In all of my free time...)

    Kathleen

     

    in reply to: underlined letter in lyrics #40907
    Kathleen
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    Hi Lindy,

    So sorry to have taken months - I was never notified about this question!

    You are correct, though! The underline shows that the syllables are elided. We enclose the syllables in quotation marks. Then we add dots 12 after the note on which you sing those two syllables.

     

    in reply to: Strophic songs #40906
    Kathleen
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    If I am transcribing repeats in full and going back to previous pages, I usually use the page turn indicators with the appropriate page numbers in the music line. It's tough to give an example without a print reference, but let's say you've Brailled to page 10 where the repeat is shown in print and you need to go back to page 7. I will leave the page numbering at the top to show we've gotten to page 10, but I will show dots 2, 52 and the number 7 to indicate the music is returning to page 7. Then I'll show the page turns and numbers as they come in the music line and change the top page number only when we get to page 11.

    Does that make any sense?!

    As for introductions, you'll need to show the measures of rest the singer has to count, even if they aren't singing, so they will know exactly where and when to come in. A TN shouldn't be needed.

    All the best!

    Kathleen

     

    in reply to: Slur with no notes #40853
    Kathleen
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    Those are ties, not slurs, indicating to just continue holding the notes until the end of the passage. You should restate the printed chord where it is implied. Section 10.3 MBC2015 talks about ties to implied notes.

    Hope that helps!

     

     

    in reply to: Hyphen in string fingering #40682
    Kathleen
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    According to my cellist colleagues, these are shifts (they all say it's unusual notation, but I've seen it a lot in early cello and violin music).

    The fingerings in parentheses below the music are advanced alternate fingering. You'll have to do in-accords for these. Include a TN about that, and then you can also omit the parentheses, including that info in the TN.

    The x with the 4 is an extension. The finger stretches a whole step instead of a half step. I've always put the X as a word-sign expression before the note and then include the usual 4th finger after the note. Also include this info in a TN.

    hope that helps!

    Kathleen

    in reply to: Hyphen in string fingering #40671
    Kathleen
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    In cases like these, I alway consult a string player, since I am not one! If you'd like to send me a pdf of the examples, I can run them by my colleagues and get some answers for you!

    Kathleen

    in reply to: Drum Stroke Count Above Single Note #40647
    Kathleen
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    Good morning,

    (Please forgive the tardiness of this response. I just was informed there was a message here and the system did not notify me.)

    We normally put the number as a word-sign expression before the note. See the attached word doc for the simbraille!

     

    All the best,

    Kathleen

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    in reply to: Long word signs in solo format #40630
    Kathleen
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    It goes directly in the music line, not above. If it’s very lengthy you can use a music asterisk and put it in a footnote at the bottom of the Braille page. But because single-line format doesn’t use parallels, you can’t move the expression above it! A sectional heading can be a centered music heading if it consists of a tempo/character change but otherwise just in line.
    Hope that helps!

    in reply to: Non-musical footnote #40536
    Kathleen
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    I would probably place it at the bottom of the braille page like a music footnote, especially if it's a footnote to the music heading (meter, tempo, key, etc). Even if it is for the title or composer, I think consistency is best in the music format.

    I hope that helps!

    Kathleen

    in reply to: Guitar chords with x-shaped note heads #40428
    Kathleen
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    I'm afraid you do have to braille the shape indicator before each interval. Ugh. Sorry.

    in reply to: half notes denoted with asterisks #40412
    Kathleen
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    Is there a preface to the edition that explains the symbol? I’ve never seen it before -

    if you choose to use a special note head symbol, be sure it’s not one that you’re using anywhere else.
    As far as the tenor clef symbol, I would treat it the same as the treble clef and add it in where you add in the other clefs.

    in reply to: Multiple interval doubling #40052
    Kathleen
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    Hi Martin,

    Good question - While MBC2015 doesn't specify that the start of multiple interval doublings must be started at the same point, I tend to air on the side of clarity and not double a new interval while in the midst of another doubled interval.

    The Introduction to Music Braille Transcription, 2nd edition by DeGarmo, advises that "it is better not to double more than one interval, unless the doubling begins and ends simultaneously for all the intervals..." (pg 360)

    So while there is no rule that says you can't, remember that even the procedure of doubling is not required - we MAY chose to use doubling if it remains clear and is truly helpful. Once you start doubling multiple intervals, the complexity could very quickly outweigh the benefit of the procedure. It's not always about just saving space - it's about making the music easy to memorize and perform/study.

    Hope that helps!

    Kathleen

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