Bryan Creer, then Phil Taylor, wrote:
>>This and the example imply that the instrument being played is relevant.
>>Wouldn't it be best to exclude instrument specific notation from abc?
>>It could get very messy if you don't.
>>
>That's a purist approach. While it would be nice to have a notation
system
> [...and goes on to make a good point...]
Oh, did Bryan mean that statement seriously? Hmm... I thought
there was a hint of sarcasm there, just as I've taken this entire
thread as an indirect demonstration that the saying "abc is for the music
alone*" (_whatever_ that may mean), is a worthy rule of thumb for overall
design, but an unreliable guide for individual decisions.
Cheers,
John Walsh
* Misquoted, I'm sure---sorry, I've forgotten the exact wording.
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