So before making a final decision on changing a rhythmic grouping, be sure to check with the composer/arranger as to the purpose of the notational indication.
It was pretty clear from the context -- at least to me -- that Giz's original question involved a jazz transcription. At least, that was the underlying assumption behind what Chris and I said.
Darcy is right -- it was a jazz transcription, and I was taking the liberty of correcting notes & rhythmic notation -- the original assignment was for me to transcribe the chords for the solo. My editorial weight carries as much importance as anyone's in this case.
CBJ Smith wrote:
but since there is no reason to write a tied note stacatto, your example should be notated
dotted quarter -- eighth -- eighth rest -- dotted quarter
This was indeed how I had changed the dotted quarter -- quarter -- dotted quarter rhythm.
Thanks for all the input, guys -- I enjoyed reading all the replies. How formalized is the rule of 4 & 6? Or is it informal? I gather that in certain contexts it might not be applicable. I understand that in a situation which may involve a repetition of a certain rhythm, you might well wish to notate it as dotted quarter -- quarter -- dotted quarter to emphasize the repetition, and to ultimately make it easier to read extended passages using that rhythm.
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