Uh, as a pianist I would say that you have a number of problems withHmm. You didn't have time for me before -- funny how you found the time to reply. But I wanted a dialogue, so ---
that statement:
I'm a pianist too. Yes it makes sense to me. I can sight read most of it. My ability in that is *not* at hand (neither is yours, neither are pianists in the trenches). Does it make sense to the average third or fourth year student who has the dexterity for these things when it gets into b-sharp minor vanity? Not immediately. There is *definitely an issue* here. It might actually scan better if the keys were simplified, but it *might not*. There's nothing to lose by *trying* it. I'm thinking things like ... well the younger the student, the more likely you have of cultivating a genuine interest, so an edition that can grab the midrange set who might be selective as to what they attempt due to it's gobbledygookiness might go for an edition like that.
I remember when I was 8 or 9 I was choosing a repertoire with this in mind, wondering whether to include a Chopin Polonaise (Op 26 Nr 1) or Sibelius's "Romance" (Op 24 Nr 9). Both would give flashy moments in my repertoire, but I did have to consider what I'd have time to learn. The Sibelius won out easily, simply because of the ease of reading --- nowadays I look at these same tattered scores and what's the chief difference? The *layout* (they're both Schirmers) -- the Sibelius is *far* easier to simply comprehend on first sight. And I admire the great economy that's in the Sibelius piece -- flashy but technically *simple*. I've since found that in *some* of the Polonaises (not all) but I don't think it leaps out from the page.
It's *NOT* a case of "I can't sight read it so I'll change it." I'm not *that* vain. Chopin was. What would Chopin be like without the vanity?
Any traditionalist doesn't like it because it's not Chopin's spellings, well, fine. I disagree with those people, and I agree that I disagree. (That's what we've traditionally had editors for).
David Bailey kindly asked whether I needed:
1) an arranging advisor;No.
2) a finale-guru to answer questions on using the program;No.
3) a professional engraver to assist you in producing professional-quality output;Yes. Point me in the right direction. Get me thinking about how to have my own engraving tricks. Show me how your prioritise your decisions. Several people have already helped immensely, thanks a million -- you know who you are. 24 hours have made a *huge difference*. (Several people have also made bitchy comments that were uncalled for -- and you know who *you* are as well -- thanks for showing me who to take seriously here).
Let me show you what I've done, on a one to one basis -- tell me what you think. Then we'll have a dialogue for a few emails and then it'll be over unless we maintain interest.
I've seen archives of this list but I'm more interested in these questions outside of the "how do you get Finale to do it" question and that seems to be the focus here. .
4) a good-time buddy to say "Hey, that looks cool!"Absolutely NOT. All I have to do is to show *any* Finale work to anyone who wishes they lived in the 1800's and I got that part.
5) a self-publisher to show you how to market your editions;Would be very nice, but it's a tall order. Not exactly ready for it yet.
6) a professional engraver to help you get professional engraving work;In the sense of getting the neurons firing that will help me build a dynamite portfolio, one of contention, yes. In the sense that if you're in NYC and you can help me with an entry point, yes. It's a sort of "toss me what you don't have time to do." I'm led to believe the entry point is the right place at the right time with the right customer who heard the right word of mouth. But if I engage in dialogues, you'll see my thought processes and be able to better recommend me for whatever offer that you're passing along.
Perhaps refining your request might generate some more concrete suggestions or offers.This is part of what I need help with. I'm not so good at the refinement process.. Thanks a million for that list because it's helped immensely.
We usually just ask and somebody usually just answers. We are economic inNot since I've been lurking. Oh and I don't know if you've heard -- the economy is falling apart. :-) xoxoxox
our use of pixels and if we brag, we usually keep it confined to a clause of one sentence.
Keef.
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