Allen Fisher wrote:
I have a couple of questions related to, and one not-so-related to, this:
1. How often does a dynamic/expression need to be "restated"? I've been telling clients if an instrument rests for two or more measures (i.e. will show a MM rest in the part) to restate the dynamic. Is this good/bad/indifferent?
I guess I'd say good...I can't imagine a context where it would be confusing or contradictory, but I can see several on my desk right now where it's essential.
2. Should there be a "canceling expression" of some sort for tempi, i.e. should a rit---always either be followed with an "a tempo" or a "q=XXX" tempo marking?
Excepting a rit at the end of a piece, for example, I again can't see why not. Then again, "q=xx" seems to me only appropriate for a definite new section, and obviously "a tempo" isn't always right. "Somewhat slower" and the ilk would be ambiguous if they follow a slow-up. I'll think about this a little more ;) ...
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