Looking at the score it occurs to me that the 'mark' is only in strings- as seen anyway. That may be significant.
But in the example it is also only on the last of two tied notes. Or does it appear in any different situation? Could it be an indication to 'staccato' the last note? i.e. to leave a miniscule gap between the note marked and the next one- play as semiq,semiqrest. Hard to explain, but that's what my gut tells me! OK, so maybe I have need of stomach powder! Cheers - and all the best for 2007- to everyone! K in OZ Keith Helgesen. Director of Music, Canberra City Band. Ph: (02) 62910787. Mob 0417-042171 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kim Patrick Clow Sent: Sunday, 31 December 2006 6:29 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Finale] Articulation question http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v601/graupner/unclear_articulations1.jpg I have a question about an articulation mark that's unclear to me. The instruments you see listed are from top to bottom 1st Trumpet 2nd Trumpet 1st Horn 2nd Horn Timpani VIolin 1 Violin 2 Viola Basso The symbol that's above the first violin that looks like a double dagger mark (for a lack of a better word) has me befuddled. Can anyone offer suggestions on how that would be played? The piece is from Darmstadt Germany, around 1740 and is by Christoph Graupner. Thanks much and Happy NewYears to everyone! Kim Patrick Clow -- Kim Patrick Clow "There's really only two types of music: good and bad." ~ Rossini _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
