At 2:47 PM +0100 11/19/07, dc wrote:
I have several disagreements with other editors on cautionary
accidentals and would be interested in other opinions.
What cautionary accidentals would seem appropriate in the alto part,
m.5, of this piece, bearing in mind that it is for three (solo)
voices (1610, if that makes any difference):
http://www.philomela.net/ex/deus.jpg
1) fa natural
2) e natural
3) both
4) none
Thanks,
Dennis
Two different questions requiring, in my opinion, two different
answers. And bearing in mind that in 1610 this would have been
printed or copied without barlines, and would not appear in score
format.
The question about F is an eye question. I would definitely use a
natural to cancel the previous F#, but I would use a normal natural
and not a cautionary natural. No bar lines, no automatic
cancellation of the F#.
The question about E, however, is an ear question, whether the alto
would feel obligated to lower the E to Eb because of the Eb in the
bass 2 beats earlier. I don't think an experienced singer would do
so, but for the benefit of a less experienced singer I might use a
cautionary natural on the E.
1610 makes me think Monteverdi, but I don't recognize it.
John
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