the 1st and second vlns in the preceeding measure are in quasi-unison. The
ottave bassa would, I think, just be an indication to continue that. If
that's the case there's probably a good reason it was written that way
rather than at actual pitch- perhaps it made for easier reading in 17th C.
(or maybe for a particular violinist)?
just guessing, really----
-Cecil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim Patrick Clow" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 9:57 PM
Subject: [Finale] O.T. Explanation of a manuscript
Hi all:
I have a question about a manuscript source:
http://i39.tinypic.com/2rcn2ip.jpg
This is from a sinfonia by Christoph Graupner and you see
staves are Trumpet 1, 2, Timpani, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Continuo
I'm not exactly sure what the expression under the first violin means
"ottava bassa" or ottava basso." Or how this would impact performance.
This is the first time I've encountered this phrase in Graupner's music.
Thanks
Kim
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