I have always written drum parts like Chuck described: hands up, feet down. The majority of written-out drum parts in the Los Angeles commercial and studio music scene follow this convention.
That's not to say that there are some exceptions. Darcy makes a good argument for "cymbals up, drums down". However, it seems to me that from an ergonomic standpoint, it makes more sense to separate layers based on body limbs, much like a keyboard part with both hands in the same staff would be written. I will be working with LA area drummer Bernie Dresel today, so I'll ask him his opinion. I'm sure he's seen it all. -Brian Williams _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
