Yes: only use rests when absolutely necessary for clarity, or when the music is
in strict counterpoint. Here's what Elaine Gould writes in her comprehensive
guide to music notation, "Behind Bars", in the section on part writing for
keyboard instruments:
"Keyboard writing can move from a single line to any number of parts as
required from beat to beat." (p. 310)
"To keep the stave as uncluttered as possible, use rests sparingly for
additional parts: when both hands are already playing, the pianist does not
want to read extra rests, except to clarify the placing of additional parts
that have independent rhythm." (p. 311-312)
Michael
On 14 Jun 2012, at 11:25, Andrew Moschou wrote:
> Actually, no. Piano music can start/stop parts ("layers") on a beat by beat
> basis. This is preferable in non-contrapuntal contexts and is usually
> perfectly clear.
>
>
>
> On 14 June 2012 17:51, SN jef chippewa <[email protected]>wrote:
>
>>
>> needs rests
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