Re: Question for Jenn

In article <MP-dnbndZ_ZFLbDXnZ2dnUVZ8sadnZ2d@xxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Adrian Legg <clickcontactus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Jenn,

I wonder if you could tell me what the triangle symbol in a conductor's score
stands for? Is it a strict 3/4 or something?

Ta,
Adrian

Howdy,

There are two main uses:
1. Some conductors use it in a work or movement that contains meter
changes, to indicate 3/x. A square would indicate 4, etc.
2. When there are complex percussion parts (for example, a four line
percussion score that covers 10 instruments), the triangle part may be
marked with a little triangle.

Note that both of these uses are almost always added by the conductor
"studying" the score, as a kind of crutch.

There is also a note head shape that is a triangle, sometimes used in
very avant-garde music, or as a substitute for old "shaped note"
notation. Neither is often seen.

Hope this helps!

Any plans to come to California in the near future?

Best wishes...
.

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