Re: When right hand notes spill over to the bass clef?

[James Bailey]

On Dec 25, 2010, at 12:32 AM, Disc Magnet wrote:

> I have a 4/4 bar containing the following notes with left hand and right hand.
> 
> Left hand = f1 (The f key to the left of middle C, i.e. the second
> line in bass clef. Occupies the whole bar.)
> Right hand = d4 c a b (The D key to the right of middle C, middle C, A
> to the left of middle C, B to the left of middle C. Each note occupies
> one beat.)
> 
> Now, one would see that "a b" of right hand would intrude into the
> bass clef. But in the bass clef f1 is already occupying the whole bar.
> What is the right way to represent notes like these?

If it is just these two notes, ledger lines would be appropriate. If the 
section extending into the bass register goes much lower or exists for a longer 
period of time, either changing clefs, or moving the notes into the left hand 
staff would be appropriate.

\version "2.12.3"
\new PianoStaff <<
\new Staff = RH \relative c' {
 d4 c a b c d f e \break
 d c \clef bass a b g f d e \break
 \change Staff = LH \voiceOne
 d'4 c a b g f c d
}

\new Staff = LH \relative c {
 \clef bass
 f1 e \break
 f1 c \break
 f1 \voiceTwo e2 a,
}
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