Re: Notation convention: dotted notes, duplet or else?

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On May 31, 2011, at 11:17 AM, Xavier Scheuer wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I have a question not about LilyPond itself but about notational
> conventions (rules).  Maybe you know better or I know some have great
> references such as Ted Ross or Gardner Read.
> 
> In 3/4 times, what would be the recommended notation of the following
> rhythm?
> 
>  \time 3/4
>  % proposal 1: dotted notes
>  c4. c4. |

I would never do this unless there was a longer section of hemiolas.

>  % proposal 2: tied notes
>  c4~ c8 c8~ c4 |

Lots of info.

>  % proposal 3: duplet
>  \times 3/2 { c4 c4 } |

Ditto - only in the case of hemiolas.

>  % proposal 4: mix (not "symmetric")
>  c4. c8~ c4 |
> 

This is what I do if there's only one measure.

Cheers,
MS