Re: Hairpins

[Phil Holmes]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Kastrup" <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: Hairpins


> "Phil Holmes" <address@hidden> writes:
>
> > Apart from using parallel spacer rests, is there any way to make a
> > hairpin only one note long?
>
> You don't mean \accent?


Definitely not.  As has been said, it's common in vocal music to "hairpin 
down" over a single note, especially a long note.  "Hairpin up" is also 
used, but somewhat less common.  It's a shame that a standard piece of 
musical notation is not supported.  See also sustain on/off on a single 
note.

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Phil Holmes