Re: Beam positions and time signature spacing

[Kieren MacMillan]

Phil:

> [if] you don't use slurs to indicate melisma, how do you indicate it - 
> especially with crochets, minims and semi-breves?

Lyric extenders are necessary and (to some eyes) sufficient.

Slurs are simply “suspenders and a belt”… and I happen to be one of those who 
vigorously ensure that my pants stay up.  =)

Cheers,
Kieren.