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Re: polyphony voices sharing stems? (hymnody feature)
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Thomas Bushnell BSG |
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Re: polyphony voices sharing stems? (hymnody feature) |
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Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:22:54 -0700 |
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Ted Walther <address@hidden> writes:
> Most hymns are sung in four part harmony. Or three part. However, they
> are entered as piano music. because they are almost always accompanied
> by a piano because we moderns don't spend much time memorizing complex
> melodies.
Actually, most hymns are entered as organ music written on two
staves. The bass line is played on the pedals.
Thomas