Re: Relative mode

[David Raleigh Arnold]

On Wednesday 22 October 2003 03:11 pm, Rune Zedeler wrote:
> I have an alternative suggestion for a relative mode.
> What do you think?

I think it would be better to be able to leave and reenter
relative pitch with a colon:

a:,, b c d e   a:,, b c d e

The colon would anchor the note in the designated octave and then 
relative pitch (to it) would resume on the next note.  This could be 
especially useful in copying measures for example.  It's really strange 
when two measures that are actually identical don't look identical.

1. It would make the file easier to read *and maintain* instead of more 
difficult.

2. It requires less typing.

3. It does not require a different mode, it just would make relative 
mode a whole lot more more useful.

4. It is easy to understand, and it would be easier for beginners to 
get used to relative mode with the occasional anchor note helping to 
reduce the number of mistakes.

daveA

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