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by GaiusRomanus
Fri May 01, 2020 4:19 am
Forum: Music Related
Topic: Staccato/Staccatissimo markings in the age of Bach
Replies: 5
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Staccato/Staccatissimo markings in the age of Bach

I am transcribing a church cantata manuscript by Christoph Graupner (a contemporary of Bach). I noticed that Graupner frequently and consistently used what appear to be staccatissimo marks. I found it odd that there were no regular staccato dots anywhere to contrast with this. I did some research on...
by GaiusRomanus
Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:47 pm
Forum: Music Related
Topic: Baroque Instrumentation/Notation involving Transposing Instruments?
Replies: 5
Views: 14644

Re: Baroque Instrumentation/Notation involving Transposing Instruments?

Thank you for your responses! I understand what's happening now. I have done some more digging into this and your info seems to be correct. One more thing: which keyed instrument should I use for the score? Like should I stick with D-Major trumpet/horn for the whole thing, and if not, how do I know ...
by GaiusRomanus
Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:43 am
Forum: Music Related
Topic: Baroque Instrumentation/Notation involving Transposing Instruments?
Replies: 5
Views: 14644

Baroque Instrumentation/Notation involving Transposing Instruments?

Hello, I have recently used MuseScore to create transcriptions of Baroque-era pieces. So far I have uploaded works which were more or less simple (solo line and continuo). After searching IMSLP's archives I have come across a somewhat more complex piece which I am interested in transcribing. IMSLP l...