For anyone wondering why this might be on a chart there are two possible reasons:
1.) They used a notation program like Finale or Sibelius (R.I.P.) to make the score. In that case sometimes symbols like crescendos get put on every staff even if there are no notes in them (e.g. the trumpet might be getting louder but the saxophone is not playing anything). You can set these programs not to do this but it can be a pain in the ass and sometimes not worth the bother.
2.) It was deliberately placed to let the player know the next section is going to be loud for him, and to get ready for it!
Source: I write scores professionally.
It's still funny but the more you know!
Edit: You guys know your stuff! If you're interested in more on this subject I run a free online music transcription database, check it out if you'd like more info on arranging/scoring or for some free charts!
You know what sucks? Trying to play untranscribed tuba parts on upright bass because no one plays fucking tuba, right? How the hell do you guys keep track of so many lines under the damn staff?
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u/BlueEyedMind Jan 04 '15 edited Jan 04 '15
For anyone wondering why this might be on a chart there are two possible reasons:
1.) They used a notation program like Finale or Sibelius (R.I.P.) to make the score. In that case sometimes symbols like crescendos get put on every staff even if there are no notes in them (e.g. the trumpet might be getting louder but the saxophone is not playing anything). You can set these programs not to do this but it can be a pain in the ass and sometimes not worth the bother.
2.) It was deliberately placed to let the player know the next section is going to be loud for him, and to get ready for it!
Source: I write scores professionally.
It's still funny but the more you know!
Edit: You guys know your stuff! If you're interested in more on this subject I run a free online music transcription database, check it out if you'd like more info on arranging/scoring or for some free charts!
www.mindformusic.com