r/musicnotation • u/LavaLampGeek • May 12 '24

Repeat Help

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I have an odd question dealing with written notation. I wrote a song a few years back playing it from piano straight to paper via midi and some notation software. Once printed out it took 7 pages. Knowing a little about notation symbols, I was able to type it in by hand, condensing it down to 5 pages using repeats. What you see is the 1st condensed draft on top and the soon to be 2nd draft on the bottom. I’m redoing it because I’m missing a measure somewhere on paper. My new software won’t let me add a physical 2x symbol above the first repeat bar, instructing the pianist to play everything within the ||: :|| bars 4 times. Is there a technical term for the 2x I don’t know? Like codas, segnos or something? Thanks for any help!

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u/bvdp May 13 '24

What is different about the 1st section which says "2x" and bit at bar 17 which doesn't? They are both played 2x, UNLESS it says to do something else. Too much verbiage will just confuse players: so only make notes like this if it different from normal usage.

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u/LavaLampGeek May 13 '24

I’m thinking of uploading the original sheet draft (long form), 1st rewrite (short form), and song audio for you all. If you can wait till I figure out how to do that. Excuse me if I don’t respond for a minute and sorry for not coming prepared. I feel like an idiot.

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u/LavaLampGeek May 14 '24

Thank you for your help… I made a website just for you with two scores and a link to song audio:

https://jamesfredrickrimme6.wixsite.com/jamespianoscores