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Old 08-17-2019, 12:48 PM   #201
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Originally Posted by chip mcdonald View Post
Notation .. are playback systems for music.
that is said from the biased perspective of a player. currently, the player enjoys prominence. that was not always the case. the composer used to be far more important. the composer would write (and sometimes play while writing) and dictate to the players what they should play, verbally or in written notation. The players were considered tools, instruments, for the composer to direct. In the earliest era, these players were vocalists, later the players used instruments. either way, they were told what to play- not to think for themselves. that is a more accurate description of what notation actually is used for, regarding new works.

the player's opinion is also the loudest opinion today. because there are more players than composers (conductors). hence the peanut gallery's "meh, just play."
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