Hi all. Composer here, still learning the craft of orchestration, and how to properly notate sheet music. Was hoping to get some feedback from some players, so I can understand something.
Sibelius acting weird and handling accidentals improperly not withstanding....
http://www.jeffreyhayat.com/temp/woods.jpg
Obviously, this passage is not playable with every note connected; humans need to breathe. I have been told, however, that the woodwind writing here is problematic - due to breath issues. I asked, "If you are not expecting the players to play all of the notes connected, why is there a need to create space for the players to breathe? Can't the players just.... take a breath when needed?" The response I got was:
Two problems here:
1. It takes up valuable studio time. When they have to stop and ask questions about what you want ........
2. What if they need to breathe at the worst possible time ? Why do you want to take that chance ?
While I do not think point #1 is valid, I am wondering about #2. I have been told in the past - regarding every instrument - that musicians generally know what and how to play. "They'll figure it out" is something that I have heard more than once.
Ultimately, I am wondering if the sheet music is indeed problematic, and if so, what would you musicians rather see? Or is it ok as is?
Thanks in advance.
Sibelius acting weird and handling accidentals improperly not withstanding....
http://www.jeffreyhayat.com/temp/woods.jpg
Obviously, this passage is not playable with every note connected; humans need to breathe. I have been told, however, that the woodwind writing here is problematic - due to breath issues. I asked, "If you are not expecting the players to play all of the notes connected, why is there a need to create space for the players to breathe? Can't the players just.... take a breath when needed?" The response I got was:
Two problems here:
1. It takes up valuable studio time. When they have to stop and ask questions about what you want ........
2. What if they need to breathe at the worst possible time ? Why do you want to take that chance ?
While I do not think point #1 is valid, I am wondering about #2. I have been told in the past - regarding every instrument - that musicians generally know what and how to play. "They'll figure it out" is something that I have heard more than once.
Ultimately, I am wondering if the sheet music is indeed problematic, and if so, what would you musicians rather see? Or is it ok as is?
Thanks in advance.
