I read standard notation and would like to better understand how to read ABC. I've figured out the pitches, octaves, etc. and understand the default pulse, but what does a number standing alone at the beginning of a measure? Also, how are rests represented?
Thanks, Dave
Rhythm in ABC notation
Rhythm in ABC notation
I read standard notation and would like to better understand how to read ABC. I've figured out the pitches, octaves, etc. and understand the default pulse, but what does a number standing alone at the beginning of a measure? Also, how are rests represented?
Thanks, Dave
# Posted on June 30th 2008 by musicstudent
Re: Rhythm in ABC notation
Rests are indicated with a z: z=eighth rest, z2=quarter note, z3=dotted quarter, z4=half note etc.
Can't think why there'd be a number at the beginning of a measure except to indicate a first ending and a second ending to a part.
You could try copy/pasting abc into the free tune-a-tron at concertina.net, at the click of a button it converts it to standard sheet music:
http://www.concertina.net/tunes_convert.html
# Posted on June 30th 2008 by fidkid
Re: Rhythm in ABC notation
Almost anything about abc through the following links:
http://www.thesession.org/links/display.php/6
# Posted on June 30th 2008 by Henk Bos