Klarinet Archive - Posting 000102.txt from 2007/03

From: Roger Hewitt <rogerclarinet@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] clarinet choir divisi
Date: Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:14:35 -0500


--- Martin Baxter <martinbaxter@-----.net> wrote:

> "divisi" is really most used in parts (like violin parts) where both
>
> instruments could play both notes.
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No! Divisi always means one note each. If a violin part with more
than one note is not marked then they would double-stop, if it is
marked divisi then they would split up and play one line each. On wind
band parts because double stopping is not possible it is often not
marked divisi as there is no confusion. (btw Horn parts are usually
paired onto one part (don't know why - it just seems to be common
practice until more recent publications.)
Note also that although divisi is not necessarily marked the end of
divisi should always be marked "a2" or "all" or "tutti" (or if required
"1." or "2.", of course)!

Roger H

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