Klarinet Archive - Posting 000243.txt from 2008/11

From: "Michael" <michael@-----.us>
Subj: Re: [kl] Organizing your music library.
Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:03:24 -0500


Roger Hewitt wrote:
> An interesting system I have experience of uses a set of categories (A is
> Overtures, B selections, C waltzes, D suites, E Marches, ...) and then
> numbering within that (initially alphabetically, but then chronologically by
> when bought!). This system automatically gives a location since the music is
> stored in the alpha-numeric order, but sometimes is it a B-selection or
> E-marches for a selection of marches? And the miscellaneous section tends to
> get a bit full, if you don't categorize strongly. The advantage is that if
> you want an overture to start a concert, they are all together to browse for
> inspiration.

If you go that route it is very helpful to use a different color file folder
for each category type. Then if someone goes to file something the color of
folders in the drawer will provide a large hint if you're in the right or
wrong cabinet.

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Michael Rasmussen
http://www.jamhome.us/
Be Appropriate && Follow Your Curiosity

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