Before the Bar

 

Key signatures aren't relevant in the writing of the music using GeN, but can be briefly noted at the beginning of the phrase. For example, a blank measure in C major in common time would be written as follows:

 

CM c: | |

 

Tempos are represented by the syntax d=X , X being the tempo. This goes before the key signature. For example, a blank measure in Db major written at 140 in common time would be written as follows:

 

d=140 DbM c: | |

 

Clefs are only represented when using the multi-bar approach to compose with GeN, which you will learn about later. Treble clefs are G\, bass clefs are F\, and tenor clefs are C\. Percussion clefs are [], but you'll learn about this later also. Clefs are located in front of the key signature, as they are in standard notation.

 

If you want to express how the piece is played, you may do so. The syntax goes before the tempo. For example, a piece played  triumphantly would be written as follows:

 

'Triumphantly' c: | |

 

If you wish to change how it's played in the middle of the piece, you may do so as follows:

 

'Moderato' c: | /CM/ |< 'Allegro' >| /Dm/ |

 

The <_ and  _> boath represent a measure break, where no music is written in that time. You can also change the key signature, the time signature, and the tempo in this time. For example, if I were to change an Allegro piece in A major written at 56 to a triumphantly written piece in Bb major with a tempo of 80 (both in 3/4 time), I would write it as follows:

 

'Allegro' d=56 AM 3/4: | |< 'Triumphantly' d=80 BbM 3/4 > | | 

 

As you can see, the colon after the time signature does not exist when changing in the middle of a piece.

 

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