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Offline bonjay

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What comes first pedal marking or 8ve?
on: May 12, 2018, 09:49:50 PM
Hello Piano World!

Putting a composition into Sibelius, and got a little confused... under the lowest staff, I have 8ve, and pedal markings. Which is comes lowest? 8ve or pedal markings? Couldn't find any reference in revelent literature.

Thanks for your help!:)

Offline klavieronin

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Re: What comes first pedal marking or 8ve?
Reply #1 on: May 12, 2018, 11:26:32 PM
I'm not sure exactly but I would guess the pedal mark should be at the bottom.

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Re: What comes first pedal marking or 8ve?
Reply #2 on: May 12, 2018, 11:37:34 PM
what's more important? play the correct note or pedal? octave I would believe comes first since that indicates what one actually plays there, the pedal deals w quality of sound once correct note is played how how to play said note

Offline mjames

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Re: What comes first pedal marking or 8ve?
Reply #3 on: May 13, 2018, 01:10:33 AM
8ve is always on top of the measure it applies to, and the pedal marking's always at the bottom.

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Re: What comes first pedal marking or 8ve?
Reply #4 on: May 13, 2018, 04:55:46 PM
Thanks all. I've realised on my post that I put 8ve I meant 8vb. Below bass clef. Does this change things?

many thanks
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