Bilinear Music Notation
is regarded as the only truly viable alternative notation system for
music. First published in 1997 (by José A. Sotorrio), it is the only reform
proposal to solve all... More > the problems of traditional notation whilst retaining the
same essential functionality required for practical music-making. No
accidentals, key signatures, or clefs are required; all notes have just one
absolute position on the staff in all octaves; less vertical space
is required resulting in fewer ledger lines; it accommodates ranges more efficiently and simplifies the notation of transposing
instruments; it reduces microtonal symbology;
rhythmic notation is traditional or ‘chronographical’ (proportionate).
Includes: 21 comparative
transcriptions ranging from Bach to Schoenberg (both handwritten and in
typescript) & an overview of notation proposals. ISBN 978-0-9548498-2-5< Less
