Re: Autograph of Scriabin's Sonata no. 7
Posted: 29 Apr 2022, 11:51
Good point. In the case of the Scriabin example, I think that the parentheses are unnecessary clutter and actually create a reading impediment. Precautionary accidentals without parentheses to clarify that all registers are canceled from a previous accidental are advisable and would not cause second guessing. In fact I think that it looks very strange when only one note of a solid octave has an accidental, although one also sees that system used in good editions.
I only use parentheses for the situation you mention: calling attention to controversial accidentals in authentic editions. Used sparingly, parentheses can have real meaning; they become clutter and annoying when over-used.
I only use parentheses for the situation you mention: calling attention to controversial accidentals in authentic editions. Used sparingly, parentheses can have real meaning; they become clutter and annoying when over-used.