On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 1:28 PM, Michael Ellis <michael.f.el...@gmail.com> wrote: > The Dover Edition of the Beethoven Sonatas, a reproduction of the 1923 > Universal Edition (H. Schenker, ed.) has the attached in opus 27, no 2, > second movement (Presto Agitato) mm 54,55. > > In the left hand of mm 54, the clef changes 4 times (bass, treble, bass, > treble). The movement is in E major. There is a natural sign on the A > immediately after the clef change. It's not clear, though, whether it's > there to cancel the sharp on the space (implied by the preceding C-sharp in > the bass clef) or whether it's simply a courtesy accidental that corresponds > to the one in the right hand. I think it's most likely the latter.
I agree that it's the latter case. This movement is (normally) performed at a very fast tempo where the time difference between the A sharps and A naturals is about one second (maybe less). The courtesy accidentals are lifesavers, especially if you are sight reading the movement at tempo. ;) Not related to your observation per se, but the movement is actually in C-sharp minor. Thanks, Patrick _______________________________________________ bug-lilypond mailing list bug-lilypond@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-lilypond
