> From: Nils Gey <den...@nilsgey.de> > To: lilypond-user Mailinglist <lilypond-user@gnu.org> > Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:34:15 +0200 > Subject: Triple b or # - do they exist? > Hello list, > > last night in a discussion someone claimed that there is a triple bbb in > real music, he said it was in a Chopin piece but could not say which. > I think I am fairly educated in music but never heard of a triple bbb or > ###. Do you know any? >
Interesting theory question. The Wikipedia entry on flat says yes, but provides no example (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_(music) ): "Although very uncommon and only used in modern classical music, a triple flat can sometimes be found. It lowers a note three semitones." I found a thread in a discussion group on this topic which argues yes (http://www.ibreathemusic.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-10244.html). This topic comes up in forums on using Finale, for example. I think it is pretty much a theoretical point. A diminished seventh chord in the key of Fb would have an Ebbb. But would anyone write this? Wouldn't you just use enharmonic notation or change the key? If anyone should come up with a bona fide use of a triple flat, please post it. HTH, Jeremiah
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