Graphic Notations

This item is not in the library — it is a part of: C. Bergstrøm-Nielsen, Intuitive Music: A Mini Handbook.

Enclosed [in the original] is an example of a free, "doodling" type notation (Madison Music by Joergen Lekfeldt). I recommend translating the visual impression directly into music without any prior agreements among the musicians as to the significance of the visual notations. I have also included examples of notations with symbols having specific significations, although they are not specific tones. The notations should be studied carefully before playing. Prior to playing Psychogramm, the explanation should be read carefully.

See the sections "Composition for improvisation" and "Playing Material" [?] in the section dealing with specific subjects. For copyright reasons, not everything can be quoted here.

And, please go on making your own notations.


The wording above is by Carl Bergstrøm-Nielsen, as written in Intuitive Music: A Mini-Handbook, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 (Bergstrøm-Nielsen 2009, 9)



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