Re: Repeated accidental after tie across line break

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hi Karol,

> I think that making distiction between classical and non-clasiccal music is 
> very important here.

"Somewhat important", I would agree — "very important", no.

> ambiguity is caused by the presence of key signature. If there is no key 
> signature then there is no problem.

Untrue: Simply reverse what I did — i.e., put the piece in C major (i.e., no 
key signature) and have a C-sharp tie over — and there is once again a 
problem/ambiguity.

The only important question [at least in my mind] is this: In a time-sensitive 
situation where starting and stopping is happening (e.g., rehearsal or 
recording), can the players get the information they need (e.g., what notes to 
play, with correct accidentals) in the least amount of time (i.e., without 
referring back to a previous system)? Regardless of style — I compose, arrange, 
conduct, play, rehearse, and record a huge range of classical, music theatre, 
jazz, and popular musics — clarity is helpful when time is of the essence (as 
it so often is).

That being said, I understand that certain styles have certain traditions 
and/or conventions. It seems perfectly logical to me that jazz (with its 
predominently hand-written manuscripts/scores and smaller ensembles) would have 
erred on the side of less information (thus saving copyist time), whereas 
classical music (with its predominently engraved scores and more large 
ensembles) would err on the side of more information (to save player/rehearsal 
time).

I think Lilypond should offer as many options as possible, so that the 
user/engraver can make the choice.

Best,
Kieren.