Using Multi Bar Rest Symbol as a "Repeat" Symbol
Hi
does anyone else ever use the Multi Bar Repeat symbol to signify some sort of "section repeat"?
I have just received the Hal Leonard "Drummers Fake Book" HL00277388, and I see a lot of uses of the multi-bar rest symbol, and it looks like you intention is to imply "repeat a section" or something similar. (see photo as an example)
I've checked extensive music notation sites and cannot see any other examples of this anywhere!
I kinda "get" it, BUT as a tutor using the book with learners, I find it a little misleading!
Is it a legitimate use of the rest perhaps?
Many thanks in advance
Edward Allen
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Comments
That looks like a drum part. I think the multi-bar rests mean "don't play". There is a hint in the terminology:"rest" - i.e. take a break from playing. What makes you think the drummer should be playing in those bars? I know some drummers like to make a noise ALL the time but sometimes less is more.
In reply to That looks like a drum part… by SteveBlower
Hi Steve
Take the song "Come together" in the photo: the "Interlude" and "Verse" are definitely parts where a drummer (Ringo in this case!) plays, and there are many many other examples in the book where HL have used it like this.
Thoughts?
Don't confuse multi-measrure rests for multi-measure repeats