Appendix B (Notation)

Question 1

What is proper beaming based on?

Answer 1

Metric stress and division of the beat

Question 2

what can you beam together in 2/4 and 3/4

Answer 2

the divided beats

Question 3

when should you avoid beaming notes together in 2/4 or 3/4

Answer 3

if three 8th notes are preceded or followed by a rest

Question 4

what subdivision can you beam over a rest?

Answer 4

16ths

Question 5

what subdivision can you not beam over a rest?

Answer 5

8ths

Question 6

what should you avoid in your 3/4 beaming?

Answer 6

the appearance of 6/8

Question 7

what should avoid when beaming 8ths notes in 4/4

Answer 7

beaming beats 2 and 3 together because of the imaginary bar line

Question 8

how do you beam composite meters?

Answer 8

by metric stress

Question 9

when do you avoid beaming together

Answer 9

in change of pitch patterns for clarity