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===Notation=== | ===Notation=== | ||
Much of Sjowaázh music was traditionally improvised or passed down. Sjowaázh notation works a little like unheightened neumes: it marks rhythm and rough melodic contours. The ''hañbaáj'' to be used is also indicated. Much is left to the discretion of the performer, however. | Much of Sjowaázh music was traditionally improvised or passed down. Sjowaázh notation works a little like unheightened neumes: it marks rhythm and rough melodic contours. The ''hañbaáj'' to be used is also indicated. Much is left to the discretion of the performer, however. | ||
In vocal music, just the ''hañbaáj'' to be used is specified, and the rest is left to the tonal contours of the lyrics. | |||
In modern times, modern Talman staff notation (assuming a 58edo or 87edo framework) may be used, although this is often deemed less than satisfactory for Sjowaázh music. | In modern times, modern Talman staff notation (assuming a 58edo or 87edo framework) may be used, although this is often deemed less than satisfactory for Sjowaázh music. |
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