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===Notation=== | ===Notation=== | ||
Much of Sowaár music was traditionally improvised or passed down. Sowaár 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 Sowaár music was traditionally improvised or passed down. Sowaár 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'' is specified, and the rest is left to the rhythmic and tonal contours of the lyrics. | ||
In vocal music, just the ''hañbaáj'' 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 Sowaár 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 Sowaár music. | ||