Bilinear Music Notation is widely regarded as the only truly viable alternative notation system for music. First published in 1997 (by Jos A. Sotorrio), it is the only reform proposal to solve all the problems of traditional notation whilst retaining the same essential functionality required for practical music-making. No accidentals, key signatures, or clefs are required; all notes have just one absolute position on the staff in all octaves; less vertical space is required resulting in fewer ledger lines; it accommodates ranges more efficiently and simplifies the notation of transposing instruments; it reduces microtonal symbology; rhythmic notation is traditional or chronographical (proportionate). Includes: 21 comparative transcriptions ranging from Bach to Schoenberg (both handwritten and in typescript); an overview of notation proposals; graph transcription; new chromatic pitch-note symbols; solmization; specifications for the Bilinear Chromatic Keyboard.SpectralMusic.com
