Re: legato lyrics

[tisimst]

Phil Holmes-2 wrote
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>> 2. If you really want to have that slur (it is appropriate at times),
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> I would say that there is almost no situation where a slur is appropriate
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> indicate legato to a singer.  Its almost universal meaning is to show 
> melisma, as I said.  If it's not for this purpose, it's for 
> phrasing/breathing and a phrasing slur would be appropriate.
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> Singers sing legato when it is indicated with the word "legato".
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I agree. A phrasing slur is the more appropriate choice in this case.

Regards,
Abraham



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