Mogens Pedersøn - Nu Bede Vi Den Helligånd - HD

[rainbowmelody]

Hvordan kan det vœre at de fire øverste stemmer er skrevet i C-nøgler?

[stigekalder]

@rainbowmelody

At the time of Mogens Pedersøn, C clefs were used for choir voices (except basses). And when Knud Jeppesen made his edition in 1933, he preserved the C clefs instead of changing to modern clefs. He was not in favor of modern clefs, especially the G clef for tenors used today.

[rainbowmelody]

@stigekalder Ah ok, what an interesting fact, thank you. However now I'm left wondering why there are 3 different C clefs...?? I mean unless you're a master at reading all kinds of C clefs then if you're a soprano in this piece, you won't have any clue what any of the others are singing (except for the bases).... Clearly there must be some advantage to using different C clefs in the same piece, I just don't see what it is....?

[stigekalder]

@rainbowmelody

I guess it was a matter of tradition but also an attempt to ensure that as many notes as possible fall within the 5 lines. And with a little routine I don't think it was a problem. I mean, I sing bass myself, but have no problems understanding the G clef lines.

[rainbowmelody]

@stigekalder No, I suppose it's no trouble if you're used to them :)

[sveisleif]

I really really enjoyed this!!! Wonderful music!

[hansan3336]

verrassend. Heel mooi, Stige; ik ben diep onder de indruk. Ik had nog nooit van Mogens Pedersen gehoord, al zegt dat op zich niets. Dank in ieder geval !