Key modulation: write key signs or not
Hello! I wonder, should I, from composition perspective, write "#" at the beginning of the line if i want to modulate to a G major for 10-15 measures? Or should I write each sharp for each F ?
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For that many measures I've seen both. If you are modulating from C, I say it doesn't matter, if you're modulating from Bb I would suggest changing the key signature (to avoid even more accidentals). The bottom line is how many accidentals do you want printed on your score?
In reply to For that many measures I've… by mike320
I'm exactly modulating from C for "B" theme in the first movement of the symphony, so there's full page of instruments. I guess it's not that many naturals and shraps, so it's not necessary to change the key symbols.
In reply to I'm exactly modulating from… by wallpaper
My expectation is that there will be few F#'s in the score so there should be few accidentals from those. Any other accidentals would happen with or without the key change.
In reply to My expectation is that there… by mike320
Anyways, ty