Convenient notation for doubletime
I am trying to write drum sheet music and I'm not sure if using the following notation, to indicate doubletime
over this one
is allowed.
To me, the first one seems more convenient, especially when you need to indicate 32nd notes in the 160 bpm part, which become 64th notes in the second case.
What do you think I should use ? Do you have an easy-to-read notation for doubletime?
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In addition to the options you've put up (both quite logical and easy to read), you can specify "double time" instead of the 2nd metronome marking ("doppio movimento" if you're feeling Classical about it), or use a marking like
All of these see pretty common use.
Another option is to use the Cut Time symbol -- a C with a vertical bar -- which is equivalent to 2/2 time signature. C without the vertical bar is known as "common time" aka 4/4 time signature.
When you indicate Cut Time or double time, you need not change the note values, it is understood that now the notes (and measures) following are all half the duration. So you could use your first example, with the Cut Time symbol, and can omit the metronome marking.
Note, sometimes composers use the doppio movement marking (mentioned in the other answer) in addition to the Cut Time symbol for extra clarity.
More info here: www.liveabout.com/cut-time-definition-2701547
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