[smufl-discuss] Re: Stem item metrics and size of text items

[dspreadbury]

Michael wrote:

> I apologize for the lack of clarity regarding the size of text items.
The
> rationale for the dynamics size in Maestro is that dynamics match the
size
> for all other musical symbols in the font, such as noteheads. Rather
than
> looking at the combination of an mf in Bravura and an mf in Times New
> Roman, the consistency we care more about is between an mf in Bravura
and
> a whole notehead in Bravura at the same point size.

Okay, I see your point here. The current recommended metrics would be more
appropriate for a font intended for use in a text-based application, not a
scoring application. I am happy to change this recommendation in the next
revision.

> I will consult with Mark about the stem item metrics proposal.

Thank you, I look forward to hearing more about it in due course.

Daniel

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