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

[Michael Scott Cuthbert]

Agreed.  I think that if a SMuFL Text font is created, the size of the dynamics would be perfect, but many other things would need to be changed as well.  Best, Myke


On Dec 21, 2013, at 15:02, Daniel Spreadbury <[hidden email]> wrote:

> 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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