X symbol

[AM1]

Howdy. In the following transcription, just checking, is the X symbol supposed to be a double sharp? First bar line 4 is an example and then onwards in the repeat scenarios. If so, why is a C double sharp denoted i.e. a D, followed by a D (naturalised) instead of just writing it as just 2 D naturals? Is it written that way just as a function of the key signature? [url="http://johnjosephwilliamson.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/sib6_quite-firm-bass-guitar.pdf"]http://johnjosephwilliamson.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/sib6_quite-firm-bass-guitar.pdf[/url]

[EssentialTension]

Isn't it a ghost note?

[AM1]

That's what I thought at first!

[EssentialTension]

Wouldn't a double sharp symbol go in front of the note rather than replacing the note head?

[ambient]

It's a 'dead' note, it's there but has no actual pitch as such, used a lot in syncopated stuff especially slapping.

A double sharp is a cross in front of the note it applies to.

[EssentialTension]

Yes, ghost note or dead note:

[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_note"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_note[/url]

[AM1]

[sub]So it is a ghost note? That makes sense. Ta. The D then is just naturalised as it would be sharp otherwise due to the key signature. OK. Yes, double sharps are usually in front of the note in normal sheet music, so bass transcriptions seem to follow the same protocol. [/sub]

[ambient]

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[sub]So it is a ghost note? That makes sense. Ta. The D then is just naturalised as it would be sharp otherwise due to the key signature. OK. Yes, double sharps are usually in front of the note in normal sheet music, so bass transcriptions seem to follow the same protocol. [/sub]
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Bass transcriptions are normal sheet music, just written for bass , but yes you're absolutely right dude.