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Are both versions correct and if so, which one would you prefer to read for the piano?



The first version is with a second voice to avoid unnecessary ties, the second version is only with one voice. I prefer the first version, but is it common to use a second voice for the piano or should you always go with the second version?



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    Are both versions correct and if so, which one would you prefer to read for the piano?



    The first version is with a second voice to avoid unnecessary ties, the second version is only with one voice. I prefer the first version, but is it common to use a second voice for the piano or should you always go with the second version?



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      Are both versions correct and if so, which one would you prefer to read for the piano?



      The first version is with a second voice to avoid unnecessary ties, the second version is only with one voice. I prefer the first version, but is it common to use a second voice for the piano or should you always go with the second version?



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      The first version is with a second voice to avoid unnecessary ties, the second version is only with one voice. I prefer the first version, but is it common to use a second voice for the piano or should you always go with the second version?



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          I'd say that the first one is definitely better. In fact, I'm not sure I can think of an instance where I would prefer the second notation (even if it's not really wrong). The first is less cluttered, and it seems to me there's less room for confusion (however momentary) when one is reading it.



          Another option would be to have a hybrid: use the first beat of the second notation (where the F/C are notated in the same voice) and then switch to the second beat of the first notation (where the two voices are notated separately).






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            I'd say that the first one is definitely better. In fact, I'm not sure I can think of an instance where I would prefer the second notation (even if it's not really wrong). The first is less cluttered, and it seems to me there's less room for confusion (however momentary) when one is reading it.



            Another option would be to have a hybrid: use the first beat of the second notation (where the F/C are notated in the same voice) and then switch to the second beat of the first notation (where the two voices are notated separately).






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              I'd say that the first one is definitely better. In fact, I'm not sure I can think of an instance where I would prefer the second notation (even if it's not really wrong). The first is less cluttered, and it seems to me there's less room for confusion (however momentary) when one is reading it.



              Another option would be to have a hybrid: use the first beat of the second notation (where the F/C are notated in the same voice) and then switch to the second beat of the first notation (where the two voices are notated separately).






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                I'd say that the first one is definitely better. In fact, I'm not sure I can think of an instance where I would prefer the second notation (even if it's not really wrong). The first is less cluttered, and it seems to me there's less room for confusion (however momentary) when one is reading it.



                Another option would be to have a hybrid: use the first beat of the second notation (where the F/C are notated in the same voice) and then switch to the second beat of the first notation (where the two voices are notated separately).






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                I'd say that the first one is definitely better. In fact, I'm not sure I can think of an instance where I would prefer the second notation (even if it's not really wrong). The first is less cluttered, and it seems to me there's less room for confusion (however momentary) when one is reading it.



                Another option would be to have a hybrid: use the first beat of the second notation (where the F/C are notated in the same voice) and then switch to the second beat of the first notation (where the two voices are notated separately).







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