Notes on Copies

A curated collection of handwritten notes left by musicians on their music copies. DM Submissions welcome.

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What is @notesoncopies? A curated collection of handwritten notes left by musicians on their music copies. Funny, helpful, sweet - anything.

We welcome submissions. DM us with a photo of the note on the copy with, if you want, the name of the piece of music.

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Fingers on buzzers for today's crucial countdown conundrum...

HECUBA'S LAMENT.

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What happens in the 10 bar rest stays in the 10 bar rest.

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It is very important, when dealing with organists, to make your preferences very, very clear.

#InternationalOrganDay

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new critical edition

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Ambitious.

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The audience: those violinists are so professional and serious

The violinists:

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When it comes to Lo, the Full Final Sacrifice, we are *NOT* messing around.

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yes, hello, how do i subscribe to further adventures of dolphin and horse

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Some of the best notes on copies mark key things which happened at the point of the music being performed.

(The individual in question was fine, apparently.)

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relatable content has never contented more relatably

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Representing northerners making notes on copies. ✊

(Translation for southerners: "don't turn, nothing to sing".)

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There is a fine line between bravery and stupidity.

This message, which would inevitably have been read by the accused soon thereafter, is nowhere near that line.

(A message that this account holder cannot condone, owing to the sterling work of choir librarians everywhere.)

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when you're channeling Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman

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While musicians love performing music, there are some pieces where you just have to...

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not *everyone* is a fan of howells

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We present a new Easter culinary tradition.

Happy Easter to all those who leave notes on copies...and those who enjoy reading them.

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Not everyone is a fan of Crux Fidelis...

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A classic of the genre.

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when you're trying to leave the Good Friday service quietly