You have flags for single notes which are not part of a group. You have beams to group notes together so that the sighted user can see the rhythmic patterns as he's playing. Remember that sighted users can physically play and read brand new material at the same time. They don't have to digest or work out anything if they're any good. K. -----Original Message----- From: sib-access-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:sib-access-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Stephanie Mitchell Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 6:41 AM To: sib-access@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [sib-access] Re: beams, lyrics Thanks. It sort of helps. but i'm not sure why you would want to group the notes? I mean, if you have 2 8th notes, you know that makes one beat so why group it when you can already work it out? And if they have flags, why do you need the beams as well? I am not sure I get it. Steph If you wish to unsubscribe, send a blank message with the single word, unsubscribe - in the Subject line to: sib-access-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx If you wish to unsubscribe, send a blank message with the single word, unsubscribe - in the Subject line to: sib-access-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx