toonwijzen
Toonwijzen, also known as "toonwijsers" or "toonwijzer", are musical notations used in the Netherlands and Belgium to indicate the pitch of a note. They are typically used in folk music, traditional songs, and some contemporary compositions. Unlike the standard Western musical notation, which uses letters and numbers, toonwijzen use a system of symbols and abbreviations to represent pitch.
The system of toonwijzen is based on the Dutch and Flemish folk music traditions and has been
Toonwijzen are often used in conjunction with other musical notations, such as standard Western notation or
In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in toonwijzen, with many musicians and composers incorporating