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Should a copyist or typesetter editorialize by adding courtesy accidentals that do not appear in the composers manuscript?

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Should a copyist or typesetter editorialize by adding courtesy accidentals that do not appear in the composers manuscript?

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Yes. It is the role of a good copyist to prepare parts that are as easy to sight read as possible. When used correctly, courtesy accidentals greatly improve readability.