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Generally the rule of thumb is to apply pitch relevance where applicable. PR doesn't have that much impact when the main melody is not super clear (like in drum breakdowns, or dubstep). When the melody is clear though and following 1 or 2 instruments, applying Pitch Relevance (in most cases) gives the impression of playing/following that instrument. It also provides file structure and pattern consistency that helps flesh out the chart in situations of repetition.

The core principle of PR is that the notes (arrows) transcribe 'sound', and repeating pitches of said 'sound' should share the same transcription, and different pitches should not. Easiest way of doing this, and earliest acceptance of doing so, is following Pitch Relevance.

Originally Posted by s1rnight

i always wondered about pitch relevancy... what is the deal with that principle. is it so that the file that gets sent into the website is ""the objective file that could only have been made for that song"...???

(i'm not an expert, but maybe a few goofy files if it fits the "feel" now and then might be alright...)

Not every song that follows PR to a tee is going to be fun to play (see Death Piano's ending trill). It's okay to break that PR if it's going to make stuff generally not fun to play, like long jacks, or one-hand trills. However, the chart in question should still follow an idea of direction that the music is going in for best representation.