I've been a musician since I learned to play the clarinet beginning in 4th grade, almost 57 years ago. During that time, I've learned to play the saxophone, gui

I've been a musician since I learned to play the clarinet beginning in 4th grade, almost 57 years ago. During that time, I've learned to play the saxophone, guitar, and the piano. I learned how to read music from the very start and have been totally accustomed to the western notation. Is it the best? I have no idea. It's the only way I know. That said, anybody attempting to design a new, better, notation is facing long odds in it every being widely adopted, even if it can demonstrate some advantages. Trying to persuade the music community would be like trying to convince typists to use the Dvorak keyboard instead of the standard. Yes, some will adopt it and sing its praises but most will not want to relearn how to type.