Block Loops

Handel supports block loops. Block loops begin with the block keyword and end with the endblock keyword and a loop for digit or loop while condition customization.

Here is an example two block loops in Handel.

start

block

play C3, E3, G3 for 1b

play D3, F3, A3 for 1b

endblock loop for 2

save note = C2

block

play note for 1b

update note rshift 1

endblock loop while note lessthan C3

finish

Block loops are blocking (no pun intended), and should not be confused with Handel's procedures (chunks).

More on procedures below.