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Thread #90782   Message #1723567
Posted By: pavane
21-Apr-06 - 03:22 AM
Thread Name: String Tablature etc in HARMONY
Subject: String Tablature etc in HARMONY
I am finalising the new version (3.4.2)of my program HARMONY, and would like to check if I am providing what is needed. (By the way, current version 3.4.1 tablature is wrong!)

Please let me know if I have missed anything important for tablature

In the new version

a) You can specify instruments with up to 12 strings (if you have that many fingers!), and the also define the tuning of each string.
Maybe I can add something that denotes selected tunes as fixed, not fretted.

b) You can save the details of each instrument/tuning.

c) When an instrument is applied to a tune, its name will be saved with the tune. The instrument name and tuning are shown on the tablature.

d) You can show tablature for any combination of voices, from 1 to ALL

e) Slurs (Hammers, slides), ties, note tails and lyrics are not yet shown, but are visible on the score above the tab.

f) When HARMONY generates chords for a stringed instrument, the notes are chosen so that only one is placed on each string (Of course) That was a bit tricky. You can't use a chord directory if custom tunings are in use!

g) You can manually override the chosen string, and move the note to a different string. This information will be saved with the tune.

Another major change is that when a bar (Measure) line is added to one voice, all other voices are brought into line automatically. I can't think of any reason why the bar structure should differ between voices. Inserted bars are now filled with rests to the current size.