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Kengun 02-25-2012 01:17 PM

How do I tie 3 notes that have different pitch
 
Hi all.

It's a long while since I used Notation Composer so now I'm lost. I have searched the forum, and maybe the answer for my question is there somewhere but I cant find it.

So; How do I tie 3 notes, eight notes, that have different pitch?

Sherry C 02-25-2012 03:17 PM

Re: How do I tie 3 notes that have different pitch
 
Hi,

Quote:

How do I tie 3 notes, eight notes, that have different pitch?
That's actually a slur, not a tie :) While slurs and ties look the same, and serve similar musical functions, they are - "mechanically MIDI speaking" - distinct. A tie combines two notes of the same pitch - eg. a quarter note and an eighth note - to make it sound like one longer note (which it is :) ). Such tied notes are often used rather than a shorter dotted note to help the musician count the time easier, especially if there are two voices on a staff (eg. a held note along with a "walking" line). A slur is used with notes of different pitches, and shows that this group of two or more notes are to be played smoothly legato, or "into each other".

You'll find the Slurs on the Expression palette, and after entering one you can grab the handles to shape it as you'd like if the default setting isn't to your taste.

Enjoy!
Sherry

Kengun 02-25-2012 09:39 PM

Re: How do I tie 3 notes that have different pitch
 
This is the original:
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/6148/slur1.jpg

This is what I have added to Notation Composer:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/420/slur2.jpg

I have tried what you suggest but the slurs just mess up. So still no joy.

Sherry C 02-25-2012 09:47 PM

Re: How do I tie 3 notes that have different pitch
 
Hi Ken,

Ah! As they say "a picture is worth a thousand words!"

This is a beaming item :)

1. Click on that middle note (the F in the first group and the E in the second group).
2. Now in the Notes and Rests tab, click on the "Beams" button (fourth button from the right)
3. Now click on the "Beam left and right" tool button (third from right).

Joy should be yours ;)
Sherry

Kengun 02-25-2012 09:55 PM

Re: How do I tie 3 notes that have different pitch
 
Oh wait, I got it to work. Great! Thanks a lot :)


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