Forum: Questions or problems
06-22-2016, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 20,964
Shrinking Large Score Font
In the attached score, I can only go down as far as 7 for font size when exported as a pdf. I get different error codes for 6 and 5, although both say "could not create the pdf".
If you look at...
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Forum: General music tips and questions
06-18-2016, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 54,264
Re: Figuring out chord progressions from songs
Thanks for the lead, Sherry. There are some good tips there.
One additional item that should be mentioned is that often a bass part will include notes that are not part of the basic chord, i.e.,...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
06-01-2016, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 47,516
Under Paris Skies Duet
"Under Paris Skies" was written by Hubert Giraud and Jean Dréjac in 1951 for the film, "Sous le ciel de Paris", literally translated as Under the Sky of Paris. It was later recorded by Édith Piaf...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
06-01-2016, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 87,944
April Love Duet
"April Love" was written by Sammy Fain and Paul Francis Webster in 1957 for the film of the same name starring Pat Boone and Shirley Jones. This song was considered to be part of the genre called...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
05-05-2016, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 39,911
Tangerine Duet
"Tangerine" was written by Victor Schertzinger, and the lyrics were written by Johnny Mercer in 1941. It was introduced in the movie, "The Fleet's In" in 1942. It was more recently made popular by...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
05-05-2016, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 37,154
Night Crawlers Duet
“Night Crawlers” was composed and arranged by Manny Albam (not Album) for the LP “Something New, Something Blue”, recorded on May 15, 1959. This is definitely an advanced piece, with a lot of...
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Forum: Share Your Music
04-11-2016, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 27,303
Re: Night Crawlers
Thank you, Sherry. I have incorporated all of your suggestions and have reposted the score.
The Clavinova was not involved. This was all done using your native Notation Composer on a Windows 7...
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Forum: Share Your Music
04-10-2016, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 27,303
Night Crawlers
“Night Crawlers” was composed and arranged by Manny Albam (not Album) for the LP “Something New, Something Blue”, recorded on May 15, 1959. The original LP included eight tracks, with two...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
04-04-2016, 11:48 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 39,881
Daydream Believer Duet
“Daydream Believer” was written by John Stewart in 1967, and was made popular by both Anne Murry and the Monkees. I have included my attempt at a reduction of the piano intro into two-part harmony...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
04-04-2016, 11:45 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 67,197
I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song Duet
“I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song” was written by Jim Croce in 1973. Croce was one of a number of “story teller” songwriters of the ‘60s and ‘70s. He usually had a tale to tell and found a...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
03-02-2016, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 71,797
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
03-02-2016, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 39,230
I'm Beginning To See The Light Duet
"I'm Beginning To See The Light" was written in 1944 by Duke Ellington, Don George, Johnny Hodges, and Harry James. It was featured in the show "Sophisticated Ladies". It is meant to be played with...
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Forum: General music tips and questions
02-23-2016, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 65,364
Re: Time Value for Chord Symbols
Thanks, Sherry. I see your point. I had been leaning toward the box notehead, but that looks like a square half-note and there are places within piano, bass and guitar parts that I write that will...
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Forum: General music tips and questions
02-20-2016, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 65,364
Re: Time Value for Chord Symbols
Hi Ralph,
Would it be suitable to write the staff as a percussion staff, using one of the "other" notehead types? I've seen that used occasionally, though not as often as the slash-rhythm that...
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Forum: Questions or problems
02-15-2016, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 20,744
Re: Only prints page 4!
Hi Rienhold -- I get the modern-day equivalent of the infamous "404 - not found" message when I try this link -- can't there from here. Ralph
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
02-03-2016, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 44,171
Cyn’s Song Duet
“Cyn’s Song” is the second of my original compositions. It follows the recent posting of my first original composition, “Ruffo’s Lament” -- these songs having been inspired by my itch to write...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
02-03-2016, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 38,005
Ruffo’s Lament Duet
“Ruffo’s Lament” (pronounced “Roof-O”) is a departure for me. I called it a Lament due to the somber nature of the theme. For starters, it is my original composition -- at least I believe it to be....
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Forum: Share Your Music
01-06-2016, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 25,172
Cyn’s Song
“Cyn’s Song” is the second of my original compositions. It follows the recent posting of my first original composition, “Ruffo’s Lament” -- these songs having been inspired by my itch to write...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
01-02-2016, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 40,215
Funiculì, Funiculà Duet
“Funiculì, Funiculà” was written by Luigi Denza in 1880 to commemorate the opening of the first funicular cable car on Mount Vesuvius, in the Naples, Italy region. A funicular is an inclined...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
01-02-2016, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 41,041
Jersey Bounce Duet
"Jersey Bounce" was written by Tiny Bradshaw, Eddie Johnson & Bobby Plater in 1941. It was recorded and hit the charts in 1941 as an instrumental by several bandleaders including Benny Goodman (#1),...
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Forum: Share Your Music
12-25-2015, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 18,819
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Forum: Share Your Music
12-24-2015, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 27,550
Re: Question
Hi Martin,
I am not very current, still being on Windows 7 (but, up-to-date), and I only have a few music/notation apps, but I would guess you have an app that does/has appropriate/d the .not...
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Forum: Share Your Music
12-23-2015, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 24,239
Re: Tchaikovsky symphony 5 slow movement
Nicely captured, Martin. I love the 5th -- one of my long-time favorites. I will admit not completely understanding your process, but it looks very promising.
Keep up the good work!
Ralph...
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Forum: Share news about music
12-10-2015, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 55,040
USAF Band Holiday Performance 2015
The following link is for the USAF Band (Wash., D.C.) performance at Union Station in D. C. in December, 2015. It features vocalist Paige Martin and clarinetist (lead alto saxophonist) Tyler Kuebler...
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Forum: "Learning and Teaching" pieces
12-01-2015, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 83,890
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