staccato deleted by the prolongation link
Hello
I would like to report here a problem that I had with Musescore: my staccato is deleted by the prolongation link applied to the note. In the example provided in the piece, the Staccato is not done!
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Staccato means shorten the duration. The tie means lengthen the duration. Having both makes no musical sense. The tie wins.
In reply to Staccato means shorten the… by SteveBlower
> Having both makes no musical sense. The tie wins.
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In Musescore 3.7 (and 3.6.2), these two ties play almost indistinguishably the same:
In reply to > Having both makes no… by HildeK
It is something wrong with this file.
If I copy the notes of my picture into it, the staccato don't work. If I copy them in an other 4.4.4 file, they work ...
In reply to Staccato means shorten the… by SteveBlower
GEMINI
can you do a staccato on a quarter note?
Absolutely, you can do a staccato on a quarter note!
Staccato is a technique that consists of playing a note in a short and detached manner. It applies to all note values, from whole notes to sixteenth notes.
Why do a staccato on a quarter note?
To create contrast: Staccato allows you to highlight certain notes in relation to others, thus creating a more interesting rhythmic play.
To express an emotion: A staccato can bring lightness, liveliness or precision to a performance.
To respect the composer's indications: If the composer has indicated a staccato on a quarter note, it is because he wants a particular effect at this precise point in the piece.
In reply to GEMINI can you do a staccato… by tecknoflash
Having a staccato marking on the first of a tied pair of notes makes no sense. A staccato mark requires the note it is attached to to be played shorter than its nominal duration. However a note with a following note tied to it has to be played for the combined duration of both notes. So what do you do if there is a staccato indication on the first note, shorten the first note, but lengthen it as well?
A staccato marking on the last of a tied pair of notes is understandable - play somewhat shorter than the combined duration of the tied notes.
In reply to Having a staccato marking on… by SteveBlower
Since the tie also serves to represent a longer note across the rhythm or the measure boundaries, I think it makes sense to place the staccato marking on the first note. For example, a half note placed on beat 4 with a staccato marking gives two quarter notes, the first of which has a staccato dot, the second does not.
But I am far from knowing much about music theory ...
In reply to Staccato means shorten the… by SteveBlower
The problem comes from the Musescore software which does not apply staccato.
In reply to The problem comes from the… by tecknoflash
It does if it is used correctly!
Just what is the "musical" effect you are after?