Harmonics in tablature
Hi,
I'm a bit confused! Need to write the open string (E) as a harmonic on the 5th string; my problem is that MuseScore automatically defaults that to fret 19? Fret 7 produces exactly the same note and I would prefer to have it there - fret 7 not 19 - is there a way to achieve this please? Have read some forums on the subject of Harmonics but no answers as far as I can see! Maybe it's obvious maybe not!
Thanks in anticipation...
Bill B
Comments
https://musescore.org/en/node/170951 has the basic principle.
In reply to https://musescore.org/en… by mike320
Thanks but I don't think that is the answer!
To clarify in case of any misunderstandings: (1) I forgot state that the instrument is the guitar; (2) staff plus linked staff in tab: 4th space E on treble staff (as a harmonic) defaults to fret 19 on linked tab staff but I want it at fret 7! Exactly the same note! How can I change 19 to 7 on the tab staff without changing the octave of my treble staff E - 4th space?
Thanks
In reply to Thanks but I don't think… by bbguitar
The idea in either case is to make the unneeded fret mark invisible and use staff text to show it on the tab. The example I linked to had a user that was less concerned with playback and more concerned with notation. In your case, make the 19 invisible and add the <7> as text.
In reply to The idea in either case is… by mike320
Thanks again,
Will give it a go and see how its works. With all due respect to MuseScore it seems rather cumbersome and/or awkward! I might just as well add a note above above the staff: "or 7"!
Thanks again
In reply to Thanks again, Will give it a… by bbguitar
Harmonics is something MuseScore does not do well at all with few exceptions. On violins it's even worse than guitar tablature in my opinion.
In reply to The idea in either case is… by mike320
Here I am again,
Just to let you know I found a solution that works for me: Make the 19 invisible; type the number 7 and drag it into position on the tab staff! Perfect and with no clumsy looking brackets and plays perfectly! The 19, although invisible, is still present and functional.
Thanks again...
Bill
In reply to Here I am again, Just to let… by bbguitar
I'm no guitar expert, but my understanding is that the bracket tells the guitarist that this is a harmonic rather than a normal note. Nonetheless, with or without the bracket, it's the same idea.
In reply to I'm no guitar expert, but my… by mike320
Thanks for the frankness of your reply Mike; maybe something for the nerds to look into for the next upgrade?
Bye the way in case you, or your colleagues, should think I'm complaining - I'm not I love MuseScore...
Bill B
In reply to Thanks for the frankness of… by bbguitar
I didn't hear any complaining from you, just a request for help in doing something MuseScore does not do automatically. I'm a program user like you who likes to help others with the program, though I do talk to the programmers more than most. There really isn't anyone passionate about the guitar contributing a lot to the program right now so it's not likely to happen very soon. I agree, this would be a nice feature to add.
In reply to I didn't hear any… by mike320
Tanks again Mike,
I appreciate what you are saying. Thank you so much.
Bill