Harmonics, Scratches in Guitar Tablature

• May 10, 2017 - 22:43

Hey guys, I'm looking to be able to add/use the harmonic note head in tablature, as well as some other note head values (like the slash for rhythmic notation, or the cross note head for scratches).

I included a measure of my transcription. I want to be able to add the diamond note head to a few of those notes, and also be able to notate scratches elsewhere.

The only info I see is people talking about tab adjustments with the "Guitar + Tablature" Score, which is not what I'm looking for. Can we use these note heads with tabbed notes within the "Guitar Tablature" Score?

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Comments

Jojo-Schmitz

• May 10, 2017 - 23:02

There are no noteheads in tablature

nateware

• May 11, 2017 - 00:13

I'm just trying to use your terminology. The numbers represent the notes, I want to be able to encapsulate those notes within a diamond for notating harmonics, or turn that number into a slash or cross for other purposes. Can we adjust the note in tab the same way we can on a staff, and if not, why not?

cadiz1

• May 11, 2017 - 07:27

You can achieve this:

1) For the cross, it's implemented: use the shortcut Shift + X

2) For the slash: Edit -> Tools -> Toggle Rhytmic Slash Notation

3) For the harmonics: a workaround: Select a note/number -> Press "Z" shortcut -> In the search, type "Notehead" -> double-click on a symbol, eg Diamond White notehead

You observe the symbol is rather hidden by the note. So, double-click on the symbol and use eg arrow/up for more visibility, or alternatively by dragging with the mouse (temporary maneuver).
Ditto for other notes/numbers if wished.

Then, select this measure -> right-click on a note/number -> Select all Similar elements in Range Selection -> Press shorcut "V"

Replace now the harmonics, eg with same previous process: select the measure -> all similar elements in range selection -> change the vertical offset in Inspector/F8)

To improve the display if desired: View -> Untick "Show Invisible"

Result: head tab 1.mscz

nateware

• May 11, 2017 - 18:04

Thanks, Cadiz! Very helpful, the first two worked perfectly!

For the harmonics, I'm still having problems. I'm able to create the white diamond and attach it to the note in tab, but having trouble with it being transparent with the actual fret number, i.e., the actual number isn't transparent.

I attempted messing around in Inspector and Unticking "Show Invisible" like you said but I'm not sure I am doing those steps correctly.

I attached a screen shot of where I am stuck now.

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cadiz1

• May 11, 2017 - 21:13

"having trouble with it being transparent with the actual fret number, i.e., the actual number isn't transparent."

Ok, you confused the "Invisible" button in Inspector, and the "Show invisible" button in View menu.

So, forget temporarily the Inspector for this maneuver.

Steps:
1) Start by going to View -> Untick "Show Invisible".
2) Select the number (eg 7), like this one highlighted on first measure of this picture:

3) Press the shortcut "V"
Result: the number 7 is completely hidden, as in second measure (picture)

4) Move the symbol of harmonic, for the result of measure 3 (always picture above)