I need Sprechstimme
The last three words for a mezzo are spoken in no specific pitch, though relative to each other. For example: one line (as in percussion notation) under (or replacing) the 5 line staff. (Just one measure.) The three relatively pitched notes (x's) appear one atop, one below and one on the line. Is this possible here or should I just use the 5 line staff with x's relatively placed?
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For vocal parts I use the same staff as the sung notes. I simply change the note heads to x's with an explanation so the singers will know to speak the notes. Just keep in mind that playback doesn't change.
In reply to For vocal parts I use the… by mike320
Good enough. I guess this could be just another suggestion for the future.
Thanks.
In reply to Good enough. I guess this… by penne vodka
You could do what I do and then use the explanation text (or any text) as a mid-staff instrument change if you had a sound font for spoken words. The problem would be finding a sound font for spoken words. When you return to singing you could use text and hide it so you can change the "Instrument" back.
In reply to You could do what I do and… by mike320
I appreciate it. I recently listened to a few such fonts and was not swayed. The default mezzo is good enough for now for my amusement - the important things are the files and scores, which come out nicely.
Those fonts have a sci-fi aspect in their quality. Working with notation software and virtual instruments and trying to evoke the proper expression is like getting Data, for all his dexterity, to play Tchaikovsky (see op.72) properly! Yet again, I'm thus far amazed at what I was able to do with MuseScore.
BTW - I'm sure you are aware that the default voice gets a bit flat in her upper range.
Eventually when I am finished with my songs, I am going to look into Vienna Symphonic Library etc. for sounds. As for voice, I'd prefer to work with a real mezzo. Unfortunately, the ones I knew no longer sing. Might you know if I could find one in one of the classical music groups?
I have no idea which one to try.
Joe