How to create my own vocal score
I'm struggling to get started. What should I do?
Do you still have an unanswered question? Please log in first to post your question.
I'm struggling to get started. What should I do?
Do you still have an unanswered question? Please log in first to post your question.
Comments
Are you looking for inspiration or instructions on using the program?
If it's the program, then tell us if this is a vocal solo or if you have accompaniment which instrument?
In reply to Are you looking for… by mike320
Thanks, Mike. I need really basic instructions, just for vocal scores, nothing fancy! No other instruments. The song I need a score for first is in three parts. I think that between Dr George Hess on youtube and the Handbook, which Jojo suggest below, I may get there! Very impatient, and not the right kind of brain for this kind of software, it appears!
In reply to Thanks, Mike. I need really… by songliz@aol.comM
The short version of what you want to do is create a score using the new score by selecting your instruments (voice is an instrument). Choose the voices you want for your song and follow the instructions for creating a score. Jojo is correct, step one to using the program should be to read the manual. You don't need to read every word but at least read the details of note input and things like dynamics and lines, all of which are critical to writing a score. Become familiar with the other tools so you'll at least have an idea of where to find them if you decide you need them.
In reply to The short version of what… by mike320
That's very reassuring, Mike, thanks!
Read https://musescore.org/en/handbook, front to back, at least once ;-)
In reply to Read https://musescore.org… by Jojo-Schmitz
Thanks, Jojo,
You could well be right. I just so want it to work NOW! Unrealistic. I went and had a cup of tea (I'm in England ) and a biscuit and had another go. Grateful for your clear suggestion.
In reply to Thanks, Jojo, You could well… by songliz@aol.comM
Create new score, choose Instrument, Voice (or Alto, Soprano, Tenro, Bass, whatever), following the steps of the New Score wizard.
Go into Note entry mode and enter the notes
Select first note, press Ctrl+L and start entering the lyrics
Save score
In reply to Create new score, choose… by Jojo-Schmitz
I'm starting to get going with this - thanks for some simple instructions and encouragement!
See also my demo https://school.masteringmusescore.com/courses/366102/lectures/6267305 which really covers a lot of ground in only around 10 minutes.