What is this mark?
I'm working on a custom C6 Lap Steel instrument and associated template. There is a vertical line being displayed under each note in the tab score. It's not there when I use the standard out of the box guitar+tab mcsz template. So it's something I'm doing wrong, but what? See attached screenshot.
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Comments
They are note stems, because the TAB is setted in "Common" staff Type.
You can change this (to "Simple" if wished) in the Instruments dialog, e.g. : https://musescore.org/en/handbook/tablature#from_instruments
So , you get ("Simple" display): c6_01.mscz
In reply to They are stems, because the… by cadiz1
That is just awesome. Thank you!
In reply to They are stems, because the… by cadiz1
Once I finish these, can I donate them to the project? Or is that not really needed?
In reply to Once I finish these, can I… by Dthompson55
Which project do you want to donate them to?
In reply to Which project do you want to… by mike320
What fine question. I am unaware as to which musescore projects there are and if these might be useful additions.
In reply to What fine question. I am… by Dthompson55
To my knowledge, these instruments are not included in the instruments list. I'm actually surprised since they are so much part of American Country and Western music. Perhaps someone like Jojo Schmitz knows for sure. It would seem reasonable to have them added to the instrument list in my opinion.
In reply to To my knowledge, these… by mike320
Correct, they are not in the instruments list today. Pedal steel is, but it's an entirely different beast. These are the most common tunings for 6 and 8 string lap steel. I've seen people in older forums ask for lap steel support. The problem is there are dozens and dozens of tunings in common use. Hoping in v4.x we get better/easier notation options for tablature harmonics, and some day an audio engine that supports continuous glissandos.
In reply to Correct, they are not in the… by Dthompson55
"some day [...] that supports continuous glissandos."
Already done, in next version 3.6 (or current R.C): #127341: Add Glissando playback style portamento
In reply to "some day [...] that… by cadiz1
THAT IS SO BEAUTIFUL !!!! Amazing job you did!
In reply to Correct, they are not in the… by Dthompson55
The basic instruments should be added to the list of available instruments. I suggest that you put the suggestion in at https://musescore.org/en/node/add/project_issue?pid=1236. There are literally only hours until 3.6 is done but this might be something that could be added - no promises. If a 3.6.1 comes out it will probably be included there.
3.6 is going to be the last of the version 3 releases. Only bug releases may happen after 3.6 (like 3.6.1) and only if necessary. Past experience says to expect 3.6.1 and maybe 3.6.2.
If the basic instruments are added, then changing string data (the same way as on a classical guitar) is not that difficult.
Version 4 is going to have a different method of adding instruments with different tunings. I'm not sure of all of the details but changing the tuning on this instrument in 4.x should be much easier.