4.0.2 - How to create new Custom Dynamic?
Musescore 4.0.2
I want to create new dynamic. Instead of "Cresc.." I need "Crescendo molto" and instead "f" (Forte" I want also a "più F" and "molto F"
But I see I can't edit anything preexisting and it seems I can't add custom stuff.
Please can you help me?
Comments
1) check the handbook, 2) search these Forums. Or... 3) do an Internet search. I searched for keywords "musescore custom dynamics" and found something that might help.
https://musescore.org/en/node/293509
In reply to 1) check the handbook, 2)… by Are Jayem
1), 2) and 3) I did search but I but I found only posts about old versions. Not about 4.0.2
Indeed what you posted is about version 3 (2019) that I already followed but it didn't carry out to any result.
Otherwise I was not asking here ... no??!!
Custom Palettes are based on pre-determined stuff.
Nothing make me change the text and put what I want, as I explained. I didn't find anything that enables that.
Indeed also inserting the custom palette, adding the standard, inserting the standard on the score THEN double clicking: NOTHING happens ... right clicking and editing (or F2) in the standard: nothing happens.
In the custom: you can change ONLY the description. Not what you need to see printed into the sheet.
In reply to 1), 2) and 3) I did search… by tormyvancool
You can apply the text to your score, but it won't change playback. For that you will need to use hidden dynamics or other instructions.
In reply to Create and name a custom… by bobjp
Thank you so much , this worked. although it doesn't make increase the volume as the "Cresc." does, but at least it's into the score.
In reply to Thank you so much , this… by tormyvancool
This is the wrong way, though. The correct way is as I explained in the other thread - use a regular cresc marking, but edit the text in the Properties panel.
In reply to This is the wrong way,… by Marc Sabatella
I can't. As I said in the other topic,
I select a note > Dynamic > Cresc.
then back to the panel select Cresc > right click > properties: no way to edit that name. It's possible to edit ONLY the name that appears "on mouse over".
Instead if I right-click on the imported "Cresc." the context men shows an "edit element" but clicking on it: nothing happens for the name.
In reply to I can't. As I said in the… by tormyvancool
Not the properties for the palette item - the Properties panel for the element itself (after adding it to your score).
In reply to Not the properties for the… by Marc Sabatella
if I right-click on the imported "Cresc." the context menu shows an "edit element" but clicking on it: nothing happens for the name.
In reply to if I right-click on the… by tormyvancool
I said nothing about right clicking. Select t he crescendo, then look at the Properties panel in the left sidebar. See the screenshot I posted earlier. It shows exactly what you should be looking at.
In reply to I said nothing about right… by Marc Sabatella
Ok got it. In the reality not panel was showing up because it was not enabled on View.
now that you specified this, I ran into View, I enabled it nad I got what you said.
thank you for your help
In reply to Ok got it. In the reality… by tormyvancool
You're welcome! Normally Properties is always open, but if it is indeed possible to close it (via the "..." menu), and in that case, the View menu brings it back. Also the shortcut F8.
In reply to This is the wrong way,… by Marc Sabatella
It's only the wrong way if you need playback. Which isn't always the case. I get that the correct way results in some kind of playback. With a lot of fiddling around. Hopefully there will be a way to create and save this kind of thing.
In reply to It's only the wrong way if… by bobjp
It's also the wrong way if you need MusicXML export, or need the formatting or layout to be consistent with other dynamics, or to automatically align with a start or end dynamic , etc. The correct method does all of that plus playback and takes only a second or two longer than creating staff text. And yes, like any other elements, customized crescendo lines can be added to palettes.
In reply to It's also the wrong way if… by Marc Sabatella
I get that, in the end, the correct way is what the OP was needing. What I suggested does not result in playback or alignment between dynamics. What I suggested can easily be formatted to be consistent with other dynamics. I haven't had any trouble with MusicXML export. It's only the wrong way depending on the need.
For the cresc, see my replies to you elsewhere (short answer: add cresc, edit the text in the Properties panel). For "molto F" etc, just add "f" of "ff" or whatever actual dyhamic you want for playback, then double click to edit the text. Press Shift+F2 to display the Special charecters palette if needed.