Repitch does not work as stated in the handbook (MS 4)

• Dec 29, 2024 - 02:14

Hi,

The Musescore 4 handbook states the following about "repitch input method" :

"The Re-pitch note input method allows you to change the pitches of a sequence of notes while leaving their durations unaltered
...

The Re-pitch method can be an extremely efficient way of entering notes in music with repeated rhythmic patterns. Simply copy and paste an existing passage that uses the same rhythm as your new passage, then use re-pitch mode to alter the pitches..."

I've tested several use cases using my MIDI keyboard. Only one is working as expected. Am I doing something wrong ?

Here is the score before I repitch the notes : test repitch.mscz

starting point.png

Use Case 1 : From a single tied note (measures 1-2), I repitch it with another note (from B to D).

Result :
- The note and its tied note are correctly repitched (OK)
- The edit cursor auto-advances to the next note (OK)

use case 1.png


Use Case 2 : From a tied chord (measures 3-4), I repitch it with another chord (from E to G)

Result :
- The new chord replaces the old one (OK)
- The tie is removed, so the length is altered (KO)
- The previously tied chord is detached and the pitch is not adjusted until I play the same chord again (KO)

use case 2.png


Use Case 3 : From a single tied note (measures 1-2), I repitch it with a chord (from note B to chord G).

Result :
- The note and its tied note are correctly repitched with the chord (OK)
- The cursor doesn't auto-advance, so I have to play an extra dummy note (KO)

use case 3.png


Use Case 4 : Same as use case 2 but you reach the end of the score.

Result :
- Same as use case 2 (KO)
- Every chord I play is added to the existing one (KO)

use case 4.png

Should I report a bug in GitHub ?

My config : OS: Windows 11 Version 2009 or later, Arch.: x86_64, MuseScore Studio version (64-bit): 4.4.4-243461245, revision: 2232670

Thank you.

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Comments

In reply to by tommybanana

MuseScore 4.5 has introduced a new note input method, which is quite different from previous versions. It also appears that some of the older input options have been removed. As a long-time MuseScore user, I'm finding these changes a bit jarring and hope that feedback from existing users will be considered alongside efforts to attract new ones.

In reply to by tazzit24

That is correct, if you want to "see" them in the toolbar you now need to unhide them. Long press has indeed been removed.
Also happy to report the direct shortcuts for the different input modes work without them being shown.
I am so happy with this new change, as usually I want to use the Re-pitch for a section and often forgot I had selected that the previous time. Before when you would activate Note Input (using N or the icon) it remembered I was using Re-pitch before and I had to go and long press to get back to the standard input mode. Now after having used the Re-pitch, the next time I enter Note Input mode, that is the mode being selected. When I want to use Re-pitch again, I just use the corresponding shortcut for that.

Maybe the re-pitch mode does not work for all note/rest combinations, but it sure is a magic tool which speeds up note entry a lot.

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