Time Value for Chord Symbols

[Sherry C]

Howdy Ralph,

Perhaps this is where you could use the "sharp" convention for the pseudo-pitches to your advantage.

Using the example of placing the rhythm indicating drum notes on "A", the "naturals" would be the "x" notehead, and sharps would be the "triangle" notehead. It's not a diamond, but at least it's different than the "x." Might that work for a workaround? I just tested it, and it works mechanically, I'm mostly asking if it works for real musicians

ttfn,
Sherry

[rrayner]

I'll consider this, Sherry. I'm using the spaces for E3 for Ride Cymbal and A3 for Bass Drum, in what is more or less the standard for written drum parts. If I raise the pitches, they become a triangle, but on the line above. Probably, this will be better than leaving it as it is (x-one beat; x-two beats; x-one beat), which is a visual conundrum. Hmm, I suppose I could use four quarter notes in this example, and tie beats two and three together. Thanks for the suggestion.

Ralph

[Sherry C]

Hi Ralph,

Originally Posted by rrayner

If I raise the pitches, they become a triangle, but on the line above.

Try using the "Enharmonic spelling" feature to get the triangles back on the correct lines (click-select the note, hold the "E" key, and press the Up or Down arrow key).

ttfn,
Sherry

[rrayner]

Originally Posted by Sherry C

Hi Ralph,



Try using the "Enharmonic spelling" feature to get the triangles back on the correct lines (click-select the note, hold the "E" key, and press the Up or Down arrow key).

ttfn,
Sherry

That was interesting. I got a solid triangle in the E4 space when I went down. Thanks again, Sherry.

Ralph