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| Started by Don F on 2004-07-15 11:02:59 |
I would like to notate rhythm tracks and be able to accent notes as needed. For example: Triplet eighth notes:
Accent first note with following 2 eighth note at a lower volume level. I would like to have a very distinctive accent on the first note in the triplet.
Hoping I have explained myself.
Thanks for any help.
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Reply 1 by D. Riddum on 2004-07-15 15:30:19 |
Until someone gives you a more detailed response, have a look at "multipoint controller" to create the differences. Once you do it for a group of notes, you can copy/paste the group elsewhere, and move the note pitches as needed.
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Reply 2 by William Bub on 2004-07-15 21:23:14 |
I use accents all the time in snare drum parts, without using multi-point controllers. Simply click the Accent (>) button before placing the note, or select an existing note(s) and click the accent. (...Now, if they could only get grace notes to lead the beat...)
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Reply 3 by David Palmquist on 2004-07-16 11:32:52 |
Both reply 1 and reply 2 are good advice. I find MPC's hard to understand, however, and I'm not sure if the use of the accent > really gives as much expression as Don wants.
Another way, then, similar to both these techniques, is to just use hidden dynamics.
Put f or ff immediately before the first note in the group, then hide it. Then put p or pp immediately before the second note, and hide it. MPC is probably preferable, but as I say, I am never sure I can handle the MPC.
Since it will be tedious to do the exercise many times, I agree the copying of the figure, and adjusting the pitch as needed, is a good approach.
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Reply 4 by David Palmquist on 2004-07-16 11:33:51 |
Meant to say, use the accent figure on the first note too, so the person reading the part will know to play it the right way.
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Reply 5 by Don F on 2004-07-16 11:41:33 |
Thanks to all that have suggested a solution.
I have found that the multi-point converter allows me control over the volume of a note from silent to full volume. Range to use is 0-127
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