Change noteheads without selecting/changing entire measure?
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Looking to figure out how I might be able to change noteheads one at a time rather than trying to fiddle around with the Plug-in or utilities - change - noteheads... as both of those methods appear to change the entire measure rather than the specific notes I need.
Thank you!
Looking to figure out how I might be able to change noteheads one at a time rather than trying to fiddle around with the Plug-in or utilities - change - noteheads... as both of those methods appear to change the entire measure rather than the specific notes I need.
Thank you!
- Peter Thomsen
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1) Do not select the entire measure.
Only the beats you need to change.
To do so, drag-select across the region, but begin outside the staff.
2) Those fourths are harmonics.
In the attached image I can not see the clef, but I am guessing that the clef is the Tenor Clef, so that those fourth notes are ‘c’ and ‘f’, right?
The upper fourth note (= ‘f’) indicates where to touch the string without pressing.
As a result you will hear a harmonic two octaves above the lower fourth note (= ‘c’).
When you have drag-selected the region with the fourths, go to
Plug-Ins menu > TG Tools > Easy Harmonics
Tobias Giesen’s plug-in will only change the notehead on the upper note - and playback will be correct!
Only the beats you need to change.
To do so, drag-select across the region, but begin outside the staff.
2) Those fourths are harmonics.
In the attached image I can not see the clef, but I am guessing that the clef is the Tenor Clef, so that those fourth notes are ‘c’ and ‘f’, right?
The upper fourth note (= ‘f’) indicates where to touch the string without pressing.
As a result you will hear a harmonic two octaves above the lower fourth note (= ‘c’).
When you have drag-selected the region with the fourths, go to
Plug-Ins menu > TG Tools > Easy Harmonics
Tobias Giesen’s plug-in will only change the notehead on the upper note - and playback will be correct!
Mac OS X 12.6.9 (Monterey), Finale user since 1996
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Exactly what I was hoping for thank you so so much!Peter Thomsen wrote:1) Do not select the entire measure.
Only the beats you need to change.
To do so, drag-select across the region, but begin outside the staff.
2) Those fourths are harmonics.
In the attached image I can not see the clef, but I am guessing that the clef is the Tenor Clef, so that those fourth notes are ‘c’ and ‘f’, right?
The upper fourth note (= ‘f’) indicates where to touch the string without pressing.
As a result you will hear a harmonic two octaves above the lower fourth note (= ‘c’).
When you have drag-selected the region with the fourths, go to
Plug-Ins menu > TG Tools > Easy Harmonics
Tobias Giesen’s plug-in will only change the notehead on the upper note - and playback will be correct!
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Got that far, now I can't find the plugins folder on my macbook pro.... so I cant figure out how to install it.
Also now facing a new problem-
Can only seem to get the highest note to appear as a harmonic using TG tool..even though I used two layers to create the chord
Also now facing a new problem-
Can only seem to get the highest note to appear as a harmonic using TG tool..even though I used two layers to create the chord
- Peter Thomsen
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I could be wrong here, but it is my guess that the path is this:notedgirl wrote:Got that far, now I can't find the plugins folder on my macbook pro.... so I cant figure out how to install it…
-/Library/Application Support/MakeMusic/Finale 2014/Plug-Ins
I am not sure why it does not work for you, but here is an idea:notedgirl wrote:…Can only seem to get the highest note to appear as a harmonic using TG tool..even though I used two layers to create the chord
Try while you have selected
Document menu > Show Active Layer Only
Explanation: “Show Active Layer Only” also means “Edit Active Layer Only”.
Mac OS X 12.6.9 (Monterey), Finale user since 1996