Hey Finale Forum!
I'm using Finale 2012 and I'm arranging a series of New Orleans songs that require a second-line beat. I have the drum notation I want, but the playback leaves much to be desired. What human playback option/tempo is best for a rollicking, swinging, accented NOLA marching beat? How do I make it sound natural?
Thanks!
Dylan
Second-Line Beat Finale
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- Peter Thomsen
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Welcome to the forum!
I am afraid I do not understand what you are talking about - I have never heard of “second-line beat”, and I have no clue what it is.
You might get more help if you also ask your question in the forum on MakeMusic’s web site.
I am afraid I do not understand what you are talking about - I have never heard of “second-line beat”, and I have no clue what it is.
You might get more help if you also ask your question in the forum on MakeMusic’s web site.
Mac OS X 12.6.9 (Monterey), Finale user since 1996
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A second-line beat is a New Orleans-style drum beat that comes from the brass bands at jazz funerals and parades. It has sort of the same accents as a bossa with a slight Latin tinge, but swings very hard as well. For some reason I can't post URLs, so look it up on YouTube
- michelp
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Try swing in HP, as we may be talking of a triplet feel more than a straight feel here ?
Accents can be placed as articulations, and their playback effect (velocity, etc...) can be adjusted if you need a more dynamic feel.
Accents can be placed as articulations, and their playback effect (velocity, etc...) can be adjusted if you need a more dynamic feel.
Michel
MacOsX 12.7.4, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua
MacOsX 12.7.4, Finale 27.4.1 & 26.3.1, Mac Mini Intel Dual Core i7 3Ghz, 16 Go Ram. Azerty kb. MOTU Midi Express XT USB, Roland Sound Canvas SC-88vl, MOTU Audio Express. 2 monitors (27"' pivot, 24'"), JW Lua, RGP Lua