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Swing 16ths in 6/8?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 9:34 pm
by michelagardner
I'm writing an a cappella arrangement that is in 6/8 and I need to swing the 16ths (song is Stay by Sara Bareilles, if you're curious)
Any advice on how to achieve this so it grooves properly in playback is much appreciated! Thank you!
Re: Swing 16ths in 6/8?
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:44 pm
by Peter Thomsen
1) Swing playback can be created in the document’s MIDI data.
Since you have PrintMusic (and not the “full Finale”) I am not sure whether you can access the document’s MIDI data.
2) However, it is also possible to create swing playback with the Expression Tool.
To get swing playback at the level of 16ths the time signature must have the Beat Duration of an 8th.
In Other Words:
Set the 6/8 time signature to 6 Beats with a Beat Duration of an 8th.
You will not get 16ths swing if you set the 6/8 time signature to 2 Beats with a Beat Duration of a dotted 4tr.