Let arpeggio ring out on an ending chord

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george ports 33
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Post by george ports 33 » Fri Aug 28, 2020 6:56 pm

How can I have an ending chord of 1/8 notes sustain throughout?
Do I have to place ties on all the notes?
Do I put in a note stating 'let ring'?
How can I make it work on the midi playback?
windows ver.26.3
Thanks for any help.
George


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Michel R E
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Post by Michel R E » Sat Aug 29, 2020 2:56 am

would have to see exactly what you require (an image),
but you can easily use (for playback) a non-printing expression that triggers the sustain pedal effect.
the only thing with this is to make sure you also have a "sustain off" expression after the music.
chances are you'd also have to add an extra blank measure if you are making a recording to give the sound enough time to fade away (else it has a weird "click" cut-off effect when you make a recording).
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george ports 33
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Post by george ports 33 » Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:25 am

My first problem is that I'm terrible at being able to attach an example of what I want. I tried to do it as you suggested but, it would take a lot of time for me to learn how to do it.....(screen shot, copy/paste, export,gif, etc.). This is one important thing for me to learn and will, eventually.

I guess, for now it would be best for me to notate the arpeggio, and put ties on all the notes which would explain what I want to happen.
Thank you so much for spending time to help me Michel. It is much appreciated.
George

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Post by zuill » Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:50 am

8ths with the Pedal works. Maybe we need to wait until we see what you already have. Hopefully you'll be able to attach something here. I tried attaching the MIDI file, but the forum won't allow it. However, the MIDI file plays correctly as well, as does the Finale file I've attached.

Zuill

P.S.: I zipped the MIDI file. I don't know if that will open properly for you.
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