Issue - Switching from Bass Clef to Tenor Clef (Double Bass)
I'm currently arranging a piece for Bass Quartet, which requires me to use the Tenor Clef in two of the parts. Although, Musescore does not accurately show the correct octave (As it is an octave lower) in the piece.
For example, say if the piece was in Bass Clef. High A (Not first finger A) on the G string, would be shown as 1st finger A on the Tenor Clef.
Making the notes move up an octave though, causes them to play an octave higher than they are shown, and half of the notes are incorrectly colored red.
- I have added some pictures showcasing it in a more visual representation. As well as the score - with the Tenor Clef being used.
Any fix, or adjustment I need to make will be very much appreciated-
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Comments
Version 2.1 fixed the issue with the double basses having the 8vb bass clef rather than being transposed down an octave. You can do this in 2.0.3 Make sure you have concert pitch turned off. The button will not looked pressed. Use staff properties (right click the staff to find it) and change the transposition to down 1 octave and then use the standard bass clef. This will then allow you to use the tenor and standard treble clefs as needed.
In reply to Version 2.1 fixed the issue… by mike320
Went ahead and updated the version. Then tried using your suggestion, which seems to not have transposed it correctly. At least in a readable way. Also made sure to turn Concert Pitch Off.
In reply to Went ahead and updated the… by skytoucher
You have transposed the first two instruments 2 octaves rather than 1. If you create the score from scratch in 2.1 with the 4 double basses, it will be correct. Opening the version from 2.0.3 in 2.1 does not automatically change what was written in 2.0.3. This is so there will be consistency of display between the two versions and 2.1 doesn't have to guess if you really want it updated. Once the score is created in 2.1, you can copy from the 2.0.3 version and paste into the 2.1 version. I suspect you will need to fix the octave for the tenor clef instruments since it now plays what's written.
In reply to You have transposed the… by mike320
Ah, thank you very much. Appreciate it, everything is now written and played correctly. Thanks.
In reply to Ah, thank you very much… by skytoucher
I think adding more clefs such as the 8vb Tenor Clef & various other Clefs will make things even easier.
In reply to I think adding more clefs… by s1114182721
Those are all in the clefs palette of the advanced workspace
In reply to Those are all in the clefs… by Jojo-Schmitz
Yes but none of them are the Octave C Clefs which I have in MuseScore 4. It needs a new update
In reply to Yes but none of them are the… by s1114182721
I found it but it doesn't actually work as I thought it would be
In reply to Yes but none of them are the… by s1114182721
I'm not aware of any clefs in Mu4 that are not in Mu3 too
In reply to I'm not aware of any clefs… by Jojo-Schmitz
Well you can create your own Time Signatures & Key Signatures so how about a new one "Create your Own Clef", this way we could make Transposing Clefs of every type.