Change volume for single notes
Hi there.
Is there a way to change the volume for single notes?
I'm a drummer and of course some parts will have accents (louder hits), for instance, I want to accent the hi-hat every two notes and leave the bass and snare intact (same volume).
I know I can use the accent or dynamic notation, but, is there a way to increase the volume of some notes without having to put the accent/dynamic symbol into the score?
Thanks.
Comments
The relative volume of the different drum notes is built in to the soundfont. You can try a diufferent soundfont if you like (see the Handbook under "Soundfonts"), or you can just use the Inspector to change the velocity of selected notes.
In reply to The relative volume of the by Marc Sabatella
Hi Marc.
I know that Inspector is now Properties. When I change the playback volume of a single note, it makes no difference. What do you think?
In reply to Hi Marc. I know that… by adamgroden
I guess you are talking about Muse Sounds? It does not use velocity, only dynamics for now. A much improved system is under development.
In reply to I guess you are talking… by Marc Sabatella
I guess so. I'm using the sounds that "came with." I'm glad there's a better system underway (any idea of its release date), but is there no way to affect the loudness of an individual note other than through the dynamic marks?
Thanks.
In reply to I guess so. I'm using the… by adamgroden
Well, Muse Sounds are a separate optional download from Muse Hub. What actually comes with MuseScore is a soundfont, MS Basic. Unlike Muse Sounds, soundfonts do use MIDI internally, so they respond to velocity. That means you can tweak velocity if you switch from Muse Sounds to MS Basic using the Mixer.
In reply to Well, Muse Sounds are a… by Marc Sabatella
Ah ha. Now I remember. Well, having checked out MS Basic, I prefer the Muse Sounds, at least for the strings I'm now writing for. I'm curious about when that other method you alluded to would be released and if it would allow what I'm after. Meanwhile, I can double the notes I want to emphasize, and sometimes I use the accent marks.
Hi , I am on MS 3.6.2 you can do this : For exemple for the hit-hat , enter a 2nd drum stave, copy on it ,your 1st drum stave ,delete all the instruments you don't need, keeping only Hit hat , or 1 note or 2 notes by measure . You can move up the volume of the new stave. Have a look on an example, in one of my score on DANCING QUEEN . On it, I try to get the exact sound of the original, only for me . There is no solist, only the play back for MS 3 https://musescore.com/user/7245146/scores/8360448
In reply to Hi , I am on MS 3.6.2 you… by Raymond Wicquart
I have used that idea before, duplicating a note here or there. You're right it can be effective. Seems like it shouldn't be necessary to create a new staff, though. Thanks, and you're arrangements sounds great!