Score not playing a prima volta
https://musescore.com/user/4151271/scores/24801259
The prima volta of measures 61+62 does not play - playback jumps to measure 63.
1.The play counts at the earlier volta (m19-21) and repeat section (m41-48) are more than adequate to play back. Removing those 11 measures entirely does not fix the problem.
2. Replacing the DS with a DS al Fine (and adding a Fine at the end) doesn't make a difference
3. Adding a right end repeat sign in m62 (to augment the DS) makes no difference.
4. Removing and re-adding the voltas in m61-62 makes no difference.
5. Combinations of 1-3 above have no effect.
I tried adding a hidden section break at the end m52. This time the prima volta played , but on the second time around (after the dal segno) it played again and then continued into the second volta but with no sound.
Score created in OS: Windows 11 Version 2009 or later, Arch.: x86_64, MuseScore Studio version (64-bit): 4.5.1-250800846, revision: 603eca8
Comments
That's a misuse of voltas. Voltas are used as alternate endings within a repeated section, your missing the opening and closing repeat barlines.
In reply to That's a misuse of voltas… by rothers
I've transcribed about 3000+ classical scores over now and these are entirely normal. I've had much more complex cases.
In this case, as noted, (1) adding a closing repeat makes no difference (the opening is at the segno); and (2) inserting the section break does makes it work with the dal segno.
In reply to I've transcribed about 3000+… by memeweaver
Then let's put it differently: in MuseScore voltas are alternative endings of simple repeats, using them for something else may or may not work, it is not what they are designed for (not in MuseScore at least)
For the printed sheet music they do work though, but expect train wreck at rehearsal
In reply to Then let's put it… by Jojo-Schmitz
I don't think there is anything ambiguous in the score - pop piano sheets frequently look like this. (And with one player, rehearsal train wreck is not an issue).
At least this explains why so many of the "converted" scores on musescore.com don't work on playback. (And no one replies to reports of score display, playback or other errors.)
In reply to I don't think there is… by memeweaver
You're just using a tool outside its specification, it may or may not work
And yes, probably no train wreck there, the intention seems pretty clear
Use a D.S. al Coda at measure 62, a To Coda in measure 60 and a Coda in measure 63 instead of those voltas.
If need be a D.S. al Coda con rep. (and tick it's 'Play repeats')
You could even hide those, if you're just after the correct playback and want to keep the original look
In reply to Use a D.S al Coda at measure… by Jojo-Schmitz
Thanks! That works with the hiding. I also had to turn off "Play" on the two volta sections. Another step deeper into the dark art of hiding the actual and disabling the visible ....
In reply to Thanks! That works with the… by memeweaver
Of course, you get to do as you see fit.
I only respectively mention this:
The way MuseScore handles these things is simple, straight forward, and widely accepted as standard. I looked at the measures in question and had no idea what the exact intention was. I certainly understand that there are pop music traditions that are different. Just don't forget that when using MuseScore, you need to play by its rules. I think this is true of any software.