Changing Instruments Mid-Score
I have one score containing multiple songs that I am currently working on and I have run into a problem. So far, I have one completed song with all of the instruments set as I want them. I want to change one of the instruments for the second song, but when I do, it changes it for both of them. Is there any way to isolate one of them and only change that one? I am using a vertical frame to separate the songs.
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Two possibilities, depending on what exactly is going on. Either add a new staff for the new instrument and use "Style / General / Hide empty staves" so only the correct one shows, or use the Instrument Change element form the Text palette (see Handbook under "Mid-staff instrument changes").
In reply to Two possibilities, depending… by Marc Sabatella
Well, yesterday I tried using the Instrument Change and it did change the instruments sound, but the name on the side still shows the original instrument and when I try to change that, it changes it for both songs. I've seen people have tons of songs on one score and they all have different sets of instruments, but I don't know how to do that.
In reply to Well, yesterday I tried… by JaosnTodles
As I said, different methods for different needs. Sounds like yours would be better served by the other method, with separate staves for each and then "Hide empty staves".
In reply to Two possibilities, depending… by Marc Sabatella
Marc, I have a smilar challenge - I have a big band score where Alto 1 doubles to clarinet for 16 measures, and later, Bari Sax doubles to flute for 16 measures. (The switch fits with players' capabilities). It appears I create parts - one where Alto Sax and clarinet are assigned together, and one where Bari sax and flute are assigned together. `is this correct? There are 4 measures of rest to facilitate the switch of instrument. Can I combine the two staves by hiding measures without destroying the 4 measures foe the switch? ie - persevere total length of the score?
Thanks
Stephen
In reply to Marc, I have a smilar… by petroskyu
Is there a reason you are not using the Instrument Change text for this? Much simpler than using multiple staves.
In reply to Is there a reason you are… by Marc Sabatella
Hello Marc, and thank you. What you suggest is obviously better; I had not realised how to use the Change Instrument text. I have now figured it out. The online help is good in this respect - I had not found that bit in the printed manual. I a glad you are around to help.
Hi Jason,
why don't you just split or copy into several songs? This would eliminate unwanted interactions.
However, what is your motivation to have many in one?
Michael
In reply to Hi Jason, why don't you… by MS-SPO
Well, it's going to be a medley or combination of many songs from the same movie, but the songs vary in what instruments they use, so that's why I want to change them mid-score. I've seen some scores on musescore where one song ends, there's a new title and a new song begins with different instruments. That's what I want to do, but can't figure out.
In reply to Well, it's going to be a… by JaosnTodles
Thanks. Did you download and inspect those scores, or contacted the authors?
In reply to Thanks. Did you download and… by MS-SPO
No. I wasn't sure where to find sheet music for them, so I'm making/composing it 'from ear.'
In reply to Well, it's going to be a… by JaosnTodles
If you post a link to one of the scores you are talking about, someone here can look at the score and tell you exactly what they did.
In reply to Well, it's going to be a… by JaosnTodles
Like I said, the best way given your description is using "Hide empty staves". It works, I promise, lots of people use it.
In reply to Like I said, the best way… by Marc Sabatella
Thanks, Marc! That actually worked! I'm glad that you guys respond so quickly! :D