Create New Instrumetns in Musescore 3
I want to add a new instrument, but I don´t know hot to do it, I have been reading about how to do it but I haven't found how to do it in this new version. Could someone help me?
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Press 'I', see: https://musescore.org/en/handbook/3/create-new-score#add-instruments
In reply to Press 'I', see: https:/… by Shoichi
This explains how to add an instrument that already exists in the drop-down lists, but it sounds to me like they were asking how to create an instrument that doesn't exist so you can then add it to your score. E.g., I don't see an 8-string guitar available (or 9-string, or 10-string, or 7-string bass, etc., etc.). It's puzzling that there doesn't seem to be a way to do such an obvious thing via the GUI. As far as I have found by searching the site, the only way seems to be to edit the file "C:\Program Files\MuseScore 3\instruments\instruments.xml", but it's not totally obvious at first glance what the meaning of all the specs are in there.
In reply to This explains how to add an… by greatzot
If you need an 8-string (9, 10,...) guitar, add a 7-string one, and add a string via Staff Properties > String Data
Similar for 7-string bass, start with a 6-string one. See https://musescore.org/en/handbook/3/staff-part-properties#plucked-strin… and https://musescore.org/en/handbook/3/tablature#change-tuning.
Save the resulting score as a template for futur use. See https://musescore.org/en/handbook/3/create-new-score#templates.
In reply to If you need an 8-string (9,… by Jojo-Schmitz
E.g. for 8-string guitar : https://musescore.org/en/node/121521
In reply to If you need an 8-string (9,… by Jojo-Schmitz
That's exactly what I need, thanks!
If Shoichi's link doesn't help, then explain better what is not working.