How to Write TTBB music
I mostly write songs and arrangements for male quartets (TTBB version) and I'm frustrated in trying to write the harmony parts and fill in the lyrics. Is there a guide to help me?
Do you still have an unanswered question? Please log in first to post your question.
Comments
Use a template score. In MS3 there is a template for a male quartet which you can open with:
File > New > Next > Choral > Barbershop Quartet (Men)
Learn about Voices, so that you can input Tenor 1 and Tenor 2 on the same stave:
MS3 Handbook: https://musescore.org/en/handbook/3/voices
Learn about Lyrics so that you understand how to attach lyrics to Voice 1 or Voice 2 (and how to place the lyrics above and below the stave respectively):
MS3 Handbook: https://musescore.org/en/handbook/3/lyrics
Learn about Staff properties so that you can rename the "Instrument long name" and the "Instrument short name" to match the various tenor and bass parts:
MS3 Handbook: https://musescore.org/en/handbook/3/staff-part-properties