Instrument request
I was wondering if there was a way to change the dulcimer instrument
"instrument" section. As of now when I click on it it gives me a treble cleft
and a bass cleft but what is really needed is a treble clef and a tab with 3
strings. with the top string being D right above middle C and the other two
strings being A right below middle C (this is the most commonly used). Ive
been using it alot and have to use mandolin tab and change a bunch before I
even get started. Hoping this is possible. thank you very much.
Jean Fawcett
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Once you have set up a score the way you like, you can save it to your Templates folder and then it will be available for use every time you create a new score.
In reply to Once you have set up a score by Marc Sabatella
everytime i tried to save template it has been grey and wont let me click it. dont know if i am doing it wrong or because i have the free version.
In reply to everytime i tried to save by Jean Fawcett
There is no version, but the free one...
Right-click> Properties Stave. See attached image (and the handbook)
https://musescore.org/en/handbook/staff-properties
In reply to Right-click> Properties by Shoichi
since dulcimer is labeled as a pitch percussion instead of a string instrument it does not let me switch from standard to tab
In reply to since dulcimer is labeled as by Jean Fawcett
Excuse me, English is not my language. See if is helpful this conversation:
https://musescore.org/en/node/27581
to generate a template. See also: https://musescore.org/en/node/64941
In reply to since dulcimer is labeled as by Jean Fawcett
There are two very different isntruments called dulcimer", I guess you referring to the "other" one. I would suggest starting with a guitar or mandolin or other plcked string staff then modifying the info as necessary.
In reply to There are two very different by Marc Sabatella
A hammered dulcimer? maybe that is why i am lost lol. that is what ive always called it not just plain dulcimer. that explains alot. Mandolin manipulation here i come. thanks
In reply to A hammered dulcimer? maybe by Jean Fawcett
Is there a standard tuning for such a dulcimer? If yes, can someone provide a patch for instruments.xml so we include both dulcimers in next versions, with the right tab data for the Appalachian one?
In reply to Is there a standard tuning by [DELETED] 5
i dont know what a patch for instruments.xml is but the "common" tuning is DAA where the base string is a D (D3) and two A(3)'s. yes it is and appalachian or mountain dulcimer. It is also a diatonic instrument.
1st String (bass) D - 2nd String (middle) A - 3rd String and 4th String (melody strings) A
Tune the 3rd or bass string to the D below Middle C on the Piano (or to the open 4th string of a guitar).
Press the 3rd or bass string just left of the 4th fret and pluck this note (A). Tune your middle or 2nd string until it matches this pitch.
Tune the 1st or melody string to the same note as the open middle string.
It will also tune not only D Ionian but the other two poplular tunings are D Mixolydian (DAD) Tuning and "Reverse Ionian" tuning, (DGD).
Let me know what else you need I will try my hardest to help cause I use this ALOT to make our own book. Thanks
In reply to i dont know what a patch for by Jean Fawcett
Something like the attached? Uses the Mandolin sound
In reply to i dont know what a patch for by Jean Fawcett
there also needs to be an option there can be a 6.5 fret that would also need to be added
See also https://musescore.org/en/node/69441