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Notation
Adding Expression Marks
Expression marks tell a performer how to interpret the notes and
durations on the page. They provide a necessary supplement to simple
notation, in which notes have only pitch and duration, but no hint of how
loudly, softly, or smoothly, they are to be played. Dynamic marksÑfrom
ppp for Òvery quietlyÓ through fff for Òquite loudlyÓÑallow notation to
convey volume instructions. Expression marks are also needed to specify
other aspects of performance, such as whether a passage is to be played
legato or staccato. Finally, expression marks can be used to convey to the
performer the composer's suggestions or requirements as to how a
passage should be interpreted. In such cases the language used can
leave much to the imagination, as in with majesty or abrasively.
Expression marks do not change the underlying MIDI data. They only
provide information to the reader on how a piece should be performed.
If the track is split into treble/bass staves, expression marks are allowed
only below the treble staff.
When entering an expression mark, you can leave a dangling hyphen at
the end of an expression mark to insert automatic spaced hyphens until
the next expression mark. For example:
cresc. - - - ff
It is often desirable to terminate such a series of hyphens with a blank
expression mark. For example:
accel. - - -
Add a new group Type a name for the group in the
Group textbox and click Save
Delete a group Select a group from the list and click
Delete
Merge chords from an
external chord library
Click the Import button and select a
file
3. Click OK.
Pro Audio saves the chord library with the changes you made.
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