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Author Topic: Accenting Notes  (Read 670 times)
Don F
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« on: 2004-07-15 11:02 am »

I would like to notate rhythm tracks and be able to accent notes as needed.  For example:   Triplet eighth notes:
Accent first note with following 2 eighth note at a lower volume level.   I would like to have a very distinctive accent on the first note in the triplet.

Hoping I have explained myself.

Thanks for any help.
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D. Riddum
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« Reply #1 on: 2004-07-15 03:30 pm »

Until someone gives you a more detailed response, have a look at "multipoint controller" to create the differences. Once you do it for a group of notes, you can copy/paste the group elsewhere, and move the note pitches as needed.
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William Bub
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« Reply #2 on: 2004-07-15 09:23 pm »

I use accents all the time in snare drum parts, without using multi-point controllers. Simply click the Accent (>) button before placing the note, or select an existing note(s) and click the accent. (...Now, if they could only get grace notes to lead the beat...)
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David Palmquist
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« Reply #3 on: 2004-07-16 11:32 am »

Both reply 1 and reply 2 are good advice.  I find MPC's hard to understand, however, and I'm not sure if the use of the accent > really gives as much expression as Don wants.

Another way, then, similar to both these techniques, is to just use hidden dynamics.

Put f or ff immediately before the first note in the group, then hide it.  Then put p or pp immediately before the second note, and hide it.  MPC is probably preferable, but as I say, I am never sure I can handle the MPC.

Since it will be tedious to do the exercise many times, I agree the copying of the figure, and adjusting the pitch as needed, is a good approach.
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David Palmquist
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« Reply #4 on: 2004-07-16 11:33 am »

Meant to say, use the accent figure on the first note too, so the person reading the part will know to play it the right way.
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Don F
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« Reply #5 on: 2004-07-16 11:41 am »

Thanks to all that have suggested a solution.

I have found that the multi-point converter allows me control over the volume of  a note from silent to full volume.  Range to use is 0-127
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