I'm new to all this. I've tried using the Ottavamatic.ms command for notation on a song for our church pianist.
I guess I'm doing something wrong. How do I get it to display the 8va-------------- over or under the notes? Do I blank out the other options in the dialogue box? It doesn't work that way. I've tried that, but still don't get the object to display or print.
So far, the only way I can get the markings I need is to use insert text. I know that isn't right, but it is the best I can think of.
I've been a NWC user for many years. I'm just now needing this object to work. Any help would be appreciated.
BJ
Just to make sure you're using the object correctly:
Insert the object (normally at the start of a staff) and make sure the parameters suit your requirements - the defaults usually will
At the location in the staff where you need the 8va et al to appear place an Instrument Change (press <I>). You can clear all the patch details if you want, just make sure the transposition reflects what you need(E.G. add 12 for 8va, -12 for 8va bassa)
If you are notating a transposing instrument, take the pre-existing transposition into account for not only the instrument change but also the objects parameters. IE for a tenor sax, the pre-existing transposition will be -14, so you need to tell Ottavamatic about it in the "Staff Transpose" field, then when you want the 8va, use -2 (12 semitones higher than the existing transposition) in the Instrument Change dialogue
To remove the 8va etc. simply put in another Instrument Change return the staff to "0", or to the original transposition for a transposing instrument.
EURICA! It worked. Thank you so much for your help
I'm new to all this. I've tried using the Ottavamatic.ms command for notation on a song for our church pianist.
I guess I'm doing something wrong. How do I get it to display the 8va-------------- over or under the notes? Do I blank out the other options in the dialogue box? It doesn't work that way. I've tried that, but still don't get the object to display or print.
So far, the only way I can get the markings I need is to use insert text. I know that isn't right, but it is the best I can think of.
I've been a NWC user for many years. I'm just now needing this object to work. Any help would be appreciated.
If you have the old computer or have a backup of the C drive, in the area where the program was installed (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\Noteworthy Software\ ) you will find a folder called setups. In that folder you will find a setup program for nwc275.
Copy this program and use it to install on your new machine. If you also need to install the viewer, you can download and install this from the NoteWorthy web site.
I tried to install from the website and it wants me to pay $49. I just had to pay $1,500 for the new computer and my budget is kicked in the head since I am on limited income.
If I am able to somehow get the file from the old computer (which at this point is questionable) will I have to pay again?
So, should I write each part on its own staff and then layer?
I'm sorry if my question is silly. I'm an old man and the learning curve is a problem.
Plus, at this point, I won't be able to do it, because my old computer died that I had NWC on. I can't get a response from support regarding reinstalling the program on the new computer.
Is there any way to beam notes in both up and down-stem situations?
For example playing two or more 1/8th notes in the bass clef for tenors and bases. When I enter a pair of shared notes and tell it to beam them, only the down stems get the beam. This is not the way it should be. Both down and up stem should be able to be beamed in shared notes. I have tried using a linespan but it looks terrible.
I'm trying to add a percussion staff to a song. I found the Drumref file in samples, but I can't figure out how to make this work in the song. If I copy and paste a measure from the sample file into a standard staff it does not come out as percussion.
I've examined the properties of each note in the sample file and can't see how it changes. Also, staff properties don't show anything. I thought it was in the instrument controls, but that doesn't show any instrument assigned to the staff.
What am I missing?
FYI, I am trying to add the rhythm to the song "Traces" by the Lettermen. I have written parody words for use with a senior citizen group.
Any help is appreciated.
If needed I will upload the "Traces of Age" NWC file.
I am writing an Easter Cantata. I have a script that needs to go above the treble clef. This is what a narrator would read while the instrumental is played before the choir begins singing. It would also be script that would appear above the score in the middle of a particular piece.
