There is a user object which will do what you want, called CueHeads.ms. You place a copy of the object at the start of the staff that contains the notes that you wish to have smaller noteheads. Then, on the desired notes, you change the notehead to a Blank Space. The object will automatically find the notes with the blank noteheads and draw in a smaller notehead. The properties of the CueHeads.ms object will let you specify the size of the cue noteheads. It defaults to 70% of a full size notehead.
To change the specific noteheads to blank space noteheads, do the following:
With nothing selected, hover over the notehead with the cursor.
Right-click and choose Noteheads > Blank Space.
You will probably want to manually adjust the stem length of the notes with smaller noteheads. If you are using split stem chords, this might be a problem because Noteworthy Composer doesn't let you set the stem lengths of the up and down notes individually. It might work best to have those notes on a layered staff.
I am sorry it has taken me so long to look at this. I replied to your second response.
I just tried the Cue Heads object. This is awesome. I have several songs that I need that feature.
I am curious if BJ saw my reply, and whether it solved the problem at hand.
I am sorry. I have had some medical stuff going on and haven't been back on for a while. I appreciate your reply. I will take a look at the cue heads object.
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Last post by lawrroc -
Thank you. Searching the manual (all in English ), I found the answer. From a "Metodo di teoria musicale" (Music Theory Method) I regularly use, I found the term "sforzato" with the fork above or below the note. Have a nice day. Lorenzo
Last post by Lawrie Pardy -
Hi Lorenzo, it sure is. Simply use the caret <Shift+6> as you did in your question. It will automatically flip when below the note.
I found it interesting that you call it "sforzato" - I've always understood it to be "marcato"* I've only ever seen "sfz" and variants (e.g. sffz" etc.) for "sforzato"
* played full note length in classical literature, but short in jazz and often contemporary literature.
Last post by lawrroc -
Good morning, I came across some notes with the "sforzato" sign in Italian (I think "strong accent" in English), that is, that vertical fork above or below the note: ^. Is it possible to transcribe it with NWC? Thanks. Lorenzo
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), I found the answer.