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Concerning slurs

I tried using the slurs in NWC and they don't really seem to 'slur.'

Is it possible to make many notes slurred together and SOUNDING like its slurred together? (ie like when you use a string instrument and you hold down a string but move your finger... making it sound like an ambulance or something). Some midis have been able to do that.

Re: Concerning slurs

Reply #1
Actually, the slurs in NWC do indeed act like slurs should; they give a more "legato" feel by decreasing the silence between notes.

You're apparently thinking of what's commonly called a "slide". This can be accomplished in NWC using pitch-bends. There has been quite a bit of discussion on this topic, a good place to start is https://forum.noteworthycomposer.com/?topic=762. Other threads are linked to from there.

 

Re: Concerning slurs

Reply #2
I believe the poster is referring to the sorts of glissando and sliding sound effects that you hear in gypsy or Middle Eastern music.  Those may be referred to as "ethnic slurs".

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