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How to mark notes to be played one octav upper (alta ottava)

Is it possible at all?

I don't know the right english word for this 8-------
or 8va-------

Thanks

Re: How to mark notes to be played one octav upper (alta ottava)

Reply #1
In NWC, you can do this is via the Octave Shift option on the Clef.

Re: How to mark notes to be played one octav upper (alta ottava)

Reply #2
And if you want to just play a limited range of notes higher, you can insert the clef, then hide it and put the 8va------- text above the notes.

Eli jos haluat määrätä vain muutaman nuotin soitettavaksi korkeammalta, lisää avain, piilota se ja lisää sitten 8va-teksti nuottien yläpuolelle. (Oli ihan pakko vastata suomeksikin.)

Re: How to mark notes to be played one octav upper (alta ottava)

Reply #3
The octave clefs will make it sound right, but players may not notice them, so it's best to also put the "8va" and "loco" signs in.

 

Re: How to mark notes to be played one octav upper (alta ottava)

Reply #4
Plus, hidden clefs are not printed at the beginning of each line. Which makes the beginning "empty"...