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Adding Lyrics to Imported MIDI File?

Hi.  I'm brand-spanking-new to NWC and am trying to import a midi file so I can add lyrics and have it print as standard notation.  I can import the midi file just fine.  But even though I enter the lyrics in the editor and hit OK, the lyrics still don't show up on the music.  I know that NWC requires you to "enter" notes before the lyrics will show up.  So the only thing I can think of is that the Import MIDI function doesn't create actual "notes" that NWC can recognize.  Is that right?  Is there a way around this?  I am used to step-composing in another program which, unfortunately, does not have a notation feature.

Thanks.

Ryan

Re: Adding Lyrics to Imported MIDI File?

Reply #1 –
I'm not quite sure what's missing here.  The first step might be to be on the staff where you want the lyrics, do Cntl/L, change "line count" to the number of verses, then select the numbered tab to enter the lyrics.  If you have done all that and the lyrics still don't appear, select a note where they should appear, do Cntl/E and see if the attribute of Lyric Syllable is Never (should be Default).

Hopefully one of those ideas will get you on your way.

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Re: Adding Lyrics to Imported MIDI File?

Reply #2 –
Thanks Warren!

I think the program I used for exporting of MIDI just doesn't do it very well.  After hours of trying, I decided to start anew in NWC.  Now I have done this.  About the only thing I need to know now is how to get it to print out with larger notes.  I have 20/20 vision, but it would be REALLY hard for me to sight-read this.  The notes are so tiny.  Surely there is a way, but I can't find it in the help anywhere.  I'll put a separate post for this.  I'll also do a serach of the forum.  It's been a big help so far.

Thanks again.

Ken
 

Re: Adding Lyrics to Imported MIDI File?

Reply #3 –
Quote from: KRyan –
I have 20/20 vision, but it would be REALLY hard for me to sight-read this.  The notes are so tiny.  Surely there is a way, but I can't find it in the help anywhere.
FAQ - How do I change the size of the printed staff?
http://ntworthy.com/composer/faq/92.htm

18 point is a good size to start.
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