How do I get a pause ?

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How do I get a pause ?

26 years ago

Can any of you tell me how do I get a "pause" in NWC (the half-circle with a dot ?

Re: How do I get a pause ?

Reply #1 – 26 years ago

It is called a "fermata", and is under the
Insert / Tempo variance menu item.

Re: How do I get a pause ?

Reply #2 – 26 years ago

Hi Stephen,
Thank you verymuch for the prompt reply....
I got it....
- Sam

Re: How do I get a pause ?

Reply #3 – 26 years ago

Funny, in French the "pause" term is used for whole rest...
the "pause" you mention is called "point d'orgue", i.e. organ point (since only organs can keep the sound running for hours --except some instruments with a special technique called "infinite breathing" as recorder/flute for instance)
And not to mention bowed instruments when player is good enough not to let hear the direction change of the bow

Re: How do I get a pause ?

Reply #4 – 26 years ago

In italian language, that sign is called "Corona", that means crown.

Re: How do I get a pause ?

Reply #5 – 26 years ago

I'm used to hearing it called the fermata, but I have also heard people call it a "bird's eye." Referencing to Marsu's post that said "(since only organs can keep the sound running for hours --except some instruments with a special technique called "infinite breathing" as recorder/flute for instance)," I believe the technique is called "circular breathing," (at least that is what I have always heard it called) and it is not dependent on the instrument, but rather the instrumentalist. It's a very difficult technique to learn, I can only do it for a short period of time (I play clarinet), but I have heard/seen it done on trumpet, clarinet, and many other instruments.

Re: How do I get a pause ?

Reply #6 – 26 years ago

Regarding cyclic breathing, I heard from a reliable source that Kenny G has set an official world record by sustaining a single note on a saxophone for 45 minutes.
That may be the "official" (Guinness?) record, but I'd bet there are some Didgeridoo players for whom 45 minutes would be a light warmup!