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Creating tablature
1. Many guitar synthesizers are able to transmit each string
on a different MIDI channel. If you have such an instrument,
set it up so that the high E string transmits on MIDI channel
1, the B string transmits on MIDI channel 2 etc.
This feature can be used for MIDI string instruments with up to six strings.
2. Record the project. Quantize and edit it as desired.
3. Make sure the option “MIDI Channel 1–6” is activated
and convert the notes into tablature, as described above.
4. The notes will automatically be placed on the right
strings.
For example if you played a “B” on the low E-string, it will appear as a “7”
on that string, not as a “2” on the A-string.
Creating tablature manually
To set up an empty system for inputting tablature, proceed
as follows:
1. Change the clef to the tablature symbol.
The tablature clef.
2. Open the Score Settings–Staff page and select the
Options tab.
3. Set the “System Lines” to as many strings as the in-
strument you are scoring for has.
4. Raise the Add Space value to 1 or 2.
You will need a little extra space between note lines to make room for the
numbered note heads.
Suggested system line settings for guitar tablature.
5. On the Tablature tab, activate “Tablature Mode”.
Tablature Mode activated.
6. Set up whatever other parameters you need in the
dialog, and click Apply.
7. Select the Insert Note tool and move the pointer over
the score.
8. Press the mouse button (without releasing it) and drag
up and down until the note appears on the desired string
with the correct fret number (you can also verify the actual
pitch on the toolbar, as usual).
When you drag up and down, the program automatically selects the low-
est possible string. If you want a fret number higher than 4 on a guitar ta-
blature, for example, you have to use “Move To String”, see below.
Setting the correct pitch. Use the mouse position box on the toolbar as
an additional guide.
9. Release the mouse button.
The note is displayed.
Tablature number appearance
On the Score Settings–Project page (Text Settings sub-
page), you will find text settings for the tablature numbers.
Select “Tablature” in the “Font For” pop-up menu and se-
lect the desired font, size and style for the number note
heads.