Originally Posted by
Mark Gunter
Hi Ralph ~ the process of writing tablature in TablEdit goes like this:
1. Choose a key signature
2. Choose a time signature
3. Choose an instrument, and tuning (if other than standard)
4. Enter each fingering on the tablature, with the correct duration value on each note, and signify triplets, etc.
The computer does not generate the fingerings when you write tablature, but the computer does generate SN if desired.
5. Set a "reading list" to order the reading of measures in order correctly, whereby computer generates repeats, endings, signs, codas, etc. according to your reading list.
6. Set tempo, swing feel, etc. and choose instrument sound you prefer for midi playback
There are other things you can add and control as well, but basically, that's it. If the computer generated SN needs tweaking, that's a final step.
Alternatively, when writing in standard notation, you place notes on the staff, and the computer will generate tablature if you so desire. Again, you control the notes you place on the staff, and then go back and tweak the fingerings in the tablature to your taste.
BTW, the automated work by the program is pretty good, but of course it must be proofed by the composer. If the end results have mistakes, they are the fault of the composer, not the computer. It should not be a thing to be marveled if the composer publishes badly written music ... for one, none of us is perfect, but worse, people can't even spell their native language properly anymore, judging from what is written on social media and internet forums. Why would we expect them to write music without flaws?
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