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RE: Changing fret-diagram muted string symbol
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Carl D. Sorensen |
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RE: Changing fret-diagram muted string symbol |
Date: |
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:47:39 -0600 |
> -----Original Message-----
> From: José Luis Cruz [mailto:address@hidden
> >
> > As far as changing dots into markups, that's also doable if
> I can get
> > the previous step done. The biggest challenge I see is the
> interface
> > -- at present there is no interface to individual dots, and I don't
> > know how to put it in. Do you want to have individual dots have
> > different symbols, or would you be happy with all the dots
> having the same symbol, but different from the current circle?
>
> Ok, there are several degrees of complexity that can be
> achieved with this. The actual level is either all dots white
> or black. The next level is to have the possibility to change
> all the dots for another symbol. That is a step to the really
> useful thing: that is to be able to change individually any
> dot symbol. Even being able to only change the color or the
> size of an individual dot would be an inmense step forward.
>
> That way, you can distinguish special notes, like the root.
>
Previously I have not been able to identify a syntax that would be consistent
with this. Now I think I have identified something. With the structure I have
in mind, I think this is doable.
>
> Another thing that is basic, IMO, is the option to print the
> fret-diagram landscaped. Not all the people write the chords
> with the strings vertical, some of us writes them horizontal,
> like when you look at the guitar while playing.
I think the changes to make the diagram landscaped may be large, but are
relatively straightforward. I believe I can do this.
>
> Those are the most important things that could be improved.
> Are you saying that you are able to program that changes? That's good.
Yes, I think I can make these changes, as long as I can figure out the markup
technique. Keep an eye out.
Carl