Sorry, I didn't realize we couldn't attach files. I have posted the
example at: http://www.brennonbortz.com/Example10.jpg
Thanks again,
Brennon
On Apr 21, 2007, at 1:59 PM, Brennon Bortz wrote:
Dear list,
I'm having trouble "figuring" out how to place a combination of a
Roman numeral analysis and other markings. I have attached a
graphic that should help explain my problem. I need to place this
Roman numeral analysis into a musical example. However, the way I
have done this needs to be altered in several ways. First, I need
to show the flat-II chord in the second measure as a II with a
strike-through. I have currently entered the analysis as lyrics,
those showing the analysis relative to e-minor as verse 1, and
those showing the analysis relative to C-major as verse 2. This is
causing several problems.
First, it's quite a hassle to adjust the first measure with the
leading "(e minor) T:" marking. If I just have to live with this,
that's fine. But, I would also like to place an enclosure around
the "T:" and "SM:" markings. I can't seem to do this with the
lyric tool. Is the only way to do this to create an expression
with the shape designer?
Also, I need to show the flat-II in the second bar as a II with a
strike-through. I can only seem to change the text style to
underline, bold, italic or hidden using Edit Lyrics. Is there a
way to make this strike-through, or must I resort to the shape
designer again?
Further, when I go to Edit Lyrics and select the "II", the
Character Settings menu is grayed out--any idea why? And, as a
matter of curiosity, if I were show this flat-II using a flat
symbol instead of a strike-through, I'd like to change the baseline
shift of the flat symbol to align properly with the Roman numeral.
The Baseline Shift option in the Text menu when I'm in the Edit
Lyrics dialog box is also grayed out. I was able to adjust both
the Character Settings and Baseline Shift when in Edit Lyrics just
a while ago. What might I have done to lose these options?
Finally, the process of using the Chord tool to create Roman
numerals is quite easy, but, I've come across two problems. First,
what is the easiest way to create Roman numeral markings when
coupled with figured-bass figures? If I use the Chord tool, it
seems like (per the manual) the best way is to create individual
suffixes for each chord type, quality and inversion. That would be
quite a task. Tackling this with the Shape Designer seems to be
equally as daunting. Second, what would I do, in a case like this,
where I would like to show the analysis in relation to two or more
keys? Is there a way, as in the Lyric Tool, to show several
different lines (or verses, sections, or sections; like the Lyric
Tool) of chords?
Thank you!,
Brennon
Brennon Bortz
Teaching Assistant and Graduate Student - Music Composition
University of California, Riverside
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