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Paul Carr Posted March 24, 2018 14:31

A friend (for money) transcribed parts of the Jethro Tull version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Sorry, I cannot attach a file here (anymore).

He set it in jazz notation. My son and I are used to classical notation.

I have Jazz chosen in Human Playback in Finale.

To help me learn the piece, I would like to know how Finale knows which pairs of eighth notes to turn into swung eight notes in playback.

Pardon my ignorance.

There are many pairs of eighth notes in this piece, but they are not all meant to be swung, as best I can tell.

So, can anyone tell me, how does Finale know which eighth notes to turn into swung eight notes in playback.

Thanks.

Mac

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MIKE ROSEN Posted March 24, 2018 15:08

I think that when paired eighths occur on a beat, they are swung. At least, that's how I think of it.

Jeffrey Turner Posted March 24, 2018 15:52

Personally, I would not use Finale's jazz playback interpretation as a guide to learn how to play a piece. It's just a machine following an algorithm, it can't swing. Find a recording or a live player to emulate.

MIKE HALLORAN Edited March 25, 2018 13:19

No doubt you already know it’s on the Jethro Tull Christmas Album (a favorite of mine). Although the CD is out of print, the album is available from iTunes. The song only costs 99¢.

Trying to learn a piece by playing along with the Finale playback is not a practice I’ve ever encouraged among my students. If you need to play along, do it to the recording while looking at the music. Then turn off the recording.

Paul Carr Edited March 25, 2018 14:05

Mr. Halloran,

Yes, we have the album (my son and I). My brilliant son (10) is really the one who wants to learn the short version of Tull's version.

I appreciate your comments.

My son is not yet to the level where he can listen to music (and the sheet music briefly) and start playing. Someday.

all the best,

Mac (my nickname)

Paul Carr Posted March 25, 2018 14:06

Mr. Turner,

Now I see what you mean. I have turned this off.

Thanks.

Mac

Paul Carr Posted March 25, 2018 14:07

Mr. Rosen,

Thanks for the help (again).

Mac

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