 The Clarinet BBoard
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Author: ned
Date: 2007-10-01 01:53
Well, I took the advice and purchased an iMac last week and everything seems OK so far except that I have a problem with GB.
I have been attempting to 'write' some music via the ''Graphic Format'' and in the ''Editing Notes in a Software Instrument region'' of the HELP menu it cites the use of ''Command+click'' to facilitate the writing process.
My problem is that the keyboard does not show a ''command'' key.
I have tried some key combinations of shift+ click, control+click, option+click and also that one to the right of ''option'' - the one with the Apple logo and squiggly doodad on it.
Nothing seems to work. Would someone kindly explain just what the ''Command'' key actually is, and if it's something staring me in the face, could you explain how to place the desired notes in to the graphic format bar lines?
I have purchased a book on iMac ''Tiger'' and have searched the computer itself, for the location of this mysterious key, by the way.
Many thanks,
ned
[p.s.] There does not appear to be a ''clarinet'' amongst the choices in ''Software Instrument'' box of options.
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Author: ned
Date: 2007-10-01 04:40
OK thanks Alex. It's in the same location as the ''Alt'' key on the PC....presumably it's for the same purpose.
Now...if someone can tell me how to actually make the thing work.
Is it.............Command+click.......together or consecutively?
I have tried commanding, clicking, dragging, dropping, but it's no go still.....
I am obviously blind to something very elementary.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2007-10-01 13:47
Perhaps "click" means use the mouse key
Bob Draznik
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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2007-10-01 16:28
In my happy mac days, the command key was called the "propeller key" the one with the "italicized" fan blades on it.
Bob Phillips
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Author: DAVE
Date: 2007-10-01 16:56
Press the apple key and while holding it, click. That should work. Alternately you could call apple care. It came free with your mac. It is super easy to use and the phone techs are friendly and will help solve your problems. If you are a new mac user I would also recomend getting a book called "the missing manual". There are a bunch of them for the different mac programs and the operating system. If you are unsure of your OS then click the little blue apple at the top left of the screen and click on "about this mac". It will tell you what OS you are using. Get the missing manual; you will not regret it.
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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2007-10-01 19:50
Click the mouse button while holding down the Command key (as others have mentioned, the 'propellor' symbol, or it might have the Apple symbol on it.)
Such basic things, and they just assume you know what they're talking about.
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Author: ned
Date: 2007-10-03 07:26
OK thanks everyone - I have worked out quite a bit already..........but.............can the input/notation be done slowly?
I found another help menu and looked at the ''tutor'', it was quite helpful but did not answer some questions. It seems that one has to compose, whether using the little virtual keyboard, graphic view or notation view, at a furiously rapid pace to keep up with the timeline. Choosing a slower tempo from the sliding ''thermometer'' seems to make no difference to this timeline.
Also, whilst taking the tour I noticed (I think) a larger selection of ''Software instruments'' than seems to be in my actual menu.
I was looking for a clarinet voice, but it's not there unfortunately. Does anyone know if a clarinet voice for GB is availalble?
Many thanks so far.
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Author: Morrigan
Date: 2007-10-03 08:16
Are you trying to write while playing back?! You don't have to, you know.
I had a little play with Garage Band again the other day. I found it annoying and slow to write music simply using the notation view, but anyway. Here's how I do it (and I hope I can explain it OK):
Along the Track View (the top pane), Command + Click at the very beginning of the track (ie. it will have Piano or whatever instrument you have chosen on the left). This bar will now be highlighted in green.
When you move your mouse to the very right edge of this green block, it will turn into an arrow pointing to the right. This means you can now click and drag to make this section as long as you wish.
Next, along the bottom, click on the scissors icon and it will then slide up to reveal more editing things.
Under the 'region' section on the very left, there is a button with a note on it - click there to start Notation View.
Now all you have to do is select your note length and Command + Click to 'write' it.
Remember that you can only write for as many bars as you have selected/highlighted/created in green in the top pane. If you need more, just drag it along. If you want to add another instrument, Command + Click below that.
Hope this helps!
EDIT: I don't think I have the latest version, so things may for differently for you.
Post Edited (2007-10-03 08:20)
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Author: DAVE
Date: 2007-10-03 12:00
I am pretty sure you can buy an orchestral "jam pack". It should have the clarinet voice. Good luck.
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Author: ned
Date: 2007-10-03 21:40
OK thanks Morrigan for the extra advice, it's becoming clearer now.
I'll check out the jam pack Dave.
cheers,
ned
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