Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Guitar Pro 6 del fabbricante Arobas Music
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G ui t a r P r o 6 User’s Guide Copyright © 1997-2012 Arobas Music – All rights reserved www.guitar-pro.com.
Table of Contents Getting started........ ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. 3 Installation........................ .....................
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 3 Getting started Installation A. Minimal requirements depending on your Operating System 1. Windows® XP/Vista/Win7, or Ubuntu (officially supp.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 4 2. To start Guitar Pro To start Guitar Pro, double-click on the Guitar Pro shortcut on the desktop, or use the Start > Programs > Guitar Pro 6 menu.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 5 F. Updating Guitar Pro The updates for Guitar Pro 6.x are free for registered users of version 6. All you need to do i s launch the Updater via the Help > Launch Updater m enu. You can also di rectly download the updates and soundbanks from the www.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 6 New Features The 6 th ve rsion of Guitar Pro is a complete rewrite, and is natively Windows /Mac/Linux compatible. The interface has been entirely redesigned fo r better ergonomy, to m ake writing and editing easier still, and to offer a better display of the score.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 7 Navigate around the mySongBook portal and freely browse our sheet music library. Preview and pre-listen to any scores before you make your choices. You will just need to create your account and fill in your personal information in order to make a purchase.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 8 Overview Introduction Welcome into Guitar Pro! Guitar Pro is a complete workshop for all guitarists — beginning or advanced — who wish to improve, write music, or simply use a virtual backing band.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 9 Understanding Notation It is recommended that you know how to read tablature and have a f ew notions of rhythm before you use Guitar Pro. Following is a quick overview of some basic notions. 1.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 10 The Main Screen The new interface has been e ntirely redesigned to make it user-friendlier at the same time as more comprehensive, while remaining faithful to the m ajor aspects that have constituted Guitar Pro’s identity — Edition, Sound, Tools, and Sharing.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 11 6. The Lyrics panel Edit lyrics in sync with the melody l ine. The texts are automatically inserted as you type them in.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 12 Using Guitar Pro Writing a Score Creating a New Score Guitar Pro 6 makes it possible to work on several files at the same time. Each file will appear under a tab above the score’s window. To create a new score in Guitar Pro, you need to follow these steps: 1.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 13 4. Setting the signature and triplet-feel Click on (or menu: Bar > Time Signature ) to open the Time Signature window. Choose a signature for the score ( it is set by default on 4/4). The time signature determines the number of beats in each bar.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 14 Bb. Tip: You can also apply that option for guitar that uses a capo or is set in open tuning. That way, you can maintain the original tonality of the piece you play while the notation of the particular track you are working on is made easier for you to read.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 15 You may also choose a c olour for the bars that will appear in the Global View (see the Main sc reen ), and the type(s) of notation you wish to use (slash, standard, or tab).
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 16 merely a representation of rhythm, and is therefore not designed for writing as such – but if you add a chord on the staff a slash will appe ar and you can then modify the rhythm.) Every note added into one kind of notation is instantaneously duplicated into the other.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 17 Tip: If you edit the rhythm after you have captured the notes (instead of for every note), it is possible that you get misplaced barlines. In that case, it may be useful to use the Bar Arranger tool.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 18 The direction of the notes' tails can be defined individually for each voice on the Notation tab of the Stylesheet . The beams can also be forced to show horizontally for the drums (see Stylesheet options).
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 19 Inserting Events With the Soundboard and the Instrument panel, you can define the settings for playback right from the beginning of the score.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 20 Adding Symbols Guitar Pro allows you to insert all of the musical symbols into the score, and particularly those specific to the guitar. Most of these symbols are taken into account whenever the score is being played.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 21 This sym bol replaces an o pening bar-line, and m eans that every bar that follows it will be played again a certain number of times, depending on the Repeat close sign (see below). Repeat close This symbol replaces a closing bar-line, and sends you back to the las t Repeat open sign.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 22 A tie li nks the note to the note preceding it. It lengthens the duration of that preceding note, therefore, by the duration of the tied note. Multiple ties You can also tie an entire beat to the beat preceding it.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 23 A heavily accented note follows the same principle as an accented note, except in a more pronounced manner. Staccato A staccato indicates a very short note, independently of the note’s duration on the score .
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 24 The Stylesheet allows you to display the bend in standard notation too. Here’s an example of what you can do: Fade in (violin effect) This consists in using the volume knob on an electric guitar to raise the sound and not hear the attack of the pick on the note.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 25 Turn The turn (in Italian “gruppetto ,” “little group”) is a melodic ornament in the form of a melodic line of four notes turning around the main note and revealing the two notes next to i t — higher and l ower.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 26 Wide Vibrato (Tremolo Bar) The wide vibrato i s stronger than the simple vibrato, and is obtained by using the vibrato bar. This effect is applied to the whole chord. The wide vibrato is displayed as a big wave above the tablature and ends as soon as a new note i s played.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 27 Pop (bass) The poppi ng effect c onsists in popping one of the two highest strings with amplitude with the right hand forefinger (for a right-handed person). The popping effect is o ften preceded by a slapping effect (see above).
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 28 Adding Lyrics You can add lyrics to the score with the Lyrics panel. Lyrics get automatically inserted into the chosen track. This way you can edit your text easily (with cut/copy/paste, f or instance), and organize it into sections (Verse, Chorus, and so on).
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 29 Adding Sections Sections are m arkers to allow you to easily get to any part o f the score . They can be set as letters and/or names (Intro, Chorus, Verse, etc.). The markers are tied to the bars, and are therefore linked to the master track.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 30 Cut, copy, paste Cut / Copy on a Single Track Since you are here cutting or copying from a single track (i.e., not in multiple selection), the function will not take the structures of the bars (signatures, etc.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 31 Using Wizards Guitar Pro includes many wizards to help you work faster whe n creating your scores . These wizards are available from the Tools menu. Note-Related Wizards Let Ring Options Sets the Let Ring attribute for each string over a selected range o f bars or notes.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 32 The Guitar Pro 6 Stylesheet You can entirely customize the general outlook of your scores, and give it a professional finish.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 33 Drums and Percussions You can use the Shortcuts to capture notes into a drums /percussion track. Each line can present several articulations (e.g., the charleston can be open, semi-open, or closed), and you can use the 1, 2, 3 keys from the numerical pad.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 34 Working with a Score Looking for Tablatures Finding Guitar Pro files Guitar Pro files are recognizable f rom their .GP3 (versions 3.x), .GP4 (versions 4.x), .GP5 (versions 5.x), and .GPX (versions 6.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 35 Display Settings To make the most of Guitar Pro, it is important to set your display options carefully.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 36 Sound Settings Guitar Pro proposes two different technologies useable simultaneously to play the score : MIDI and the RSE . The RSE Sound The R SE [Realistic Sound Engine ] is a unique technology.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 37 You can now change the soundbank on a track via the menu Edit > Insert a soundbank change This window opens up for y ou to insert a soundbank change exactly on the current beat, by selecting a soundbank from the list (2).
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 38 An editing test case: I wish to change the Strat guitar (MB pickup) to another soundbank on bar three, first beat. I will double-click on the button to the right of the instrument's line (1), and will directly access the window " Insert a soundbank-change event ".
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 39 buttons. If you wish to start the Wah-Wah effect at any precise point, you can set up two variations with one including a bypassed Wah-Wah and one with an active one. Midi Sound Definition : MIDI – Musical Instrument Digital Interface.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 40 Score Playback Guitar Pro has been designed to facilitate the learning of a score . Many playback options are available.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 41 Furthermore, whenever a track contains no volume automations , you can actually adjust the volume during playback.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 42 Printing Printing a Score Go down File > Print to get a printout of your score . Use the Stylesheet (File > Stylesheet) to customize fonts, page setup, margins, and all other page settings .
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 43 PowerTab Import The File > Import > PowerTab menu allows you to import from PowerTab® format. PowerTab® is an e xcellent tablature editor, similar to Guitar Pro but with a different approch.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 44 WAV Export Use the File > Export > WAV to save an audi o copy of your score , so you can listen to it by use of any regular audio player. You can also burn that audio file onto a CD (using for instance a burning software such as Nero® or EasyCD Creator®).
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 45 Using mySongBook - Which version of Guitar Pro allows you to have access to the portal mySongBook ? You are using Guitar Pro: Version 6.1 (and higher) of Guitar Pro 6 gives you access to the portal.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 46 Your music scores are available via your Guitar Pro software. We are working on designing new tools to make your sheet music library available via your web navigator or your mobile phone.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 47 Tools for Guitarists Chord Diagram Generator The Chord Diagram Generator not only allows you to make your tablature richer, it constitutes in.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 48 You can build a diagram by directly clicking on the frets symbolized in it: click on a fret to add or take out a note; use the scroll.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 49 Scale Engine The Scale Engine allows yo u to view and listen to a great number of scales in any tonality. It can also retrieve the scale used in a score. To activate the Scale Engine , use the Tools > Scales menu.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 50 Virtual Fretboard The fretboard offers many fe atures. It can be us ed to view the notes of the score , to enter them, or to visualize the scales . To activate the fretboard, use the View > Fretboard menu.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 51 Virtual Keyboard Just like the fretboard , the keyboard allows to view and to enter the notes of the score . It can also show the scales . To activate the Keybo ard, go down the View > Keyboard menu, on a track corresponding to a non-fretted instrument.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 52 Tuner Guitar Pro allows you to tune your guitar in many different ways: by ear, or by pl ugging your guitar into your computer, or by using a microphone. Whichever way you choose, what Guitar Pro takes into account is the tuning of the active track .
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 53 4. Play the score (menu Sound > Play from the Beginning ) The first (empty) bar will then be played indefinitely over, with the tick of the metronome. Copyright © 1997-2012 Arobas Music – All rights reserved www.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 54 References Drop-Down Menus File menu New Creates a new score from a template . See Creating a New Score Open Opens an existing score. See Looking for tablatures Open Recent Gives a list of recently opened files.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 55 Edit menu Undo Cancels the very last action. See Navigating around the Score Redo Repeats the very last action. Cut Cuts notes or bars on one or several tracks. See Cut/Copy/Paste Copy Copies notes or bars on one or several tracks .
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 56 Bar menu Insert Bar Inserts a bar before the current bar. See Organizing Bars Delete Bar Deletes the bar(s) selected. See Organizing Bars Clef Opens the Clef window. See Adding Symbols Key Signature Opens the Key Signature window.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 57 Note menu Unless otherwise stated, each action below is directly inserted on the selected beat . Inserts a beat See Adding Notes to the Score Delete the Beats Deletes selected beats. See Adding Notes to the Score Copy Beats at the End Copies selected beats at the end of the bar.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 58 Effects menu Unless otherwise stated, every effect is set directly onto the selected note. Dead Note See Adding Symbols Grace Note > See A.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 59 Section menu Insert/Remove... Insert or remove a section Previous Section Go to the previous section Next Section Go to the next section Tools menu Digital Tuner Opens the Digital Tuner . Scales Opens the Scale Engine Transpose Transposes one or all or the tracks .
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 60 Midi Input Active Activates or deactivates MIDI capturing. See Adding Notes to the Score ; See Sound Settings RSE [Realistic Sound Engine] Activates or deactivates the RSE. When deactivated, the soun d is MIDI only.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 61 Keyboard Shortcuts Notes and rests WINDOWS MACINTOSH from whole to 64 th note +/- +/- Dotted note .
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 62 Accent/Fingering WINDOWS MACINTOSH Legato slide S S Shift slide Alt+S ⌥ S Tapping left hand ( ( HO/PO H H Tap ) ) Slap $ $ Pop Ctrl+$ ⌘ $.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 63 Triplet Feel Ctrl+/ ⌘ / Free time | | Repeat a bar % % Repeat two bars Ctrl+% ⌘ % Multirest Ctrl+R ⌘ R Repeat open [ [ Repeat close ] ].
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 64 Beginning of bar Home ↖ End of bar End ↘ First bar Ctrl+ Home ⌘↖ Last bar Ctrl+ End ⌘↘ Previous section Alt+ ← ⌥ ← Next sec.
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 65 Index accented note..................................... ................................ ............................... ................................ .... . 22, 23, 61 Accented notes.....
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 66 fingering........................... ............................... ................................ ............................... ................ ... ... . 26, 32, 47 Free-time...........
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 67 Operating System.................................. ................................ ............................... ................................ .......... ... .. 3 orchestra..............
User’s Handbook for Version 6 – updated Oct. 2011 - 68 stems.................. ................................ ............................... ................................ ............................... ... . 17, 27, 57 stringed instruments.
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