From 7af4eb832c7ba705c8ec04544aca7e54fc4414ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: RunasSudo Date: Sat, 23 May 2020 02:58:15 +1000 Subject: [PATCH] Add README.md --- README.md | 19 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README.md diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a081762 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# musescore-serifjazz-chords + +*musescore-serifjazz-chords* provides a [Musescore](https://musescore.org/) [chord symbol style file](https://musescore.org/en/handbook/chord-symbols#appearance) with Jazz-style superscripts and font distinctions, while using standard (sans-)serif fonts congruent with standard engraving formatting. + +## Usage + +From the [files in this repository](https://yingtongli.me/git/musescore-serifjazz-chords/tree/), download the XML file corresponding to the desired staff spacing. XML files are available for the default spacing of 1.764mm, and for various Rastral sizes. + +Load the XML file into Musescore via *Format → Style → Chord Symbols → Appearance → Custom*. + +### Additional features + +To achieve better kerning with A chords, use `*`. For example, type `A*7` or `A*o` instead of `A7` or `Ao` to position the modifier/extension more snugly with the ‘A’. The exception is the half diminished (ø) chord, for which you should type `A*h` (not `A*0`). + +## Information for contributors + +XML files corresponding to specific staff sizes should not be directly edited. They are automatically generated from *chords_serifjazz.m4.xml*. This is an [m4](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_%28computer_language%29) file, which automatically substitutes appropriate layout parameters for each staff size. + +Output XML files can be regenerated using the *build.sh* script. Additional staff sizes can be introduced by editing this script.