Slash marks, Slash marks / rhythm slashes – PreSonus Notion 6 - Notation Software (Boxed) User Manual
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You can display notes as large slash marks . These slashes are used very often in lead sheets and
score reductions, and is generally used to guide rhythm players or soloists through a song or
solo . With Notion, you also use slash notation to playback chord names or diagrams .
1 . Since Notion bases slash marks on notes that already appear on the staff, Enter note values in the places where you
want the slash notation . For this feature, pitch is not considered .
2 .
Highlight
the notes you want to convert to slash marks .
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Identify the rhythm by notation.
3 . Right-click anywhere in the highlighted area .
» A context menu appears .
4 . Select Notes in the menu .
» A submenu appears .
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Submenu under notes.
5 . Click Show as Rhythm Slash .
» Notion replaces the notes with slash marks .
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Result
For stemless slashes, highlight the quarter notes, right click, Notes and select
Hide Stem . Or select Stemless slashes from the palette
If you add chords over the top, Notion will playback the rhythm slashes using the
chords you have added . A useful backing tool and harmony check!
Slash Marks / Rhythm Slashes