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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 .

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 .

Submenu under notes.

5 . Click Show as Rhythm Slash .

» Notion replaces the notes with slash marks .

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