PreSonus Notion 6 - Notation Software (Boxed) - Manual (Page 252)

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Notion enables you to quickly play or perform chords based on chord names or chord diagrams you Enter .
The major advantage of this feature is speed: you can very quickly create a rhythm part just by naming a
chord and then showing the rhythm (by slash marks ) you want it played . This is a significant time-saver,
particularly when you want to “test out” a chord pattern without having to spell out all the notes .
Although typically used by fretted instruments and keyboards, this feature is actually available on any instrument .
1 . Ensure you are in Edit mode .
2 . Enter note values to spell out a rhythm . Don’t be concerned about pitches: only the rhythm will be read by Notion .
◙ Entering a rhythm by note values.
3 . Enter chord names or chord diagrams (see details in previous procedures) .
◙ In the process of Entering chord names.
4 . Highlight the notation .
◙ Highlight the measures involved.
5 . Open a context menu by right-clicking the highlight .
6 . Select Notes > Show as Rhythm Slash .
» In place of noteheads you view slash marks .
◙ Slash marks replace noteheads.
Now, when you play or perform the score, you hear full chords played according to the rhythm of
the slash marks . If you want, you can add articulations and dynamic marks and have them affect
playback . You can also hide the stems of quarter note slashes by right click - Notes - Hide Stems
Play Chord Names