Saving a classic SmartMusic Accompaniment

Noteman says: View the Create a classic SmartMusic file QuickStart Video for an overview.

Creating the four types of classic SmartMusic Accompaniment files

Finale is capable of creating several different types of classic SmartMusic files. It is important to decide which type of classic SmartMusic file you would like to create.

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

  1. Create a solo assessment file without accompaniment
  2. Create a solo assessment file with accompaniment
  3. Create an ensemble file with customizable accompaniment
  4. Create a solo performance file with intelligent accompaniment (Follow Me)

Creating a solo assessment file without accompaniment

Solo notation files can be saved for use with classic SmartMusic assessment. This is the most straightforward type of assessment file, and does not include accompaniment. In order to grade the solo performance, all assessment files include the solo notation file for display in classic SmartMusic.

Creating a solo assessment file with accompaniment

This is the same as a solo assessment file described above but with the addition of an accompaniment file. Although classic SmartMusic will play the accompaniment during the assessment, Intelligent Accompaniment (Follow Me) is not available for any assessment file. If needed, use the steps in Configuring audio playback for SmartMusic accompaniments (Optional).

Creating an ensemble file

The purpose of the ensemble file is to give the instrumentalist a canvas of parts that can be turned on or off individually. For example, a trombone player might mute the piano and drums in a big band chart in order to better hear how his part fits with the other horns. Intelligent Accompaniment (Follow Me) is not available for use with ensemble files, and notation is not displayed onscreen.

Creating a solo performance file with intelligent accompaniment (Follow Me)

This option includes a solo line and any number of accompaniment staves. Intelligent Accompaniment (Follow Me) follows the soloist during the classic SmartMusic performance and the solo notation can be included for display in the classic SmartMusic interface. Alternative steps are required if you would like to create a solo with accompaniment that can be assessed for accuracy by classic SmartMusic.

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