Styles from SMF by Markers on PA2X.

[Peter J]

Hi All,
I have successfully created a number of song specific styles using SMF by markers with chord variations usually no longer than 4 measures and based on a single chord. I am now trying to create a style for an 8 bar sequence of G G Em Em C C D7 D7 and am experiencing difficulty. The sequence in question contains a counter-melody track as Accompaniment 5 with underlying part-chords and the counter melody on top --- the counter melody itself is identical for the G, Em and C chords and only changes for the D7.

I believe that I need to edit the Em, C and D7 part of the SMF for the proposed chord variation by transposing up 3, 7 and 5 semitones respectively to G [with adjustment of the flat 3rd in the minor a further semitone?]. Having prepared this chord variation, I am finding that some parts on Accompaniment 5 are not responding correctly to the Em, C and D7 chord changes at bars 3, 5 and 7 with only some notes being correctly changed and others left untouched by the arranger. The other accompaniment tracks appear to be largely OK.

One aspect of this variation which may have a bearing is that of polyphony. There is a bass track [1note], drums [4], piano [3], guitar [6], sax [1] and counter melody [3]. Is this polyphony excessive for the arranger?

I am uncertain as to what I am doing wrong and would therefore appreciate any advice. Thank you.

[Sam CA]

Hi All,
I have successfully created a number of song specific styles using SMF by markers with chord variations usually no longer than 4 measures and based on a single chord. I am now trying to create a style for an 8 bar sequence of G G Em Em C C D7 D7 and am experiencing difficulty. The sequence in question contains a counter-melody track as Accompaniment 5 with underlying part-chords and the counter melody on top --- the counter melody itself is identical for the G, Em and C chords and only changes for the D7.

I believe that I need to edit the Em, C and D7 part of the SMF for the proposed chord variation by transposing up 3, 7 and 5 semitones respectively to G [with adjustment of the flat 3rd in the minor a further semitone?]. Having prepared this chord variation, I am finding that some parts on Accompaniment 5 are not responding correctly to the Em, C and D7 chord changes at bars 3, 5 and 7 with only some notes being correctly changed and others left untouched by the arranger. The other accompaniment tracks appear to be largely OK.

One aspect of this variation which may have a bearing is that of polyphony. There is a bass track [1note], drums [4], piano [3], guitar [6], sax [1] and counter melody [3]. Is this polyphony excessive for the arranger?

I am uncertain as to what I am doing wrong and would therefore appreciate any advice. Thank you.

Hi Peter,
E-mail me the file, and i'll look into it. Check your inbox.

[Peter J]

Sam,
Many thanks. File sent.