Reference Guide

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Tablature
Notation and Lyrics
• With the Draw tool selected, drag fret numbers up or down. When you reach the desired fret
number, release the mouse.
• With the Draw tool selected, move a note to a different string by holding down the ALT key while
you drag the fret number to a different line. If the note you are moving won't play on the string you
are dragging it to, you won't be able to move it.
• Right-click the fret you want to edit. A list of fret numbers appears. Select the one you want, and
the fret you right-clicked changes to the fret number you selected.
Editing Chords or Groups of Notes from the TAB Staff
To edit chords or groups of notes in the TAB staff, first select which notes you want to edit, and then
drag them to new pitches or strings.
To Edit Chords or Groups of Notes from the TAB Staff
1. Click the Select tool in the Staff view toolbar.
2. In the TAB staff, drag a rectangle around the chord or group of notes you want to edit, and release
the mouse.
3. Drag the fret numbers you selected up or down by the amount you want.
4. You can drag the notes to different strings by holding down the ALT key while you drag. If the
notes you are moving won't play on the strings you are dragging them to, you won't be able to
move them.
To Export to an ASCII TAB File
1. Select the track you want to export.
2. Open the Staff view.
3. In the Staff view, click the Export to ASCII TAB button.
The Save As dialog appears.
4. Enter a file name in the File name field.
5. Click OK.
SONAR saves the track with the file extension .txt.
Editing Notes and Chords from the Fretboard
You can transpose single notes or chords from the Fretboard.
To Transpose Single Notes
1. Move the Now Time to the note you want to edit by pressing SHIFT+RIGHT/LEFT ARROW. You
may need to change the note duration by clicking one of the note icons in the Staff view toolbar.
2. Use the Select tool to drag the note left or right on the fretboard.