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[quote name='charic' timestamp='1456845838' post='2992832'] If you're just trying to do a visual without any kind of meaning I would go for something like Inkscape but it may take a little time to learn [/quote] It's got to have a meaning. I have to compose 2 pieces of music, but use graphic notation, text or some other none standard means of communicating it.

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1456841768' post='2992782'] Assuming you're using PC. Have a look at your Character map. It should have all your fonts in it. You can just cut and paste from that into your drawing package. [/quote] I use a Mac. Thanks for the suggestion though. I've got until mid April, but want to start on it, just for my peace of mind.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1456832064' post='2992596'] Word is essentially a glorified type-writer. While it might be possible to do, you'd probably spend as long (if not longer) trying to learn how to achieve this as you would actually doing it. You need to right tools to do the job properly but you also need the right skills to use them (a bit like music really). If I was looking to create something like this I'd probably be looking at a combination of Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign as well as a more traditional notation program, together with a Wacom Cintiq for getting it all onto the computer in the first place, but then, I've already go the tools and the know-how to use them, so I'm not going to be taking a lot of time to learn a whole new set of skills. There seems to be a lot of misconceptions about computer programs for graphics and an incorrect assumption that just owning one will automatically give you all the skills you need. No-one here would assume that owning a DAW automatically makes you an ace composer or producer, so why would graphics be any different? Which brings me on to: And TBH this is still the way I'd do it. The computer is great for getting things neat and accurate, but the roughness and hand-drawn look is what makes the images you posted originally so compelling. And be creating a true "original" you also create extra value to you score should you ever become well-known enough as a composer. You can't replicate the uniqueness of the one-off original manuscript with a computer file. Also even if I was to go with the software approach I'd still be starting with something hand drawn on paper which I would then scan in to use as a template. Again it's a question of using the right tools for the job. Does it really have to be neat? I'm sure the composer(s?) of the manuscripts you posted originally would have something to say about that. Of course it depends on what you are actually going to produce. IMO so long as what you produce is legible and understandable by the musicians who are expected to perform the music from your score, then it is neat enough. EDIT: If I didn't already have the skills and tools to do this on the computer, I'd be investing my time an energy in improving my basic drawing and penmanship using pens and paper. [/quote] We were looking at some Ferneyhough scores and his handwritten notes for his string quartet no 2 in a lecture today. I'm thinking of trying hand drawn stuff, maybe use pencil first and then possibly go over in ink. Thanks for the reply 😊.

Thanks for all your suggestions, I'll check them out. I've got Sibelius, and use it for regular stuff, but it's not really designed for the more avant garde stuff like I'm asked to do for this assignment.

[quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1456829351' post='2992556'] On Gearslutz, a recent thread mentioned Csound, PD and Paulstretch. Sadly, I know nothing about these, as my days were 40 years ago, but you could investigate those. Good luck! [/quote] Thanks 😊. It's for part of my MMus portfolio, so needs to be neat 😊.

[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1456797296' post='2992381'] You're in good company, then... Mozart ... Beethoven ... Chopin ... All skills can be honed; is it maybe time for you to hone your manuscript skills now..? It's very creative, being 'hands on'; far more than having a machine do it for you. Just sayin'. [/quote] I'm pretty much ok with 'normal' handwritten notation, it's all the crazy lines and curves etc on the graphic notation.

What software could do something this, could you do it in Word ? Only my handwriting/drawing is awful. [attachment=213611:12400458_459438644264402_5260268599431189040_n.jpg] [attachment=213612:pod38_guy4.jpg]

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1456604330' post='2990731'] Nice vibe again. [/quote] Thanks .

An idea that I woke up with. [url="https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend/12a"]https://soundcloud.com/an-ending-ascend/12a[/url]

[quote name='Subbeh' timestamp='1456536666' post='2990183'] Or failing that, can anyone personally recommend somewhere in Birmingham for a setup? The little guitar shop also in the Jewelry Quarter is the only other place I can think of, PMT of course but last time I saw their tech he seemed far more interested in his game of thrones books than doing any work. That time Guitar Spares and Repairs (Joe) sorted me out, gutted that they seem to be gone [/quote] John Diggins at JD guitars.

[quote name='ped' timestamp='1456523924' post='2990111'] Took the clip off my Polytune and stuck it on me headstock [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/pedullaman/media/IMG_9024_zpslo42q0pj.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v164/pedullaman/IMG_9024_zpslo42q0pj.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Works great! [/quote] That is genius ! I sold mine because it wouldn't fit on the headstock of my Roscoe, not so that I could see it anyway, and the display doesn't rotate.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1456522338' post='2990096'] Of course it is - if everyone puts it there. I suspect trying to herd cats into size and colour order might be marginally easier though... [/quote] I mean the little box thing that we put the price in. It's displayed when you open the thread, but would it be possible to see to without ?

Would it not be possible for the price to be shown in the title ?

So you're selling it for £550.then reduce it to £475, so it has to be moved. You're not willing to post it, then decide to post it, again it has to me moved. It would get very messy. I just like browsing. If you don't know what you want, then it makes sense to just browse, ignoring the ones that are out of your price range. Maybe ask that people display the price with the thread title, so there's no need to actually go into the thread ?