NOTION Music Forum

Is the "sfz" mark in Notion supposed to make the note louder/accented?

It doesn't seem to be making any difference when I use it - all the notes play at the same volume.

Here's an example:



I read about the bug that can happen when you put dynamics above and below the staff, so I put all mine below - so that shouldn't be the problem. Any ideas, or am I misinterpreting what sfz is supposed to mean?

I have the same problem.

I believe that none of the marks (sfz, sffz, fp, etc.) that are more complex than just a strict signpost for a specific key velocity (pp, mf, fff, etc.) are wired for playback. To approximate some of the effects you are looking for, use regular dynamics and hide them from view so that only the non-wired expression is shown. It isn't always possible to create realistic dynamic changes like fp, so let's hope that all these markings will make it to the playback world soon... Alternatively, you could shop around for a VST sound set that includes the effect you are looking for and run it as an adjunct to the Notion sounds. Or you could start lobbying for such an expansion of Notion's sound set, if you have lots of energy and persistence.

Best wishes,
Thorrild

Thanks

I found this page listing alternate markings, thought someone else might find it useful:

(warning, it plays a sound when it loads :p)

http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary ... rzato.html

Merylair wrote:Thanks

I found this page listing alternate markings, thought someone else might find it useful:

(warning, it plays a sound when it loads :p)

http://www.music.vt.edu/musicdictionary ... rzato.html

Thanks, that's interesting! I'd always wondered what the difference was between sf & sfz