abc question..

abc question..

Sorry if this has been asked/answered before. I have a tune I'd like to post in which the first part is in Ador, but it moves onto Dmaj in the 2nd part. How do you change the key/mode between 2 parts in the same tune in "abc" notation ?

# Posted on June 22nd 2008 by Kenny

Re: abc question..

There's no real need, because they're the same key signature of 2 #s, but if you really want to add it in, start a new line after your 1st part, write K: Dmaj, then start another new line and continue with writing your 2nd part. Have a look at this recent submission of mine as an example http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/8623.

# Posted on June 22nd 2008 by Dow

Re: abc question..

Actually there is a need, A dorian has one sharp. Sorry had to be picky.

# Posted on June 22nd 2008 by TMB

Re: abc question..

Oops sorry, you're right! Must be time for me to go to bed.

# Posted on June 22nd 2008 by Dow

Re: abc question..

& in reference to an often linked to old standard reference ~

Dear Steve Mansfield's ABC Tutorial
http://www.lesession.co.uk/abc/abc_notation.htm

Key signatures (the K: field)
http://www.lesession.co.uk/abc/abc_notation.htm#k_field

Mid-tune changes of key, time etc.
http://www.lesession.co.uk/abc/abc_notation.htm#midtune_changes

# Posted on June 22nd 2008 by ceolachan

Re: abc question..

Thanks, Ceol, for the tutorial link- very useful.

# Posted on June 22nd 2008 by P-K

Re: abc question..

Thanks, lads - helpful as always.

# Posted on June 23rd 2008 by Kenny