Changing Time Signature

[mangrisa]

Hello, I used to be able to change the time signature of any song until the recent update to iReal Pro. After the update I have not been able to do so. Does anyone know if this function is not available anymore? I really hope it is still possible to change the time signature as it is very useful for practice. I would really appreciate any help or suggestion you may have. Thanks!

 

[Niki]

Hello, sure, you can change the time signature. When you open the editor, tap on Chords and you will see the time signatures.
There is a detailed tutorial inside of the app in Settings. Enjoy the app and have a nice Sunday

 

[ldecola]

using ipad mini...don't see 'chords' where i can tap to change time sig. sorry if this has been answered elsewhere...please direct me.

 

[ldecola]

select song > edit (the pencil) > keyboard > the 'space bar toggles between SYMBOLS and CHORDS > choose the time signature.

 

[Chorded]

Can you provide the process (IOS) for changing the time signature at the start of the song? I cannot highlight it to change it. The first highlighted chord/symbol is the first chord of the song.

 

[pdxdjazz]

select song > edit (the pencil) > keyboard > the 'space bar toggles between SYMBOLS and CHORDS > choose the time signature.

In the editor, place the cursor in the space that you would like to begin a new (or different) time-sig.
Then follow the instructions quoted above.
The time-sig will be added to the chart ahead of the space with the cursor.
If the cursor is in the first space of the song, the time-sig will be set (or re-set) for the song.
)BOB

 

[Chorded]

Thanks for the quick response. I was thinking the cursor needed to be on the time signature to be able to change it.

 

[bmunger]

Hello. I was albe to change the visible text of the time signature, but it did not adjust all the measures. For example, the default was 4/4 (with 4 beats in every measure). When I changed to 3/4, it changed the text top left, but still had 4 beats per measure.

Hello. I was able to change the key signature text as describe above, but the measures still showed the default beats. For example, the default was 4/4 with 4 beats per measure through all the bars. Then when I changed to 3/4 (showed the "3/4" top left), all the measures still showed 4 beats per measure. It did not adjust to 3 beats as expected.

 

[pdxdjazz]

The time-sig change affects the player.
If there are 4 chords in any bar, you'll get an error message.
4-space measures are fine for 3/4 time.
More:
https://forums.irealpro.com/threads/How-do-I-get-a-song-to-play-in-3-4-time-or-waltz-style.12638/
)BOV

 

[bmunger]

The time-sig change affects the player.
If there are 4 chords in any bar, you'll get an error message.
4-space measures are fine for 3/4 time.
More:
https://forums.irealpro.com/threads/How-do-I-get-a-song-to-play-in-3-4-time-or-waltz-style.12638/
)BOV

I guess what I am asking, for a brand new file, it defaults to 4/4 with all the blank measures in the document set to 4 beats (40 measures for sake of discussion). I wanted to know how to change to 3/4 (for example) and the entire blank document changes to 3 beats per measure. Without having to delete a beat for all 40 measures individually.

 

[pdxdjazz]

The built-in Templates provide either 4, 4-space bars for each 16-space line (48) or 8, 2-space measures(96) and others. I most often start with the 48 bar page, quickly edit it as needed, then delete unused bars (highlight-cut).
You are welcome to create your own ,blank template (be sure to save it for your future use).
https://forums.irealpro.com/threads/Templates.327/

But.....
3-space bars create other spacing issues.
Will you use 5 bars per line (with an extra space)?
A 16-bar section will have 3-lines (systems) and an extra bar...

You really don't need to delete any spaces; 4-space measures will work just fine AND the charts will be "square".
Check out how iReal pro handles other posted 3/4, 3/2, 6/8, and 6/4 songs.
)BOB

 

[bmunger]

Thanks. I think I get it now.