musescore / musescore/MuseScore

Add support for 'Col Primo' in scores

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Description

Your idea

Sometimes in full scores 'Col Primo' or abbreviated to 'Col' is used to signify that a given part is unison with another part in the score so as to make the score easier to read. It would be nice if we could use Col Primo in Musescore, like this part in this Thad Jones chart:

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Problem to be solved

Score readability.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating existing support for score text and unison indications, then clarify the intended behavior for using and displaying “Col Primo” or “Col” before defining completion.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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