musescore / musescore/MuseScore

Fretboard diagram feature requests

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Description

Split from #24912, where @scorster suggested these additional features for fretboard diagrams:

  • Add an outline-only circle marker
  • Option to control rotation of triangle when diagram is set to vertical/horizontal
  • Move fingering entry directly beneath the diagram
  • Allow optional alternate fingering on a separate field line
  • Ability to specify the offset of fingerings and the fret number from the diagram
  • Button to open the Style dialog from Properties
  • The option to show the fret number at a specific fret in the diagram (not just the first fret)

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Research direction

Start by reading the parent issue #24912 and its discussion, then locate the existing fretboard diagram implementation; this payload names no files or tests. Treat each listed request as separate scope and establish acceptance criteria for the selected item before implementation.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
design, desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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