In your SongWriter folder, you’ll find a folder called Templates. In this folder you’ll find blank SongWriter documents, each with staves in a particular instrumental configuration. These templates can save you time—just open a copy of a score setup you need, and start entering the music. (These templates all have some element(s) not reproducible with the Setup Wizard).
These templates have the “.FTM” extension, which means that they will appear as “untitled” files when you open them. Choose New Document from Template from the File Menu. Any template files in the current folder will appear in the list. Double-click the template you want to use.
Each of these templates has been defined to have sequential measure numbers, page numbers, and a sample title. Staves for the transposing instruments (e.g., clarinets, horns) have been set up to transpose automatically (see Transposing instruments).
When you open a template, SongWriter prompts you with the last two pages of the Setup Wizard which allows you to customize the score information, time signature, key signature, and other score elements.
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Templates |
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Template title |
System setup |
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Barbershop Female.FTM |
Two staves (Sopr, Lead, Alto, Alto) |
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Barbershop Male.FTM |
Two staves (Tenor, Lead, Bari, Bass) |
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Hymnal.FTM |
Two staves |
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Lead Sheet with Empty Measures.FTM |
One staff, clef and time signature first measure only |
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Lyrics and Chords.FTM |
Placeholders for lyrics and chords (w/instructions) |
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PianoVocal.FTM |
Voice and piano grand staff |
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TAB Single Staff.FTM |
Single tab staff, clef first measure only |
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