In preparation
The editor is ready to use today. This tutorial will document every pane and workflow step by step. For gabc syntax, see Writing GABC (also in preparation).
Planned outline
- What the editor is for — Edit and transcribe; not full composition (initial scope).
- Opening the editor — Nav, library, blank vs. import.
- Three panes — Source, preview, playback.
- Document fields — Title, headers, annotation, colors.
- Insert palette — Clefs, neumes, bars, custos, line breaks.
- Editing gabc body — Highlighted textarea, diagnostics, output copy.
- Import and export — gabc, PDF, PNG, SVG; print.
- Workflow: edit a library chant — Fix lyrics, export PDF for schola.
- Workflow: transcribe from Liber — Step-by-step new document.
- Tips and limits — NABC badge, large pieces, Gregorio comparison.
Try it now
Open the editor — the tool works even while this guide is being written.