Music Sheets - Increase title to 40 characters length (instead of 32)

Dear y'all,

I believe the title is pretty much self-explanatory. ^^'

It would make my life tremendously easier if our music sheets could have titles of 40 characters max, instead of the current 32.

I could write a lengthy explanation about the 'why', but I believe it wouldn't be of any interest... And it probably would bore everyone to death.

If other people think such a change wouldn't be an improvement, I'd very much like to know the reasons why (because I'm curious).

Whatever happens: hugs for everyone!

 

Hi thanks for the hugs. I think it's a great idea to have ability to have the song title a little longer. Many times I can't add it all and have to abbreviate.

 

I'll second this. I've also had to shorten titles. Even 40 characters is not always enough, as I have a few that are a few over 40 characters - mostly instrument-specific sheets. For example, I have this band file: Fanfare For The Common Man.txt
Flute=Fanfare For The Common Man-Flute.abc
Recorder=Fanfare For The Common Man-Recorder.abc
StreetOrgan=Fanfare For The Common Man-StreetOrgan.abc
Drum=Fanfare For The Common Man-Drum.abc

"Fanfare For The Common Man-StreetOrgan" is 38 characters long. I do have some songs in my "to do" list that will push beyond even that 40 character limit. Now, of course, you don't have to have the sheet music for the instrument for which the ABC file is intended in the ABC file name (and the sheet music title), but it does make things easier.

 

Actually, I do – kinda – have to.

I modify the pitch depending on the instrument. Some scores need to be played lower on harp and higher on piano to sound good.

As a result, I need to label each and every one of my music sheets, so I know on which instrument it's meant to be played. Hence me asking for longer titles.

Told you it would be a boring explanation.

 

Maybe not boring to those who also make sheet musics from their music files who have the same issues. I have containers of song sets for playing in groups. I call them songset 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. They each contain a library of song parts to choose from. Each bag has the same song choices with different parts for the songs. Being able to title them to be more understood is a great wish list if it is possible.

 

I beg for forgiveness, sweet @majoria70 – I was genuinely convinced such an issue would be boring, because:
– people who have to deal with it already know the 'why', so they don't need to hear it from me;
– people who don't know about it probably don't make music sheets and wouldn't care about the 'why'.

Hug?

 

Sorry to insist, but that 32 characters limit is becoming a real pain in the neck.

This morning, I finished cleaning the code for this, adapted for lute:


About to publish the music sheet, I realize there's a song by the same name (by Sia). 'No big deal', I thought, 'I'm just gonna add (Jim's theme) at the end to avoid any confusion'.

Nope, can't do.
[Lute] I'm Still Here (Jim's theme) => I'm three characters short.

Switching to the next sheet on my list. Which is this one:


Mapping the instruments, I realize it sounds really good when played solo on Large Harp. About to publish the music sheet...

Nope, can't do.
[Large Harp] The Voice In My Heart => I'm two characters short.

Please, please, please, could you increase that character limit? From what some players told me, having to delete spaces or rely on abbreviations only achieves confusing people.

Please, @Sannio, @DavidDC, @Winston - I have no idea who's in charge of this so I'm begging all of you guys.

 

Much obliged, a thousand blessings on your household!

 

You just made me very, very, very, very, very, (...), happy!

Thank you SO much!