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Element: step

Description

The step type represents a step of the diatonic scale, represented using the English letters A through G.

Derived By

Type step

Enumeration
Value  Description 







Referenced By
Example

      <note default-x="80">
        <pitch>
          <step>E</step>
          <octave>5</octave>
        </pitch>
        <duration>2</duration>
        <voice>1</voice>
        <type>quarter</type>
        <stem default-y="-40">down</stem>
      </note>

Definition

See pitch

 

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