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==Quick start==
::''To see more details, see [[Help:Score submission guide/Detailed description]]''
===A. Before connecting to CPDL===


==Quick start==
# In your music transcription software, edit your score the way you want it.
::''To see more details, click on one of the links below''
# Save it using a short, unique file name.
# Save PDF, MID, and MXL files of your score.


A.'''Before connecting to CPDL'''
===B. Add work to CPDL===
#In your music transcription software, edit your score the way you want it.
#Save it using a short, unique file name.
#Save PDF, MID, and MXL files of your score.


B.'''Log in to CPDL'''
# Log in to CPDL.
:1. Search for composer in search bar; also search in [[:Category:Composers]]. Look also for alternate spellings of composer's name.
# Search for composer in search bar; also search in [[:Category:Composers]]. Look also for alternate spellings of composer's name.
:2. #If composer is found, migrate to composer page, and look for your work. If your work is found, migrate to work page, and click on "Add new edition" tab. If work is not found, click on "Add new work" on composer page.
# Open a few works by the composer, to get ideas about how to format a work page.
:3. If composer is not found, migrate to any composer page, click on "Add new work".
# If composer is found, migrate to composer page, and look for your work. If your work is found, migrate to work page, and click on "Add new edition" tab. If work is not found, click on "Add new work" on composer page.
:4. Complete the AddWork form:
# If composer is not found, migrate to any composer page, click on "Add new work".
## Title of work. Use a short title that is distinguishable from others. Avoid special characters.
# Complete the AddWork form. Required items in '''bold'''.
## '''Title of work'''. Use a short title that is distinguishable from others. Avoid special characters.
## Name of composer. First_name Last_name; don't change it unless you are adding a new composer (composer not found in search above). If more than one, leave blank.
## Name of composer. First_name Last_name; don't change it unless you are adding a new composer (composer not found in search above). If more than one, leave blank.
## Name of lyricist. Choose name from [[:Category:Lyricists]]. If more than one, leave blank.
## Name of lyricist. Choose name from [[:Category:Lyricists]]. If more than one, leave blank.
## Name of editor/contributor. Your real name.
## '''Name of editor/contributor'''. Your real name.
## Email of editor/contributor. Your e-mail address in full.
## '''Email of editor/contributor'''. Your e-mail address in full.
## Publish my e-mail address. Leave unchecked.
## Publish my e-mail address. Leave unchecked.
## Genre. Select "Sacred" or "Secular".
## '''Genre'''. Select "Sacred" or "Secular".
## Subgenre. Select from dropdown menu; leave blank if unsure or unknown.
## Subgenre. Select from dropdown menu; leave blank if unsure or unknown.
## Number of voices. Integer number from 1 to 26.
## '''Number of voices'''. Integer number from 1 to 26.
## Voicing. String of letters using only S, A, T, or B. Punctuate with "." to separate choirs.  
## '''Voicing'''. String of letters using only S, A, T, or B. Punctuate with "." to separate choirs.  
## Year of first publication. Integer number; can. begin with "ca. " or "post " as needed.
## Year of first publication. Integer number; can. begin with "ca. " or "post " as needed.
## Language. Choose one from dropdown menu; if more than one, leave field blank.
## '''Language'''. Choose one from dropdown menu; if more than one, leave field blank.
## Composer's time period. Leave as is; automatically populated.
## Composer's time period. Leave as is; automatically populated.
## Orchestration. Choose from dropdown menu; choose "A cappella" if unaccompanied.
## Orchestration. Choose from dropdown menu; choose "A cappella" if unaccompanied.
## Notes about musical composition.  
## Notes about musical composition.  
## Sheet music format (default is 'PDF'). Leave it "PDF".
## '''Sheet music format'''. Leave it "PDF".
## Sheet music location. Leave blank, click "Upload file now", migrate to PDF file on your computer; close tab when finished.
## '''Sheet music location'''. Leave blank, click "Upload file now", migrate to PDF file on your computer; close tab when finished.
## Size of PDF file. Automatically populated.
## Size of PDF file. Automatically populated.
## Number of pages. Automatically populated.
## Number of pages. Automatically populated.
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## Music notation program (only list if you are making the notation file available). Automatically populated.
## Music notation program (only list if you are making the notation file available). Automatically populated.
## Notes about edition.
## Notes about edition.
## Copyright type. Choose one from dropdown menu. Choose "CPDL" if not sure.
## '''Copyright type'''. Choose one from dropdown menu. Choose "CPDL" if not sure.
## External web links. Leave for later.
## External web links. Leave for later.
## Your email address. Give your email address again.
## '''Your email address'''. Give your email address again.
## Do not automatically add wiki code. Leave unchecked.
## Do not automatically add wiki code. Leave unchecked.
# When you click "submit", wait … you will return to composer page.


===C. Edit work page===


# On composer page, click your new work, and edit it.
# Items that may need editing:
## Add your own transcription file to the list of files.
## If more than one composer or lyricist, change <tt><nowiki>{{Composer|}}</nowiki></tt> to <tt><nowiki>{{Composer|2|<name1>|<name2>}}</nowiki></tt>.
## Add Edition notes or Description.
## Add text; either link to a text page: <tt><nowiki>{{LinkText|<pagename>}}</nowiki></tt> or Type in text: <tt><nowiki>{{Text|<language>|<Text>}}</nowiki></tt>
## If title of work starts with an article adjective, put at the bottom: <tt><nowiki>{{DEFAULTSORT:{{WorkSorter}}}}</nowiki></tt>
# Click "Show preview". Change items that need editing before saving changes.
# If composer is new, there will be a link next to the composer's name; click it and go to the next section.


===D. Edit composer page===
# Open composer page. Make sure your work is included; if the page has been automated, you should see your work in its place.
# If composer is new:
## Fill in birth and death dates.
## Write (or copy) short biography.
## Add publications, if known.
## At bottom of page, edit birth, death, era, and nationality information.
# Click "Show preview".  Change items that need editing before saving changes.
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==Adding new edition information==
During the process to add a new work or to add a new edition to an existing work, a form, named "Add work form", is presented to you. Below is a list of the elements of the page with explanatory information:
During the process to add a new work or to add a new edition to an existing work, a form, named "Add work form", is presented to you. Below is a list of the elements of the page with explanatory information:
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==What to include in your edition==
==What to include in your edition==
For information about what to include in your edition and tips on improving readability of your score, see [[Help:The_perfect_edition|this page]].
For information about what to include in your edition and tips on improving readability of your score, see [[Help:The_perfect_edition|this page]].
 
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Revision as of 15:38, 10 July 2020

WARNING. This page is a draft - work in progress.

Quick start

To see more details, see Help:Score submission guide/Detailed description

A. Before connecting to CPDL

  1. In your music transcription software, edit your score the way you want it.
  2. Save it using a short, unique file name.
  3. Save PDF, MID, and MXL files of your score.

B. Add work to CPDL

  1. Log in to CPDL.
  2. Search for composer in search bar; also search in Category:Composers. Look also for alternate spellings of composer's name.
  3. Open a few works by the composer, to get ideas about how to format a work page.
  4. If composer is found, migrate to composer page, and look for your work. If your work is found, migrate to work page, and click on "Add new edition" tab. If work is not found, click on "Add new work" on composer page.
  5. If composer is not found, migrate to any composer page, click on "Add new work".
  6. Complete the AddWork form. Required items in bold.
    1. Title of work. Use a short title that is distinguishable from others. Avoid special characters.
    2. Name of composer. First_name Last_name; don't change it unless you are adding a new composer (composer not found in search above). If more than one, leave blank.
    3. Name of lyricist. Choose name from Category:Lyricists. If more than one, leave blank.
    4. Name of editor/contributor. Your real name.
    5. Email of editor/contributor. Your e-mail address in full.
    6. Publish my e-mail address. Leave unchecked.
    7. Genre. Select "Sacred" or "Secular".
    8. Subgenre. Select from dropdown menu; leave blank if unsure or unknown.
    9. Number of voices. Integer number from 1 to 26.
    10. Voicing. String of letters using only S, A, T, or B. Punctuate with "." to separate choirs.
    11. Year of first publication. Integer number; can. begin with "ca. " or "post " as needed.
    12. Language. Choose one from dropdown menu; if more than one, leave field blank.
    13. Composer's time period. Leave as is; automatically populated.
    14. Orchestration. Choose from dropdown menu; choose "A cappella" if unaccompanied.
    15. Notes about musical composition.
    16. Sheet music format. Leave it "PDF".
    17. Sheet music location. Leave blank, click "Upload file now", migrate to PDF file on your computer; close tab when finished.
    18. Size of PDF file. Automatically populated.
    19. Number of pages. Automatically populated.
    20. Midi file (give URL, or name file). Leave blank, click "Upload file now", migrate to MID file on your computer; close tab when finished.
    21. MP3 file (give URL, or name of file). Leave blank.
    22. Music notation file (give URL, or name or file). Leave blank, click "Upload file now", migrate to MXL file on your computer; close tab when finished.
    23. Music notation program (only list if you are making the notation file available). Automatically populated.
    24. Notes about edition.
    25. Copyright type. Choose one from dropdown menu. Choose "CPDL" if not sure.
    26. External web links. Leave for later.
    27. Your email address. Give your email address again.
    28. Do not automatically add wiki code. Leave unchecked.
  7. When you click "submit", wait … you will return to composer page.

C. Edit work page

  1. On composer page, click your new work, and edit it.
  2. Items that may need editing:
    1. Add your own transcription file to the list of files.
    2. If more than one composer or lyricist, change {{Composer|}} to {{Composer|2|<name1>|<name2>}}.
    3. Add Edition notes or Description.
    4. Add text; either link to a text page: {{LinkText|<pagename>}} or Type in text: {{Text|<language>|<Text>}}
    5. If title of work starts with an article adjective, put at the bottom: {{DEFAULTSORT:{{WorkSorter}}}}
  3. Click "Show preview". Change items that need editing before saving changes.
  4. If composer is new, there will be a link next to the composer's name; click it and go to the next section.

D. Edit composer page

  1. Open composer page. Make sure your work is included; if the page has been automated, you should see your work in its place.
  2. If composer is new:
    1. Fill in birth and death dates.
    2. Write (or copy) short biography.
    3. Add publications, if known.
    4. At bottom of page, edit birth, death, era, and nationality information.
  3. Click "Show preview". Change items that need editing before saving changes.


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