User Guide

Quickstart

This guide covers full end-to-end usage of the Shakuhachi desktop app.

1) Install and configure

Follow Installation and Setup to prepare fonts, audio assets, and default folders.

2) Create or open a song

Use:

• File > New (Ctrl+N)
• File > Open (Ctrl+O) for .shaku1
• File > Import > MIDI... for .mid

Then set metadata in Song Properties and tune track settings in Track Properties.

3) Edit notation and structure

Use the notes toolbar and context menu to add and modify notes, rests, grace notes, and accents.

Details: Editing Notes and Score Content

4) Playback and timing

Use the Player controls for full song, selection, page, or current-position playback.

Tempo and export/import details: Playback, Tempo, and MIDI

5) Adjust score layout and visibility

Switch notation, zoom/page modes, track visibility, and optional western notation overlay.

Details: Tracks, Layout, and Piece Settings

6) Save, print, and share

• File > Save (Ctrl+S) or Save As...
• File > Export > Current Track to MIDI...
• File > Export > All Tracks to MIDI...
• File > Print Preview / Print...

7) Personalize defaults

Open Tools > Options... to set folders, visuals, toolbar defaults, metronome behavior, and notation rules.

Details: Preferences and Customization