How do I create a "final" ending?

[Chorded]

When I set the song to repeat 2 or 3 times, how can I create a "final" two or three measures ending? If, for example, the song is set to play 3 times, I can't use a coda or D.S. or D.C. because that will occur with each repetition of the song. I can't think of a way to create a 2, 3, or 4 measure final ending.

Thanks for the help....

[DaleMac]

My Blue Heaven (F)

You'll need to edit the chart to include a tag. I'm posting here an example of the tricks I use to do it. (It's relatively quick and easy on the "Max OSX" editor, but it will be more time-consuming if you're trying to edit on your iPhone.) Hope this helps. P.S. If I'm playing a song that I haven't edited, I just play my own ending, and most people really don't even notice! ;-)

[Chorded]

Thanks much for the example (can I include it in my playlist?). So, aparently the coda only activates the final time through -- Is that correct? And, in the edit view, what does the down red arrow signify at the coda? And, finally, what is it that cuts out the bass at the end?

I appreciate the help.

[DaleMac]

Sure you can include it

Yes, the coda only plays once, after the final repeat cycle. The "down arrow" just means I've added some space above the coda so I can see it better. You can also put a double- and triple-arrow if you want more space.

Inserting the "END" code makes the song stop on Beat 1 of the bar where it's inserted (no matter where you place it) - this only activates upon the final repeat cycle also. Because of the tag I wanted to play, I had to edit-in that 3/4-bar at the end so it would stop on what really should be Beat 4 of the last bar. It makes the chart look goofy, but it plays fine. All songs automatically stop after the last bar on the score, but you can't always be sure what chord it will play. So, creating a "final ending" takes a bit of editing, but you'll learn to use some tricks to make it come out (more or less) the way you want. Enjoy!

[Chorded]

You have been a big help -- the example is just what I needed. I had thought the coda would be used each time the song repeated. But, of course, I didn't try it.

And, even though the crowd doesn't notice it (the 'polished' ending), you know that you and I would!

Thanks again.... I have some editing to do......

[jcbeyer]

This is definitely an old thread but I have a similar question regarding inserting a "final" whole note measure. For Bluegrass songs the construction is A-A then B-B then each repeat moves to the next A-A, B-B. I'm trying to insert a final measure which end on a final chord. When I insert a tag with an END instruction the last B does not get played so the last repeat is A-A, B-END I'm not able to create a final repeat of B-B which ends in a one beat (or more accurately whole note) ending. Any suggestions are welcome.