Let me give an example, so you can follow along and understand the problem a little better.
The key is F Major, and EarMaster plays me the major triad in root position, with F already labeled on the fretboard.
e x
B x
G x
D 3
A x
E x
EarMaster wants me to play this chord in open position, but I feel like playing it somewhere else on the fretboard (just to be a little more versatile as a guitarist). I'll add an F note on the A string to start.
e x
B x
G x
D x
A 8
E x
OK, so far so good. Now I'll add in my A.
e x
B x
G x
D 7
A 8
E x
Good. My triad is starting to take shape. Now I just need to add the C. Oops I clicked on the wrong fret! Db instead of C.
e x
B x
G 6
D 7
A 8
E x
Well, no worries! This problem can be solved. I'll just delete that Db and try again.
e x
B x
G 2
D 3
A x
E x
Gahhh! All of my fingerings changed! :strange: EarMaster really wants me to play in open position! Well, I submit.
e x
B 1
G 2
D 3
A x
E x
Notice that now, if I delete that C and click on the place I originally wanted the C to go, EarMaster takes me back to the original chord I wanted to play.
e x
B x
G 5
D 7
A 8
E x
Strange. Anyways, you see the problem. When adding or deleting notes, EarMaster automatically changes the fingering of your chord to make it work. I understand this design decision, but it can be very frustrating when you're figuring things out (especially when you get into the later lessons and more complex chord voicings).
Is there a way to disable the "auto-finger" feature? If there isn't, I would love to see it as a new feature. Also, I realize you can't play two notes simultaneously on the same string, but another solution would be to change the software so that by adding a second note on a string, it replaces the previous note. This would help to avoid confusion as well.
Whew. Sorry, that was pretty long-winded. Anyways, it's great software! Please let me know what you think!
Thanks a bunch.
