Unable to import lyrics from a Midi file

Dorico
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I’m trying to import a Midi File that I know contains lyrics but although the notes come in OK, the lyrics are omitted.
I’m running Dorico Elements 5.1.81.xxxx
Is this even possible at this level.

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No, I don’t think Dorico brings in lyrics from a MIDI file, as they are not really in the MIDI standard, but included as metadata.

Can you find the lyrics online anywhere? Then use a hyphenator like this one.

Then you can copy the whole text and paste the syllables in.

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Thanks for that.

In the mean time I’ve found a work-around that may be useful to others…

  • Import the Midi(+lyrics) file into Musescore.
  • Export that as an uncompressed MusicXML file (works better than MXL)
  • Import that into Dorico and fix any errors

I’m hoping that somebody will tell me how to do this directly with Dorico.

Phaz