Add circle around fret numbers for half notes in tablature #31200
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Resolves: #11814 (Half notes to be displayed in circle in TAB staff notation)
Resolves: #13699 (Whole and half notes are not in circle for Common tab staff type)
Related: https://musescore.org/en/node/275196 (Circled fret marks for half note and whole note durations in tablature staves)
Summary
Add a new tablature style option that draws an ellipse around fret numbers for half notes, providing clear visual distinction from other note durations.
Problem
In tablature notation, distinguishing half notes is problematic:
Prior art
Solution