User guide

Chapter 33 Working With Notation 719
Note: The tempo indicators in the Transport bar and the Tempo List always refer to
quarter notes, even if a time signature with another denominator is used. As such, the
displayed tempo differs, depending on the symbol being used.
Jazz Symbols
Jazz symbols, as the name suggests, are typically used for Jazz notation. They generally
indicate a particular playing technique or style, emphasis, or mode.
To assign any of these symbols to a note:
m Drag the desired symbol onto a note head (watch the help tag to ensure accurate
placement).
These symbols are automatically positioned when assigned to a note. Additional space
is created as needed, to avoid overlaps with other notes or symbols. Jazz symbols also
move with their parent notes, when transposed or otherwise graphically altered.
Jazz symbols can also be inserted with the Attach Symbol: Jazz 1–6 key commands.
The numbers (1 to 6) indicate the positions of the symbols in the Part box (from top left
to bottom right).
To insert a jazz symbol that remains independent of any note:
m Press Option during insertion.
These unattached symbols can be moved freely; and unlike normally inserted jazz
symbols, do not affect the spacing of notes.