User guide

736 Chapter 33 Working With Notation
To change the rest type or duration:
m Double-click on the rest symbol in the score with the Pointer tool.
In the dialog that opens, choose the shape (modern or church) and activate or
deactivate the automatic length function. You can only determine the length (in the
Bars field), if Auto Length is switched off.
Note: Church rests can not be longer than nine bars. If this length is exceeded, the
modern symbol automatically replaces the church rest.
Multi bar rests can not be moved with the mouse. You can, however, change their bar
position in the Event List or Event Float window. You can also alter the length of the
rest (shown in the VAL column) in these windows.
Using Beat Slashes
Beat slashes can be used in place of automatic rests, or they can be manually inserted.
Both single and double slashes (commonly used to indicate a pause) are available in
the Part box.
You can freely place slashes on top of the staff.
Editing Clefs
The clefs in the Part box are intended for clef changes in the middle of a part, for a
short section of the music. Inserted clefs change the score display, starting at the
precise insert position (which can even be in the middle of a bar).
Note: If you need to change the clef of the entire region, choose an appropriate staff
style (see “Working With Staff Styles” on page 775).
When you insert a C-clef, please watch the help tag carefully, as this clef can be
positioned at five different heights, depending on the register (alto, tenor clef, and so
on).
The four symbols below the clefs do exactly what you expect them to: they mark a
section to be played either one or two octaves higher (or lower). The length of the
section can be edited after insertion, by grabbing the end of the line and moving it
horizontally.