Operation Manual
The Steinberg Documentation Team: Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Lillie Harris, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, Matthias Obrecht, Sabine Pfeifer, Benjamin Schütte, Marita Sladek Translation: Ability InterBusiness Solutions (AIBS), Moon Chen, Jérémie Dal Santo, Rosa Freitag, Josep Llodra Grimalt, Vadim Kupriianov, Filippo Manfredi, Roland Münchow, Boris Rogowski, Sergey Tamarovsky This document provides improved access for people who are blind or have low vision.
Table of Contents 8 New features 12 12 12 13 15 Introduction Platform-independent documentation Usage of musical terms Conventions How you can reach us 16 16 24 26 First steps Getting around Starting a new project Writing music 31 31 Dorico concepts Design philosophy and higher-level concepts 38 38 51 58 59 User interface Windows Workspace setup Preferences dialog Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog 65 65 69 69 71 87 88 Project and file handling Hub Projects from different versions of Dor
Table of Contents 496 497 498 Barlines Deleting barlines Barlines across staff groups 500 500 501 502 503 507 508 509 Bar numbers Hiding/Showing bar numbers Hiding/Showing bar number enclosures Hiding/Showing bar number ranges on multibar rests Hiding/Showing guide bar numbers Changing the bar number paragraph style used in layouts Positions of bar numbers Bar number changes Subordinate bar numbers Bar numbers and repeats 511 511 513 514 514 515 516 518 521 521 522 523 523 Beaming Beam groups Beaming
Table of Contents 685 614 Tonality systems 616 616 617 618 619 620 621 622 625 625 627 627 630 631 Lyrics General placement conventions for lyrics Filters for lyrics Types of lyrics Types of syllables in lyrics Deleting lyric lines Copying/Pasting lyrics Lyric text editing Showing lyrics in italics Positions of lyrics Lyric hyphens and lyric extender lines Lyric line numbers Verse numbers East Asian elision slurs 632 632 638 638 639 640 641 Notes Notehead sets Changing the size of notes Moving notes
Table of Contents 748 748 749 749 750 751 752 753 753 754 755 755 757 758 Repeat endings Changing the total number of playthroughs in repeat endings Lengthening/Shortening segments in repeat endings Positions of repeat endings Changing the appearance of individual final repeat ending segments Repeat endings in MusicXML files Repeat markers Changing the index for repeat markers Editing repeat marker text Positions of repeat markers Including/Excluding repeats in playback after repeat jumps Changing the num
Table of Contents 864 866 Tuplet brackets Tuplet numbers/ratios 868 868 Unpitched percussion Percussion kits vs.
New features New Features in Version 3.1.0 Highlights Dynamics lane ● Each instrument track in Play mode now also has a dynamics lane, which presents the profiles of dynamics over time in a graphical way and allows you to view and edit them. See Dynamics lanes. Bracketed noteheads ● You can now show brackets around any notehead, where before this was limited to unpitched percussion instruments. Both round and square brackets are available. See Bracketed noteheads.
New features Timecode position options ● You can now show the timecode at the start of each system without showing a separate timecode staff. The timecode can appear above or below the staff. See Changing the vertical position of timecodes. Last but Not Least Auto-save file names ● Dorico SE now automatically adds “[AutoSave]” to the end of auto-save project file names so that you can identify them, for example, if you need to recover a project from the bin on your computer. See Auto-save.
New features Comments ● This version introduces the ability to add comments as annotations as a way of adding notes or instructions without affecting the music. See Comments. Playback templates ● It is now possible to create custom playback templates and edit existing ones. You can include factory default playback templates and endpoint configurations and list them in your order of preference in a single custom playback template. See Edit Playback Template dialog.
New features using the Flows panel in Setup mode. It also has a new default key command for quicker access. See Project Info dialog. Custom endpoint configurations ● Related to custom playback templates, you can now save any overrides you have made to endpoint configurations, such as changing the expression maps or instruments assigned to particular endpoints, as custom endpoint configurations. You can then reuse these in other projects and include them in custom playback templates.
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing Dorico SE. We are delighted that you have chosen Steinberg's scoring application and hope that you will enjoy using it for years to come. Dorico is a next-generation application for producing beautiful sheet music, whether you are a composer, arranger, music engraver, publisher, instrumentalist, teacher, or student. Whether you want to print your music or share it in a digital format, Dorico is the most sophisticated program available.
Introduction Conventions American Name British Name Quarter note Crotchet Eighth note Quaver Sixteenth note Semiquaver Thirty-second note Demisemiquaver Sixty-fourth note Hemidemisemiquaver Hundred twenty-eighth note Semihemidemisemiquaver Two hundred fifty-sixth note Demisemihemidemisemiquaver Staff Stave Bar/Measure Bar NOTE This documentation only uses “bar”. Conventions In our documentation, we use typographical and markup elements to structure information.
Introduction Conventions After Completing This Task Informs you about actions or tasks that you can perform after completing the procedure. Related Links Lists related topics that you can find in this documentation. Markup Elements of the user interface are highlighted throughout the documentation. Names of menus, options, functions, dialogs, windows, and so on, are highlighted in bold. EXAMPLE To open the Project Info dialog, choose File > Project Info.
Introduction How you can reach us Preferences dialog on page 58 Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog on page 59 Assigning key commands on page 62 How you can reach us On the Help menu you find items linking to additional information. The menu contains links to various Steinberg web pages. Selecting one of these menu items automatically launches your web browser and opens the page.
First steps This chapter helps you to get started with Dorico SE. When you start Dorico SE for the first time, we recommend that you open one of the templates first to have a look at the user interface and the functions that Dorico SE provides before you start your own projects. You are welcome to skip this part and explore the program for yourself.
First steps Getting around RESULT The template opens. The players in the template are added to the project and their staves appear in the music area. RELATED LINKS Hub on page 65 Quick tour of the user interface The user interface of Dorico SE consists of different modes that represent different phases in the workflow of preparing a score. The user interface has a structure that is the same in each of the application’s modes.
First steps Getting around On the right side of the toolbar, you can open a Mixer and use basic transport controls that, among other functions, allow you to play back and record your music. Show Mixer button Music area The music area is the main part of the project window in Setup mode and Write mode where you set up, input, edit and format your music. In Play mode, this area is called event display, in which every note is displayed as an event.
First steps Getting around Notes toolbox in Write mode Notations toolbox in Write mode Panels Dorico SE provides panels with various functions in all modes. When you open the template, there is a panel on the left of the music area. This is the Notes panel in Write mode. It contains all the durations, accidentals, slurs, and articulations that are most commonly used when inputting notes. 19 Dorico SE 3.1.
First steps Getting around Notes panel in Write mode Status Bar At the bottom of the project window, a status bar allows you to select different views and page arrangements for the music area. It contains different options in different modes.
First steps Getting around Write mode In Write mode, you can input and edit your music, including changing the rhythmic positions of items, changing the pitch of notes, and deleting notes and items. The available toolboxes and panels allow you to input all the notes and notation items that are most commonly used. By design, you cannot move notes and items graphically in Write mode. Graphical adjustments are only possible in Engrave mode in Dorico Pro.
First steps Getting around Choose Window > Show Left Panel. ● To hide/show the right panel: Press Ctrl/Cmd-9 . Click the disclosure arrow on the right edge of the main window. Choose Window > Show Right Panel. ● To hide/show the bottom panel: Press Ctrl/Cmd-8 . Click the disclosure arrow at the bottom of the main window. Choose Window > Show Bottom Panel. ● To hide/show all panels: Press Ctrl/Cmd-0 . Click Hide/Restore Panels. Choose Window > Hide/Restore Panels.
First steps Getting around PROCEDURE ● To open a new tab, do one of the following: ● Press Ctrl/Cmd-T . ● At the right end of the tab bar, click New Tab. ● Choose Window > New Tab. RESULT A new tab opens that shows several icons at the top and a list of layouts at the bottom. Options available in the music area when you open a new tab AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK You can click one of the icons or select a layout from the list at the bottom.
First steps Starting a new project ● Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-T . ● Choose Window > New Window. RESULT A duplicate of the window opens. It contains the same tabs and the same view options as the original window. RELATED LINKS Opening multiple project windows on page 55 Starting a new project After getting a first impression of the Dorico SE user interface, you can get started with inputting your own music. In this section, you learn how to set up a new project.
First steps Starting a new project AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK Start your project by adding a player and assigning an instrument to them. You are free to assign any kind of instrument. The following examples use a single piano player. RELATED LINKS Windows on page 38 Adding a solo player In this section, you learn how to add a player and assign an instrument. PREREQUISITE You have started a new project. You are in Setup mode. PROCEDURE 1. Click Add Solo Player to open the instrument picker. 2.
First steps Writing music RESULT A new flow is added to your project each time you click Add Flow. All existing players are assigned to new flows, and new flows are automatically assigned to all existing full score and part layouts. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK You can double-click the flow card to rename the flow. You can also remove players from the flow by deactivating their checkboxes in the Players panel, and remove the flow from layouts by deactivating their checkboxes in the Layouts panel.
First steps Writing music In the following sections, you learn how to input notes and notation items. Inputting your first notes In this section, you learn how to input notes. You can start inputting notes without having to first add a time signature or key signature. PREREQUISITE ● You have set up your MIDI keyboard. NOTE If you have not set up a MIDI keyboard yet, you can start inputting notes with the computer keyboard. ● You have added a piano player in Setup mode. ● You are in Write mode.
First steps Writing music ● To input a note below the previously input note, press Ctrl-Alt (Windows) or Ctrl (macOS) as well as the letter for the note, for example, Ctrl-Alt-A (Windows) or Ctrl-A (macOS) . NOTE You must press Ctrl on Mac, not Cmd . RESULT The pitches you enter or play in are input as notes.
First steps Writing music RESULT The time signature is automatically input to the left of the note, and the required bar lines are automatically inserted at the correct positions. If you want to insert a key signature, proceed to the next section. Adding a key signature In this section, you learn how to add a key signature. You can add a key signature at any rhythmic position on the staff. When you start a new project from scratch, by default, there is no key signature shown.
First steps Writing music Inputting your first chord In this section, you learn how to input a chord with the computer keyboard, using chord mode. If you want to use a MIDI keyboard instead, you can input the chord with your keyboard, and you do not need to use chord mode. Dorico SE automatically inputs the correct notes. PREREQUISITE Select the last note or rest on the staff, and press Return . This shows the caret. PROCEDURE 1. Start chord input in any of the following ways: ● Press Q .
Dorico concepts Dorico is based on a number of key concepts that come from its design philosophy. We recommend familiarizing yourself with these concepts, as this will greatly enhance your ability to work efficiently with Dorico and to navigate more easily through this documentation. Design philosophy and higher-level concepts Deep design considerations are required to create a notation software like Dorico, which might be of particular interest to users familiar with scoring applications.
Dorico concepts Design philosophy and higher-level concepts Projects in Dorico A project is an individual file that you create within Dorico SE. It can contain multiple separate pieces of music of any duration, written for any combination of instruments, and use as many layouts as required. For example, you can create a single project that contains all the preludes and fugues in Bach’s “The Well-Tempered Clavier” as separate flows.
Dorico concepts Design philosophy and higher-level concepts Flows in Dorico Flows are separate spans of music that are completely independent in musical content, for example, a single song in an album, a movement in a sonata or symphony, a number in a stage musical, or a short scale or sight-reading exercise of only a few bars in length. A single project can contain any number of flows. Each flow can contain music for any combination of players, independently of other flows.
Dorico concepts Design philosophy and higher-level concepts Instruments in Dorico In Dorico SE, an instrument is an individual musical instrument, such as a piano, a flute, or a violin. Human voices, such as soprano or tenor, are also considered instruments. In Dorico SE, instruments are held by players, just as real instruments are held by human players. Section players can only hold a single instrument but solo players can hold multiple instruments.
Dorico concepts Design philosophy and higher-level concepts You can only use popovers in Write mode, as that is the only mode where you can input notes and items together and change the pitch of notes. RELATED LINKS Caret on page 159 Note input on page 159 Notations input on page 201 Notes and rests in Dorico In Dorico, the notation and division of notes and rests is determined semantically by rules based on convention.
Dorico concepts Design philosophy and higher-level concepts Rhythmic position In Dorico, notes and items exist at rhythmic positions, which are calculated using their place in musical time in the flow rather than their position in a specific bar that has a particular time signature. In Dorico, musical time is the number of beats starting from the beginning of each flow.
Dorico concepts Design philosophy and higher-level concepts The default formatting of pages in layouts is determined by master pages. RELATED LINKS Layouts on page 130 Page formatting on page 331 Master pages in Dorico Master pages function like templates in Dorico SE, allowing the same page formatting to be applied to multiple different pages in different layouts. Master pages contain arrangements of frames. Frames are boxes in which you can display text, music, and graphics.
User interface The user interface of Dorico SE is designed to be as unobtrusive as possible while keeping all of the important tools at your fingertips. You can explore the interface without doing any damage to your project. You can always undo any inadvertent edits or close your project without saving it. Windows Dorico SE provides a project window and floating windows. Project window You can open multiple project windows for the same or for different projects.
User interface Windows When you set up a new empty project, this area in Setup mode and Write mode shows the project start area that allows you to add your first players. Once you have added a player or an ensemble, this area becomes the music area that shows the score or parts of the score that you set up, write, edit, and format. In Play mode, this area contains an event display that shows the effects of manipulating the playback of your score.
User interface Windows Selectable workspaces in the project window that represent different phases in the workflow of preparing a score. If the width of the main project window becomes sufficiently small, the mode buttons become a menu. 2 Workspace options Provide options that allow you to select different layouts to open in the music area and to change the working environment. 3 Show Video Hides/Shows the Video window. 4 Show Mixer Hides/Shows the Mixer window.
User interface Windows ● Bars, beats, and ticks ● Elapsed time in the following order of units: hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds ● Timecode in the following order of units: hours, minutes, seconds, frames Time display showing bars and beats Time display showing elapsed time Time display showing the timecode You can change the content shown in the time display by clicking it. Fixed Tempo Mode Displays the tempo used for both playback and recording.
User interface Windows RELATED LINKS Transport window on page 424 Playing back music on page 413 Moving the playhead on page 411 Changing the tempo mode on page 417 Changing the content shown in the transport display on page 425 Tab bar The tab bar in Dorico SE allows you to display different layouts within the same project window. It is located between the toolbar and the music area. TIP If you cannot see the tab bar, click Show Tabs in the toolbar.
User interface Windows Project start area The project start area is displayed in the middle of the project window in Setup mode and Write mode when you set up a new empty project. When you add at least one player, the view changes into the music area. Project start area The project start area shows cards that allow you to add your first players. To add players, click one of the cards: Add Solo Player Adds an individual player to whom you can assign one or more instruments.
User interface Windows Music area showing a sample of a score The music area can be displayed in several views. The music area tab bar allows you to open several layouts from your project and switch between them. The scroll bars to the right and to the bottom of the music area allow you to scroll within the layout. When panels are open on the right, left, and at the bottom of the window, the size of the music area can be reduced. You can hide/show panels when necessary.
User interface Windows Print preview area The print preview area in Print mode shows a preview of what is going to be printed or exported as a graphic. Print preview area displaying a score set to print 2-up In the print preview area, you can scroll through the pages that are shown, but you cannot edit your layouts. If you want to make changes, you must switch to Setup or Write mode. TIP You can go directly to the first page in the layout by pressing Home , and to the last page by pressing End .
User interface Windows Panels The panels in the project window provide the notes, notations, and functions that you need to set up, write, edit, and format your music. Panels in Write mode 1 Left panel. In Write mode, this is the Notes panel. 2 Right panel. In Write mode, this is the Notations panel. 3 Bottom panel. In Write mode, this is the Properties panel. The panels have different names and functions in each mode in Dorico SE.
User interface Windows RELATED LINKS Modes in Dorico on page 32 Hiding/Showing panels on page 21 Project window in Setup mode on page 90 Project window in Write mode on page 148 Project window in Play mode on page 367 Project window in Print mode on page 459 Disclosure arrows Disclosure arrows indicate that objects and menus can be expanded/contracted, either vertically or horizontally.
User interface Windows Status bar The status bar at the bottom of the project window allows you to choose a different view and page arrangement in the music area. NOTE Not all options in the status bar are available in all modes. Status bar in Write mode 1 Rhythmic Grid selector Allows you to change the rhythmic grid resolution, which affects certain aspects of inputting and editing, such as the amount by which items move.
User interface Windows RELATED LINKS Rhythmic grid on page 158 View types on page 49 Page arrangements for page view on page 50 Zoom options on page 50 MIDI recording on page 196 Playing back music on page 413 Selection tools The status bar in Dorico SE contains selection tools that you can use to select items and change the music shown within the music area. Marquee Tool Allows you to drag a rectangle to select multiple notes and notations. Hand Tool Allows you to move the view within the music area.
User interface Windows Additionally, there is no automatic vertical collision avoidance in galley view, so notes and items might overlap. Page View Displays your layout paginated exactly as it appears when you print or export it. This view type is useful if you want to view spreads or single pages. Spreads allow you to work out page turns, because the performer only needs to turn the page at the end of the right-hand page of a pair.
User interface Workspace setup Set Zoom Allows you to select one of the preset zoom scaling factors. You can set a permanent zoom factor for all future projects on the General page in Preferences. Zoom Out Decreases the size of notes and notations in the music area. Zoom In Increases the size of notes and notations in the music area.
User interface Workspace setup RESULT The selected layout is opened in the music area. It replaces the layout previously open in the tab. RELATED LINKS Layouts on page 130 Implicit vs. explicit rests on page 774 Opening new tabs You can open multiple tabs in the same project window, which you can use to display multiple layouts or different views of the same layout. For example, you can show your full score layout in page view in one tab and in galley view in another tab.
User interface Workspace setup 2. Select a layout to open in the new tab in any of the following ways: ● Click one of the icons. ● Select a layout from the list at the bottom. ● Select a layout from the layout selector in the toolbar. RESULT The layout that you choose opens in the active tab. TIP You can also switch between different layouts within the same tab.
User interface Workspace setup ● Right-click the tab you do not want to close and choose Close Other Tabs from the context menu. NOTE You cannot close the last tab in a window. If only one tab is open and you no longer want to see the tabs, deactivate Show Tabs in the main toolbar. The tab is no longer displayed, but the corresponding layout is still shown. RESULT If you selected a single tab and closed it, the selected tab and its corresponding layout are closed.
User interface Workspace setup RESULT The project window is split to show two tabs at the same time. The selected tab is moved to the new tab group. Moving tabs to another tab group You can move tabs to other tab groups. PREREQUISITE You have opened at least two tabs and they are both shown in the same project window. PROCEDURE ● Click and drag the tab into the target tab group.
User interface Workspace setup ● Choose Window > New Window. RESULT A duplicate of the window opens. It contains the same tabs and the same view options as the original window. RELATED LINKS Playhead on page 411 Changing to full screen mode You can maximize the amount of screen space available for your music by making any project window cover the whole screen.
User interface Workspace setup Spreads Horizontally Spreads Vertically Single Pages Horizontally Single Pages Vertically RESULT The view type in the music area is changed. In page view, only staves containing notes or items are shown by default. For players holding multiple empty instruments, only the top instrument is shown in full scores. In galley view, all staves in the project are shown.
User interface Preferences dialog EXAMPLE Dark theme Light theme Changing your preferred unit of measurement You can change your default preferred unit of measurement to be used throughout Dorico SE for options that use absolute measurements, such as the size of page margins in Layout Options. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-, (comma) to open Preferences. 2. Click General in the page list. 3. In the General section, select one of the following options from the Preferred unit of measurement menu: 4.
User interface Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog Preferences The Preferences dialog contains the following: 1 Page list Contains the categories of options that you can view and change in the dialog, divided into pages. When you click a page in this list, any applicable section titles appear below the page in the page list. 2 Section titles Shows the titles of any sections on the selected page. You can click these section titles to navigate directly to that section of the page.
User interface Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog ● You can find the Key Commands page by opening the Preferences dialog and clicking Key Commands in the page list. Key Commands page in Preferences The Key Commands page comprises the following: 1 Search field Allows you to search for menu items and functions to view, change, or add key commands.
User interface Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog ● MIDI Learn: Prepares Dorico SE to receive the MIDI input data that you want to save as a command. ● Add MIDI Command: Adds the MIDI controllers or notes you changed or pressed to the selected menu item or function. ● Remove MIDI Command: Removes the MIDI command from the selected menu item or function.
User interface Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog modifier key on the virtual keyboard. You can also press more than one modifier key. The virtual computer keyboard shows the highlighted keys and displays on each key to which functions it is assigned. ● To search for a specific key command, enter one or multiple words in the search field. ● To get an overview of all available key commands, browse the key commands that are listed below the virtual keyboard.
User interface Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog 8. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The key command you pressed is assigned to the selected menu item or function. You can use it immediately. RELATED LINKS Resetting key commands on page 64 Assigning MIDI commands You can assign specific keys or buttons on your MIDI keyboard to perform functions and access menu items. For example, if you want to navigate using MIDI keys during chord symbol input. PROCEDURE 1.
User interface Key Commands page in the Preferences dialog 4. Click Remove Key Command. 5. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The key command is removed from the selected function. RELATED LINKS Searching for the key commands of functions on page 62 Resetting key commands You can reset all the key commands in your project to their defaults. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-, (comma) to open Preferences. 2. Click Key Commands in the page list. 3. Click Reset Key Commands. 4. Click Apply, then Close.
Project and file handling In addition to opening and importing/exporting projects and other file formats, project and file handling also includes auto-save and project backups. RELATED LINKS File import and export on page 71 Auto-save on page 87 Project backups on page 88 Hub When you start Dorico SE, the Hub opens. The Hub keeps you up-to-date with the latest Dorico information and tutorials, and assists you with organizing your projects.
Project and file handling Hub 5 Open Other Allows you to search for and open any other project file in the File Explorer/macOS Finder. 6 New from Template (project template selected) Creates a new project using the selected project template. This option is only available if you have selected a project template. Open Selected Project (recent project selected) Opens the recent project file that you selected in the list. 7 User Forum Links you to the user forum on the Steinberg website.
Project and file handling Hub PROCEDURE 1. In the Hub, select one of the following project template categories: ● Orchestral ● Band ● Jazz ● Chamber ● Choral and Vocal ● Solo 2. Select a project template in the list. 3. Click New from Template. RESULT The project template opens in a new project window. TIP You can also start a new project from a template at any time by choosing File > New From Template > [Template category] > [Project template].
Project and file handling Hub Solo Ensembles containing only a single player/instrument, such as a solo organ or guitar with tablature. RELATED LINKS Brackets according to ensemble type on page 529 System objects on page 805 Opening projects/files You can open Dorico SE projects at any time, for example, if the project you want to open is not listed as a recent project in the list in the Hub. You can also open MusicXML and MIDI files. PROCEDURE 1.
Project and file handling Projects from different versions of Dorico ● Select a project file name and click Open Selected Project. RESULT The selected Dorico projects are opened. NOTE In Dorico SE, the maximum number of players you can have in a single project is two. If you open a project that contains more than two players, it opens in read-only mode. Projects from different versions of Dorico You can open projects that were last saved in other versions of Dorico than the one you have.
Project and file handling Missing Fonts dialog Missing Fonts dialog The Missing Fonts dialog comprises the following: 1 Missing Family column Contains a list of font families included in the project but missing on your computer. 2 Missing Style column Contains a list of the specific styles within the corresponding font families that are included in the project but missing on your computer. 3 Used By column Contains a list of the places in the project where the corresponding font is used.
Project and file handling File import and export File import and export External files are files in different formats than Dorico projects, such as MIDI, MusicXML, or tempo tracks. It is possible in Dorico SE both to import and export different types of files. This can be useful if, for example, you want to share your project with others who use a different notation software, or to convert the notes, audio, or time signatures and tempo information in your project into other formats.
Project and file handling File import and export Flow Import Options dialog The Flow Import Options dialog allows you to determine whether players in imported flows are merged with existing players in the project and which flows from within other projects you want to import. ● You can open the Flow Import Options dialog by choosing File > Import > Flows and opening a Dorico project from the File Explorer/macOS Finder.
Project and file handling File import and export 5. Optional: If you activated Export layouts as separate files, activate the checkbox for each layout you want to export in the Select layouts to export list. You can also click Select All or Select None at the bottom of the list. 6. Click Choose Folder beside the Export to field to open the File Explorer/macOS Finder. 7. In the File Explorer/macOS Finder, locate and select the destination folder you want. 8.
Project and file handling File import and export Contains a list of all the flows in the project. Flows are included in the export when their checkbox is activated. 3 Export layouts as separate files Allows you to export each layout in the project as a separate file instead of as a single file. 4 Select layouts to export Contains a list of all the layouts in the project. Layouts are included in the export when their checkbox is activated.
Project and file handling File import and export TIP ● You can also open MusicXML files directly if you want them to be separate projects rather than new flows in existing projects. ● You can change your default preferences for the handling of imported MusicXML files on the MusicXML Import page in Preferences.
Project and file handling File import and export Export MusicXML dialog The Export MusicXML dialog contains the following options and lists: 1 File format options Allows you to choose the MusicXML file format you want to export. Compressed MusicXML files contain the same information as uncompressed MusicXML files but have a smaller file size. 2 Select flows to export Contains a list of all the flows in the project. Flows are included in the export when their checkbox is activated.
Project and file handling File import and export Importing MIDI You can import MIDI files into existing Dorico SE projects as separate flows, for example, to work on a different version of a section of a piece. PROCEDURE 1. Choose File > Import > MIDI to open the File Explorer/macOS Finder. 2. In the File Explorer/macOS Finder, locate and select the MIDI files you want to import. 3. Click Open to open the MIDI Import Options dialog for the first selected MIDI file. 4.
Project and file handling File import and export MIDI Import Options dialog The MIDI Import Options dialog contains the following sections: 1 Instrument handling The options in this section determine how Dorico SE chooses and names instruments based on the imported MIDI file. The Quantize Options button opens the MIDI Quantize Options dialog, which allows you to customize the quantization settings.
Project and file handling File import and export RELATED LINKS Changing the sustain pedal controller settings for MIDI recording/import on page 200 MIDI Quantize Options dialog The MIDI Quantize Options dialog allows you to customize the quantization settings you want to apply to imported MIDI files and notes input by recording with a MIDI device. You can open the MIDI Quantize Options dialog in any of the following ways: ● Click Quantize Options in the MIDI Import Options dialog.
Project and file handling File import and export RELATED LINKS MIDI recording on page 196 Exporting MIDI You can export flows as separate MIDI files, for example, if you want to edit the audio in further detail in a DAW. MIDI files exported from Dorico SE contain any markers in the project by default. PREREQUISITE You have positioned a layout containing the players whose MIDI you want to export at the top of the Layouts panel in Setup mode. PROCEDURE 1.
Project and file handling File import and export Export MIDI dialog The Export MIDI dialog comprises the following: 1 Select flows to export Contains a list of all the flows in the project. Flows are included in the export when their checkbox is activated. 2 Selection options Allow you to select/deselect all the flows in the project. For example, you can deselect all flows and then activate the checkbox of a single flow you want to export.
Project and file handling File import and export 4. In the Import into flow list, select the flow into which you want to import the tempo track. 5. In the Import and replace section, activate the checkbox for each tempo track aspect you want to include. 6. Optional: If you activated the checkbox for Markers as, choose one of the following options: ● Markers ● System Text 7. Optional: If you chose System Text for Markers as, activate/deactivate Show border around system text markers. 8.
Project and file handling File import and export Allows you to control which tempo track aspects you want to include in your import and apply to the selected flow. ● Timecode display offset sets the initial timecode position at the start of the flow. ● Tempo changes replaces all immediate and gradual tempo changes in the flow with the tempo changes from the MIDI file. ● Time signatures replaces all time signatures in the flow with time signatures from the MIDI file.
Project and file handling File import and export Export Tempo Track dialog The Export Tempo Track dialog comprises the following: 1 Select flows to export Contains a list of all the flows in the project. Flows are included in the export when their checkbox is activated. 2 Selection options Allow you to select/deselect all the flows in the project. For example, you can deselect all flows and then activate the checkbox of a single flow you want to export.
Project and file handling File import and export PROCEDURE 1. Choose File > Export > Audio to open the Export Audio dialog. 2. In the Export Audio dialog, choose one of the following file format options: ● Export compressed mp3 (.mp3) ● Export uncompressed WAV (.wav) 3. Activate/Deactivate Export each selected flow as a separate file. 4. In the Select flows to export list, activate the checkbox for each flow you want to export as audio.
Project and file handling File import and export Export Audio dialog The Export Audio dialog contains the following options and lists: 1 File format options Allows you to choose the audio file format you want to export. Compressed MP3 files are smaller than WAV files but this corresponds to a reduced audio quality. 2 Export each selected flow as a separate file Allows you to export each flow in the project as a separate audio file instead of as a single audio file.
Project and file handling Auto-save Auto-save The auto-save function stores a version of the currently active project at regular intervals, including new projects you have not explicitly saved yet. This reduces the chances of losing significant amounts of work if you accidentally close a project without saving or in the unlikely event that Dorico SE or your computer crashes. Dorico SE saves auto-save projects in an AutoSave folder inside the application data folder for your user account.
Project and file handling Project backups 3. Click Recover Selected Projects to recover the selected auto-saved projects and close the dialog. RESULT The selected auto-saved projects are recovered and opened in separate project windows. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK You can save auto-saved projects permanently in any folder location and with new file names if required. Changing the auto-save frequency You can change how frequently Dorico SE auto-saves projects.
Project and file handling Project backups 3. In the Files section, change the value for Number of backups per project. 4. Click Apply, then Close. Changing the backup location You can change the folder that Dorico SE uses to store project backups. By default, Dorico SE uses the Backup Projects folder inside your Dorico Projects folder, whose default location is in the Documents folder for your user account. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-, (comma) to open Preferences. 2. Click General in the page list.
Setup mode Setup mode allows you to set up the fundamental elements of the project: instruments and the players that hold them, flows, layouts, and videos. You can also determine how they interact with each other, for example, by changing the players assigned to layouts. You can view music in the music area and switch between viewing other tabs and layouts, but you cannot select or interact with anything in the music area in Setup mode.
Setup mode Project window in Setup mode 2 Layouts Lists the layouts in your project. A single full score layout and a part layout for each player are created automatically, but you can create and delete layouts as required. By default, layouts contain all flows and full score layouts contain all players. 3 Flows Shows the flows in your project, ordered left to right. By default, flows contain all players and are assigned to all layouts.
Setup mode Project window in Setup mode 1 Disclosure arrow Expands/Collapses the player card. 2 Player type Shows the type of player from the following options: 3 ● Solo player ● Section player Player name Shows the name of the player. Dorico SE automatically adds the names of the assigned instruments to the player name. If required, you can rename the player. 4 Add instruments icon Opens the instrument picker from which you can select an instrument for the player.
Setup mode Project window in Setup mode Delete Player Deletes selected players or groups from the project. When you delete a player, a warning message appears that allows you to delete only the player but leave their part layouts in the project, delete both the player and their part layouts, or cancel. The order in which the players are listed in the panel is the default order in which they appear in layouts.
Setup mode Project window in Setup mode The instrument picker contains the following sections and options: 1 Search field Allows you to enter the instrument you are searching for directly. You can enter only part of the instrument name, such as cello for Violoncello. 2 Instrument family column Contains instrument families to help you focus your instrument search. 3 Instrument column Contains the instruments available in the selected instrument family.
Setup mode Project window in Setup mode Layouts panel in Setup mode In the Layouts panel, each layout is shown as a card. Each layout card shows the following: 1 Disclosure arrow Expands/Collapses the layout card. 2 Layout type Shows the type of layout from the following options: 3 ● Full score layout ● Instrumental part layout ● Custom score layout Layout name Shows the name of the layout.
Setup mode Project window in Setup mode added. For example, if you assign a flute to a player, the instrumental part layout automatically gets the same name. If you add an empty instrumental part layout, the layout name shows Empty part and an incremental number if you add multiple empty part layouts. 4 Page size and orientation Shows the size and orientation of the layout as set on the Page Setup page in Setup > Layout Options.
Setup mode Project window in Setup mode Flows panel The Flows panel contains all the flows in the project, shown in horizontal list. It is located at the bottom of the window in Setup mode. You can hide/show the Flows panel in Setup mode in any of the following ways: ● Press Ctrl/Cmd-8 . ● Click the disclosure arrow at the bottom of the main window. ● Choose Window > Show Bottom Panel. Flows panel in Setup mode In the Flows panel, each flow is shown as a card.
Setup mode Project Info dialog Delete Flow Deletes the selected flows from the project. RELATED LINKS Flows on page 128 Videos on page 141 Project Info dialog The Project Info dialog allows you to specify information about the whole project and each flow within it separately, such as the title, composer, and lyricist, as these might be different for different flows. You can then refer to these entries using text tokens in text frames.
Setup mode Project Info dialog The Project Info dialog comprises the following: 1 Flows list Contains all the flows in the project, with a separate entry for the project as a whole at the top. You can select individual or multiple flows in the flows list. NOTE The flows list uses the names of flows as shown in the Flows panel in Setup mode, which can be different to their entry in the Title field if you have changed their flow title.
Setup mode Layout Options dialog ● You cannot specify line breaks in single-line fields. However, you can enter line breaks in larger fields, namely Copyright and Other information, which you can then copy into single-line fields. RELATED LINKS Text tokens on page 356 Flow names and flow titles on page 140 Layout Options dialog The Layout Options dialog provides multiple options that allow you to make changes that affect the way the notation is laid out on pages of each layout.
Setup mode Layout Options dialog Contains the categories of options that you can view and change in the dialog, divided into pages. When you click a page in this list, any applicable section titles appear below the page in the page list. 2 Section titles Shows the titles of any sections on the selected page. You can click these section titles to navigate directly to that section of the page. 3 Section Pages are divided into sections, which can contain multiple options.
Setup mode Players, layouts, and flows RELATED LINKS Staves on page 801 Making layout-specific changes in Layout Options You can make project-wide changes for each layout independently in Layout Options. PROCEDURE 1. 2. Open Layout Options in any of the following ways: ● Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L in any mode. ● Choose Setup > Layout Options in Setup mode. ● Click Layout Options at the bottom of the Layouts panel in Setup mode.
Setup mode Players NOTE ● If you remove a player from a flow, any notes you have already input for that player in that flow are deleted. ● Removing a flow from a layout automatically removes that layout from the flow, and vice versa. The same is true for players and layouts, and players and flows. When you select a card in one of the panels in Setup mode, each card in the other panels shows a checkbox.
Setup mode Players NOTE Section players cannot double instruments, but they can play divisi. This means that they can be divided into smaller units, which is commonly required for strings. When you add a player in Dorico SE, the following happens automatically: ● A part layout is created and the new player is assigned to it. ● The player is added to any full score layouts that already exist. If no full score layouts exists, a new full score layout is created.
Setup mode Players ● At the bottom of the Players panel, click Add Solo Player. ● At the bottom of the Players panel, click Add Section Player. The instrument picker opens. TIP You can also open the instrument picker at any time selecting a player in the Players panel and pressing Shift-I . 2. Select the instrument you want in the instrument picker. 3. Press Return to add the selected instrument. RESULT The solo/section player is added to all flows in the project.
Setup mode Players PROCEDURE ● In the Players panel, right-click the player you want to duplicate and choose Duplicate Player from the context menu. RESULT A new player is added, with the same instruments as the original player. The original and new players are automatically numbered to ensure their names are unique. However, any existing music belonging to the original player is not duplicated.
Setup mode Ensembles Ensembles If you add an ensemble in Dorico SE, multiple players are added to your project at the same time. Dorico SE provides a set of predefined ensembles that you can use. Adding an ensemble is one of the ways to achieve building up an instrumentation quickly. The predefined ensembles that you can create with Dorico SE follow standard patterns, such as double woodwind which refers to two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, and two bassoons.
Setup mode Instruments Instruments In Dorico SE, an instrument is an individual musical instrument, such as a piano, a flute, or a violin. Human voices, such as soprano or tenor, are also considered instruments. In Dorico SE, instruments are held by players, just as real instruments are held by human players.
Setup mode Instruments One violin with no number Adding a second violin automatically generates numbers for both violins Instrument numbering applies to individual instruments, rather than players.
Setup mode Instruments You can see staves for all instruments in galley view, and you can allow/disallow instrument changes in each layout independently.
Setup mode Instruments Transposing instruments While most instruments produce notes at concert pitch, transposing instruments produce a note that is different to the one that is written. For example, two common orchestral transposing instruments are clarinet in B♭ and horn in F. When a clarinet in B♭ plays a C, the sound produced is a B♭, one tone below. When a horn in F plays a C, the sound produced is an F, a fifth below.
Setup mode Instruments Adding instruments to players You can add instruments to both solo and section players. You can add multiple instruments to solo players but only a single instrument to section players. PREREQUISITE You have added a solo or section player. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel, select the player to which you want to add instruments. NOTE You can only add instruments to a single player at a time. 2. Press Shift-I to open the instrument picker. 3.
Setup mode Instruments 2. ● Click the plus symbol to the right of the added empty-handed player and click Create Empty Kit in the instrument picker. ● Right-click a player and choose Create Empty Kit from the context menu. Add the percussion instruments you want to the kit in the Edit Percussion Kit dialog.
Setup mode Instruments 2. Hover over the label of the instrument you want to change, click the arrow that appears, and choose Change Instrument to open the instrument picker. 3. Select the instrument you want in the instrument picker. 4. Press Return to change to the selected instrument. RESULT The selected instrument is changed, without affecting any music on its staff. NOTE Where appropriate, new clefs are input.
Setup mode Instruments Deleting instruments You can delete individual instruments without deleting the player holding them or other instruments held by the same player. IMPORTANT Deleting instruments permanently deletes any music that you have input on their staves. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel, expand the card of the player holding the instrument you want to delete. 2. Click the arrow that appears in the instrument label when you hover over it and choose Delete Instrument. 3. Click OK.
Setup mode Instruments Edit Percussion Kit dialog 1 Name Allows you to enter or change the full name for the percussion kit. This is used in Full staff labels for percussion kits that use the five-line staff presentation type. 2 Short name Allows you to enter or change the abbreviated name for the percussion kit. This is used in Abbreviated staff labels for percussion kits that use the five-line staff presentation type.
Setup mode Instruments 6 Controls Allows you to change the order and stem direction of instruments in the selected percussion kit presentation type. It also allows you to add slash voices to the kit. You can access dialogs to change the noteheads used for each instrument in the kit by clicking Edit Noteheads. You can also change how combinations of noteheads, articulations, and tremolos affect playback by clicking Edit Percussion Playing Techniques.
Setup mode Instruments Adding instruments to percussion kits You can add new instruments to percussion kits within the Edit Percussion Kit dialog. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel, expand the card of the player holding the kit to which you want to add instruments. 2. Click the arrow that appears in the kit instrument label when you hover over it and choose Edit Percussion Kit to open the Edit Percussion Kit dialog. 3. Click Add New Instrument to open the instrument picker. 4.
Setup mode Instruments Defining percussion kits as drum sets You can define individual percussion kits as drum sets. Drum sets use a different voicing than percussion kits when using the five-line staff presentation. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel, expand the card of the player holding the kit you want to define as a drum set. 2. Click the arrow that appears in the kit instrument label when you hover over it and choose Edit Percussion Kit to open the Edit Percussion Kit dialog. 3.
Setup mode Instruments RESULT A group is created containing the selected instruments. The group is given a default name that you can change. Renaming groups in grid presentation percussion kits Group names are shown as instrument labels. You can change the names of groups in percussion kits using grid presentation. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel, expand the card of the player holding the kit in which you want to change the names of groups in the grid presentation. 2.
Setup mode Instruments Deleting groups within grid presentation percussion kits You can delete groups in percussion kits using grid presentation, without deleting the instruments within the group. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel, expand the card of the player holding the kit from whose grid presentation you want to delete groups. 2. Click the arrow that appears in the kit instrument label when you hover over it and choose Edit Percussion Kit to open the Edit Percussion Kit dialog. 3.
Setup mode Instruments RESULT The positions of the selected instruments and/or slash voices within the kit is changed. Multiple instruments can share the same staff position, but we recommend that they use different noteheads so that the player can tell them apart. RELATED LINKS Moving notes to different instruments in percussion kits on page 871 Changing the size of gaps between lines in percussion grids You can change the size of gaps between lines in percussion kits using the grid presentation type.
Setup mode Instruments Edit Strings and Tuning dialog The Edit Strings and Tuning dialog allows you to customize the tuning of individual fretted instruments by changing the number of strings and frets they have, the pitches of their open strings, and the spacing of their frets.
Setup mode Instruments 5 Action bar Contains options that allow you to change the number and arrangement of strings. 6 ● Add String: Adds a new string below the lowest currently selected string. The new string is a duplicate of the lowest currently selected string. ● Add String at Top: Adds a new string at the top of the fretboard. The new string is a duplicate of the previous top string. ● Move string buttons: Allow you to move the currently selected strings up/down the fretboard.
Setup mode Player groups Importing fretted instrument tunings You can import custom fretted instrument tunings that you have already created and apply them to instruments. This allows you to reuse tunings without having to create them from scratch. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel, expand the card of the player holding the fretted instrument to which you want to apply an imported tuning. 2.
Setup mode Player groups You can add as many player groups as required, for example, to allow easy separation of forces or to prevent automatic instrument numbering for percussion instruments when multiple percussion players hold the same instrument to accommodate instrument changes. NOTE If the instruments you group together were not already next to each other according to orchestral order, this changes the order of players in the score project-wide.
Setup mode Player groups Deleting player groups You can delete groups of players, for example, if you no longer need a group of players that you created when importing a MIDI file. When deleting player groups, you can choose to keep the players within the group or delete them as well. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel, select the group that you want to delete. 2. Press Backspace or Delete . 3.
Setup mode Flows Removing players from groups You can remove players from groups. PROCEDURE ● In the Players panel, remove players from groups in any of the following ways: ● Click and drag multiple selected players out of the group and release the mouse. ● Right-click a single player and choose Remove Player from Group from the context menu. NOTE You can only remove a single player from a group at a time when using the context menu.
Setup mode Flows Adding flows You can add any number of new flows to your project. PREREQUISITE You have added at least one player to the project. PROCEDURE 1. In the Flows panel, click Add Flow. 2. Optional: Repeat for as many flows as you require. RESULT A new flow is added to your project each time you click Add Flow. All existing players are assigned to new flows, and new flows are automatically assigned to all existing full score and part layouts.
Setup mode Layouts PROCEDURE 1. In the Flows panel, select the flow whose assigned players you want to change. 2. In the Players panel, activate the checkbox in the player card of each player you want to assign to the flow. TIP You can Shift -click to activate/deactivate the checkboxes in multiple player cards at once. 3. Optional: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other flows whose assigned players you want to change.
Setup mode Layouts Custom score A custom score layout initially does not contain any players or flows. This allows you to create your score manually and, for example, to assign only one flow instead of all flows or only vocal and piano players to create a vocal score. Custom score layouts are concert pitch by default. TIP You can combine players, layouts, and flows together in any combination.
Setup mode Layouts Switching between layouts on page 51 Opening new tabs on page 52 Changing the players assigned to layouts By default, all players are included in full score layouts and each player is automatically assigned its own part layout. You can assign players to and exclude players from layouts manually, for example, if you want to remove unnecessary players from the full score, or you want to add the soloists’ music to the part for the accompanist. PROCEDURE 1.
Setup mode Layouts TIP You can Shift -click to activate/deactivate the checkboxes in multiple flow cards at once. 3. Optional: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other layouts whose assigned flows you want to change. RESULT Flows are assigned to the selected layout when the checkbox in their flow card is activated, and removed from the layout when the checkbox is deactivated.
Setup mode Layouts Concert vs. transposed pitch Layouts in Dorico SE can use concert or transposed pitch. This affects the pitches and key signatures on staves belonging to transposing instruments. When music is in concert pitch, all notes are written as they sound. This means that players with transposing instruments reading music in concert pitch must transpose the music themselves.
Setup mode Player, layout, and instrument names Deleting layouts You can delete any layout from the project, for example, if you only want to use a combined Violin I and II part, you can delete their separate parts. PROCEDURE 1. In the Layouts panel, select the layouts that you want to delete. 2. Press Backspace or Delete . Restoring default layouts You can recreate all the part layouts that Dorico SE provides by default, for example, if you accidentally deleted some part layouts.
Setup mode Player, layout, and instrument names NOTE Changing the default instrument names does not change the instrument names of existing instruments of that type in your project.
Setup mode Player, layout, and instrument names 1 Editing instrument Displays the permanent underlying name of the instrument. 2 Editing Allows you to switch between editing the Singular names and Plural names of the selected instrument. Singular names is used when staff labels are shown by default, Plural names is used when the staff contains multiple players. 3 Full name section Contains options that allow you to edit the appearance of the full instrument name.
Setup mode Player, layout, and instrument names 9 Show transposition Allows you to choose when the transposition is shown in the instrument name for the selected instrument. It is common to see the transposition included in the name of transposing instruments, such as Clarinet in B♭. You can choose when the transposition is shown from the following options: ● Always: Instrument transpositions are shown even if you have chosen to hide them on the Staves and Systems page in Setup > Layout Options.
Setup mode Player, layout, and instrument names Changing layout names Layout names are used to identify individual layouts, for example, as the name at the top of parts. You can change the layout names of players, and reset renamed players to their default name. NOTE Layout names are not used for staff labels. Staff labels use the name set for each instrument in the Edit Instrument Names dialog. PROCEDURE 1. In the Layouts panel, select the name of the player whose layout name you want to change. 2.
Setup mode Flow names and flow titles 5. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog. RESULT The instrument names for the selected instrument are changed. ● If you did not save your changes as default, only the names of the selected instrument are changed. Any instruments of the same type added later or in future projects use the original default names. ● If you saved your changes as default, any instruments of the same type added later or in future projects use your new instrument names.
Setup mode Videos RESULT The name of the flow is changed. If you have not entered a different title for the flow in the Project Info dialog, the title shown in the music area is updated to match the new flow name. TIP You can also rename flows in the Project Info dialog. Changing flow titles You can change flow titles in the Project Info dialog. Once you have done so, flow titles are no longer automatically changed if you change their flow name. PROCEDURE 1.
Setup mode Videos Supported video formats Dorico SE uses the same video engine that was introduced in Cubase and Nuendo in 2017. It supports the most commonly-used video formats. The following video formats are supported: ● MOV: Including H263, H264, Apple ProRes, DV/DVCPro and Avid DNxHR codecs ● MP4: Including H263 and H264 ● AVI: Including DV/DVCPro and MJPEG/PhotoJPEG All the common frame rates, such as 23.976, 24, 24.975, 25, 29.97, and 30 frames per second, are fully supported in Dorico SE.
Setup mode Videos Video frame rate Shows the frame rate of the video file. This field is read-only. Project frame rate Allows you to select a frame rate for your project from the menu. You can only have a single frame rate across the project. Use video frame rate Sets the project frame rate to be the same as the video file. Flow attachment position Allows you to set the rhythmic position at which the video attaches.
Setup mode Videos RESULT The selected video file is added to the flow and is shown in the Video window. A video reel icon appears in the flow card in the Flows panel, beside a timecode indicating the combination of the Video start offset and Timecode start. If you reloaded a video, all your previous settings are retained.
Setup mode Videos ● Press F4 . ● In the toolbar, click Show Video. ● Choose Window > Video. RESULT The Video window is hidden/shown. It is shown when a tick appears beside Video in the Window menu, and hidden when no tick appears. RELATED LINKS Toolbar on page 39 Changing the size of the Video window You can change the size of the Video window at any time. PREREQUISITE The Video window is shown.
Setup mode Videos 2. Change the Video channel volume in any of the following ways: ● Click and drag the Video channel fader upwards/downwards. ● Click Mute at the top of the Video channel. RESULT The volume of audio from videos in your project is changed. If you clicked Mute, no audio from videos sounds in playback.
Setup mode Videos RESULT The project frame rate is changed. 147 Dorico SE 3.1.
Write mode Write mode allows you to input and edit your music, including changing the rhythmic positions of items, changing the pitch of notes, and deleting notes and items. The available toolboxes and panels allow you to input all the notes and notation items that are most commonly used. By design, you cannot move notes and items graphically in Write mode. Graphical adjustments are only possible in Engrave mode in Dorico Pro.
Write mode Project window in Write mode Contains the note durations, accidentals, and articulations that are most commonly used during note input. 3 Notations panel Contains notation items that you can add to your music, such as dynamics and playing techniques, divided into separate categories. Your current selection in the Notations toolbox determines which notation items are shown.
Write mode Project window in Write mode Clicking this option inputs a triplet bracket and the respective number of rests at the specified rhythmic position. If the notes are beamed, no brackets are used. You can input other types of tuplet, such as quintuplets, by using the tuplets popover. Grace Notes When this option is activated, you input grace notes at the current rhythmic position instead of normal notes. You can also start/stop grace note input by pressing / .
Write mode Project window in Write mode Scissors During note input, this splits notes, chords, and explicit rests in two at the caret position. When editing existing notes, it deletes all ties in tie chains. You can also activate Scissors by pressing U . Select Activates/Deactivates mouse input. When mouse input is deactivated, you cannot input notes by clicking on the staff.
Write mode Project window in Write mode The upper part of the Notes panel contains note durations that you can select for input or to change the duration of existing notes. By default, only the most common note durations are shown. You can see all note durations by clicking the Show/Hide All Notes disclosure arrows at the top and bottom of the section. In the middle part of the Notes panel, you can activate/deactivate accidentals and activate slurs.
Write mode Project window in Write mode Changing the properties of individual notes and items You can change the properties of individual notes and notations independently, for example, if you want only a few crescendos to appear as text rather than as hairpins. NOTE You can only change the properties of complete notes and notations. For example, if a pedal line extends across multiple systems, you cannot change its line style on one system but keep the original line style on another system. PROCEDURE 1.
Write mode Project window in Write mode Time Signatures (Meter) Hides/Shows the Time Signatures (Meter) panel, which contains sections for the different types of time signatures that you can input, including a section where you can create custom time signatures, such as interchangeable time signatures and time signatures with pick-up bars.
Write mode Project window in Write mode Cues Hides/Shows the Cues panel, which allows you to find suitable places for cues and input cues. Video Hides/Shows the Video panel, which allows you to open the Video Properties dialog and to view and edit markers in the current flow. Rehearsal Marks Inserts a rehearsal mark at the selected rhythmic position. Text Opens the text editor, which allows you to insert text at the selected rhythmic position.
Write mode Inputting vs. editing Inputting vs. editing Dorico SE distinguishes the processes for inputting and editing music. Inputting If you can see the caret, you are inputting new music. The caret must be activated in order to input notes and notations. If the caret is activated, selecting tools or items in the Notes toolbox and the Notes panel affects the note or chord that you are about to input, as you can specify the duration, rhythm dot, accidentals, and articulations.
Write mode Inputting vs. editing ● Create item at selection: Items are input at the position of selected items or notes in the music area. ● Load pointer with item: Items are loaded onto the mouse pointer so you can click in the music area where you want to input the item. You can also activate/deactivate Allow multiple items to be created with the mouse.
Write mode Rhythmic grid Rhythmic grid The rhythmic grid is a unit of rhythmic duration whose value affects certain aspects of inputting and editing, such as the amount by which items move. However, it does not control the duration of notes and items that you input. Rhythmic grid set to eighth notes (quavers) shown above the staff The current rhythmic grid resolution is shown by the note value in the status bar, and by ruler markings above the staff on which the caret is active.
Write mode Note input RESULT Decreasing the rhythmic grid resolution makes it finer by making the note value shorter. Increasing the rhythmic grid resolution makes it coarser by making the note value longer. TIP You can assign your own key commands for increasing and decreasing the rhythmic grid resolution. RELATED LINKS Status bar on page 48 Assigning key commands on page 62 Note input In Dorico SE, you can only input notes during note input, which is when the caret is activated.
Write mode Note input The caret The appearance of the caret changes depending on the input mode and the currently selected voice number. Multiple staves The caret extends vertically across all the staves onto which notes and notations will be input. This allows you to input, for example, the same dynamics or playing techniques on multiple staves simultaneously or play in chords on a MIDI keyboard and distribute the notes in those chords onto multiple staves.
Write mode Note input Lock to Duration The caret is dashed. Lock to Duration allows you to repitch notes without changing their duration or rhythm. Caret when Lock to Duration is activated Grace Notes The caret is shorter than the default caret. It allows you to input grace notes at the caret position.
Write mode Note input Caret when inputting notes into an up-stem slash voice Caret when inputting notes into a new, second up-stem slash voice Caret when inputting notes into a new, stemless slash voice Percussion kits The caret appears significantly smaller than usual when inputting notes into percussion kits. The name of the kit instrument into which you are currently inputting notes is shown above the rhythmic grid.
Write mode Note input 2. Deactivate the caret in any of the following ways: ● Press Shift-N , Return , or Esc . ● If you have deactivated mouse input, click any selectable item in the music area. ● Switch to another mode. RELATED LINKS Moving the caret manually on page 163 Functions of the modes on page 20 Activating/Deactivating mouse input on page 167 Inputting notes on page 164 Notations input on page 201 Extending the caret to multiple staves You can extend the caret so it spans multiple staves.
Write mode Note input Inputting notes You can input notes into your project during note input, which is when the caret is activated. You can input notes with a computer keyboard, with the mouse, or by playing notes with a MIDI keyboard. NOTE ● During note input, you must select the duration, articulations, and any accidentals not in the prevailing key signature for each note before inputting them. This applies to all input methods.
Write mode Note input ● ● To input a note above the previously input note, press Shift-Alt/Opt as well as the letter for the note, for example, Shift-Alt/Opt-A . ● To input a note below the previously input note, press Ctrl-Alt (Windows) or Ctrl (macOS) as well as the letter for the note, for example, Ctrl-Alt-A (Windows) or Ctrl-A (macOS) . Click the staff at the rhythmic position of each note you want to input.
Write mode Note input Note and rest grouping on page 525 Creating custom beat groupings for meters on page 525 Implicit vs.
Write mode Note input ● To input/record notes at their sounding pitch, choose Write > Input Pitch > Sounding Pitch. RESULT The resulting pitch notated or recorded is changed. For example, if you input a C in a Horn in F transposing part layout with the input pitch set to Sounding Pitch, the note is written as a G.
Write mode Note input ● Press the number on your computer keyboard that corresponds to the duration you want. For example, press 6 for quarter notes (crotchets). Press smaller numbers for smaller durations, such as 5 for eighth notes (quavers) or 4 for 16th notes (semiquavers). Press larger numbers for larger durations, such as 7 for half notes (minims). ● Click the duration you want in the Notes panel on the left of the window.
Write mode Note input RESULT The duration of the selected notes is changed. Dorico SE automatically notates and beams the notes appropriately according to their new duration, the current time signature, and their position in the bar. When extending notes, their duration fills in any intervening rests. Extending notes to the end of the current selection does not delete any intervening notes, instead they combine with the extended note to create chords where necessary.
Write mode Note input TIP Force position and duration in the Notes and Rests group of the Properties panel is activated automatically for rests input with forced durations. You can also use this property to force the duration and position of rests. EXAMPLE Default notation of notes in 6/8 Notes in the down-stem voice input with forced durations RELATED LINKS Implicit vs.
Write mode Note input 8. Press . again to deactivate Dotted Notes. 9. Press Esc or Return to stop note input. RESULT During note input, notes are input as dotted notes until you deactivate Dotted Notes or change the note duration. If you add rhythm dots to multiple existing notes that would then overlap, Dorico SE adjusts the duration of notes in the selection to avoid deleting notes at the end of the selection.
Write mode Note input For example, on a staff containing no notes, creating one new voice allows you to input notes into the first down-stem voice, but you can also create another new voice immediately if you want to input notes into the second up-stem voice on the staff. 5. Input the notes you want. 6. Optional: Press V to cycle between all the active voices on the staff. 7. Press Esc or Return to stop note input. RESULT Notes are input into new voices, as indicated by the caret symbol.
Write mode Note input Inputting notes into slash voices You can input notes into multiple slash voices, for example, if you want to indicate a precise rhythm without specifying pitches. By default, the first slash voice is up-stem, but you can add extra slash voices both with and without stems, and switch between them as often as you want. You can also input notes into new slash voices on a staff with existing notes.
Write mode Note input and a slash voice, the order is: first up-stem voice, first down-stem voice, second down-stem voice, second up-stem voice, slash voice.
Write mode Note input 6. Press Esc or Return to stop note input. RESULT The notes and notations you input are input at the caret position on all staves across which the caret extends. If the caret extends across both staves of a piano, notes are input on either the top or bottom staff according to their pitch and your set split point on the Play page in Preferences. When inputting notes using a MIDI keyboard, the individual notes in any chords you input are automatically exploded across the staves.
Write mode Note input 7. Press Esc or Return to stop note input. RESULT Notes are inserted before existing notes at the caret position or where you click, without overriding any existing notes at rhythmic positions after the caret. Any existing notes after the caret are pushed ahead to subsequent rhythmic positions.
Write mode Note input NOTE You can define MIDI pitches for playing techniques on the Note Input and Editing page in Preferences. 5. Input notes in one of the following ways: ● Five-line staff presentation type: Press letters on a computer keyboard or play notes on a MIDI keyboard, corresponding to staff positions for the clef set in Preferences. For example, press B to input notes for the instrument assigned to the middle line of a fiveline staff when Treble G clef is set.
Write mode Note input Use staff position This option uses the staff position defined in the Edit Percussion Kit dialog. For example, on a drum set, the bass drum is normally positioned in the bottom space of the staff, while the snare drum is positioned in the third space from the bottom. You can think of staff positions relative to what they would be when using a treble G clef (F4 and C5 respectively) or using a bass F clef (A2 and E3 respectively).
Write mode Note input For example, inputting kick drum and snare drum notes on a standard drum set is a common pattern. The kick drum is in the bottom space, and the snare drum is two spaces above: five staff positions away from the bottom space, and four staff positions away from the top line. You can press F for the kick drum and C for the snare drum.
Write mode Note input NOTE When using letters, Dorico SE automatically chooses the octave closest to the nut on the corresponding string. ● 5. 6. Play the note on a MIDI keyboard. Move the caret up/down to input notes on different strings at the same rhythmic position in any of the following ways: ● Press Up Arrow to move it up. ● Press Down Arrow to move it down.
Write mode Note input ● 2. Select the existing notes to which you want to add accidentals or whose accidentals you want to change. Select the accidental you want to input in one of the following ways: ● Press - for flat. ● Press = for sharp. ● Press 0 for natural. ● Click the accidental you want in the Notes panel.
Write mode Note input By default, Dorico SE makes retrospective changes to how it has spelled accidentals, depending on how your music develops. For example, in C major, if you input a sequence of pitches C-E-G♯, but then input a G♭, the G♯ is respelled as an A♭. RELATED LINKS Respelling notes on page 192 Inputting rests Dorico SE automatically shows rests as appropriate in the gaps between the notes you input.
Write mode Note input PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, start note input. 2. Select the appropriate secondary voice by pressing V until the voice direction indicator shows the correct voice. Alternatively, if you want to input bar rests into a new voice, press Shift-V until the voice direction indicator shows the correct voice. 3. Press Shift-B to open the bars and barlines popover. 4. Enter rest into the popover to add a bar rest. 5. Press Return to close the popover. 6.
Write mode Note input PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select the note from which you want the tie to start. 2. Optional: During note input, input the note that you want at the start of the tie. 3. Press T to input ties. 4. Optional: During note input, input the note that you want at the end of the tie. NOTE The second note must be the same pitch as the first note. RESULT During note input, the two notes input are joined by a tie.
Write mode Note input The Grace Notes toolbox button when inputting unslashed grace notes. 7. Input the grace notes you want. 8. Press / again to stop grace note input and return to normal note input. RESULT The pitches you enter are input as grace notes at the caret position. If you are inputting grace notes after previously inputting normal notes, the rhythmic duration of the grace notes is the same as the last input normal note.
Write mode Note input 6. Input the pitches you want in any of the following ways: ● Press the corresponding letters on your keyboard. TIP Dorico SE automatically inputs notes above the highest note at the caret position when Chords is activated. You can input notes below the lowest note at the caret position instead by pressing CtrlAlt (Windows) or Ctrl (macOS) as well as the letter for the note name, for example, Ctrl-Alt-A (Windows) or Ctrl-A (macOS) .
Write mode Note input Inputting tuplets You can input all types of tuplets using the tuplets popover. Tuplets are input like normal notes, and so can only be input during note input. You can also input triplets by clicking Tuplets in the Notes toolbox. However, you can only input one triplet at a time this way. PROCEDURE 1. Select an item on the staff and at the rhythmic position where you want to input tuplets. 2. Press Shift-N to start note input. 3.
Write mode Note input As tuplets are often described in ratios, such as 3:2, the tuplets popover uses the semicolon key to be memorable. ● Choose Write > Create Tuplet. The icon on the left-hand side of the popover matches the corresponding button in the Notes toolbox on the right of the window. Tuplets button in the Notes toolbox Tuplets popover with an example entry NOTE Clicking Tuplets in the Notes toolbox only inputs a single triplet. It does not open the tuplets popover.
Write mode Note input Type of tuplet Popover entry Quarter note beat unit in tuplet q or 6 Half note beat unit in tuplet h or 7 Whole note beat unit in tuplet w or 8 Double whole note beat unit in tuplet 2w or 9 Dotted eighth note beat unit in tuplet e. or 5. Dotted quarter note beat unit in tuplet q. or 6. Quintuplet, five dotted quarter notes in the space of four. 5:4q. or 5:4-6.
Write mode Note input RESULT Notes are added to the selected notes according to the intervals you entered into the add intervals popover. RELATED LINKS Changing the pitch of individual notes on page 191 Add intervals popover The add intervals popover allows you to add notes above and below existing notes, and also transpose existing notes. It makes much of the functionality provided by the Add Notes Above or Below and Transpose dialogs accessible directly via the keyboard.
Write mode Note input Example action Popover entry Specify diminished interval. d, dim, or diminished Specify augmented interval. a, aug, or augmented Specify diatonic interval. diat or diatonic Transpose notes by microtonal intervals. t 3 8 qt NOTE The first number is the interval degree. The second number is the number of quarter tones. If you do not otherwise specify it, the interval is calculated by adding or transposing notes by the number of staff positions specified.
Write mode Note input If the pitch is now impossible to play on a fretted instrument, such as if a note would have to be played below the nut on the lowest string, it appears on tablature as a question mark. NOTE You can press Alt/Opt-Up Arrow and Alt/Opt-Down Arrow to change the staff positions of notes in percussion kits using grid and five-line staff presentation types. However, this also changes the instrument playing the note.
Write mode Note input EXAMPLE A G sharp When respelled downwards, the G sharp becomes an F triplesharp When respelled upwards, When respelled upwards the G sharp becomes an again, the G sharp A flat becomes a B triple-flat RELATED LINKS Accidentals on page 480 Inputting accidentals on page 180 Transposing existing notes with the add intervals popover You can change the pitch of notes after they have been input using the add intervals popover. PROCEDURE 1. Select the notes you want to transpose. 2.
Write mode Note input NOTE Lock to Duration automatically deactivates when you reach the last existing note on the staff. By default, normal note input continues using the previous note value selected before you activated Lock to Duration. RESULT Existing notes on the selected staff are repitched without their rhythms being changed. The caret automatically advances from note to note, even if there are large rests between notes on the staff.
Write mode Note input Transpose dialog The Transpose dialog contains the following sections: 1 Transposition options Contains options that allow you to specify the transposition you want. For example, you can choose to transpose by an interval quality, such as a major third, or by a set number of divisions of the octave. You can choose the direction of the transposition, whether it includes octaves, and the interval and quality or number of divisions by which you want to transpose your selection.
Write mode MIDI recording RELATED LINKS Add intervals popover on page 190 Equal Division of the Octave (EDO) on page 615 Tonality systems on page 614 MIDI recording MIDI recording is a way of inputting notes into Dorico SE by playing them in real time on a MIDI device. This can be particularly useful if, for example, you prefer to improvise your music rather than plan pitches and note durations in advance. In Dorico SE, you can record MIDI notes using any MIDI device.
Write mode MIDI recording NOTE ● In Play mode you cannot select rests, meaning you can only record into instrument tracks that already contain at least one note. ● You can also record MIDI during note input, but this prevents Dorico SE from using both staves in grand staff instruments. 2. Optional: If you want to record notes without overwriting any existing notes on the staff, press Q to activate Chords. 3.
Write mode MIDI recording PROCEDURE 1. Select a note or rest on the staff where you want to input the retrieved notes. 2. Optional: If you want to input retrieved notes without overwriting any existing notes on the staff, press Q to activate Chords. 3. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Alt/Opt-R . RESULT All the notes you played on your MIDI device during the previous playback are input on the selected staff, starting from the selected rhythmic position.
Write mode MIDI recording Optimization for MIDI recording Depending on your operating system and the MIDI devices you use for recording, you might find that the notes you record are not notated with the durations or at the rhythmic positions you expected. Optimizing the settings related to MIDI recording can help you achieve better results.
Write mode MIDI recording Changing the audio device buffer size You can change the audio buffer size, for example, if the current buffer size is causing notes input using MIDI recording appear significantly after the beat. NOTE ● If the notes you play when recording MIDI are notated behind the beat, we recommend that you reduce the buffer size for your audio device to the lowest possible value that still produces stable playback with no drop-outs.
Write mode Notations input When Snap pedal lines to previous beat is activated, the start of pedal lines is automatically moved back to the start of the beat. RELATED LINKS MIDI Import Options dialog on page 77 Disabling MIDI input devices By default, Dorico SE accepts MIDI input from all connected MIDI devices, including virtual MIDI cables and inter-application buses.
Write mode Notations input During note input, the selected articulations are added to all notes that are input until the articulations are deactivated. NOTE Some combinations of articulations on the same notes are not possible. For example, you cannot have both staccato and staccatissimo marks on the same notes, as both articulations indicate that notes are played shorter.
Write mode Notations input Inputting slurs You can input slurs, both during note input and by adding them to existing notes. You can also add slurs to existing notes on multiple staves at the same time. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select the notes to which you want to add slurs. TIP ● You can select notes on multiple staves and input slurs on them at the same time.
Write mode Notations input Inputting fingerings You can input fingerings on existing notes using the fingerings popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing notes. NOTE ● You can only add fingerings to notes at one rhythmic position at a time, and you can only input as many fingerings as there are notes at each rhythmic position.
Write mode Notations input ● 6. To move the cursor and popover to the right/left and to the next/previous note/fingering in the current voice, press Right Arrow / Left Arrow . Press Return to close the popover. RESULT The fingerings are input on the selected notes, including during note input. The popover advances through notes in the voice as indicated by the caret or in the same voice as your initial selection.
Write mode Notations input Keyboard and string instruments Type of fingering Example popover entry Single fingerings for individual notes, including 1, 2, 3, and so on for brass valve numbers and trombone slide positions Valved brass instruments 12 Single fingerings for each note in chords 1,3,5 For keyboard instruments, Dorico SE automatically orders numbers appropriately according to the hand playing the notes.
Write mode Notations input Type of fingering Example popover entries Right-hand thumb p, t, or 1 Right-hand pinky finger e, x, c, o, or 5 These lists are not comprehensive as there are many possible fingerings. It is intended to illustrate how you can structure your entries to input different types of fingerings. NOTE Finger substitutions are shown as immediate by default, but you can change the rhythmic position of the substitution by changing the deferral duration.
Write mode Notations input Type of key signature Popover entry Minor keys (lowercase letters) g, d, f#, bb, and so on Number of sharps 3s, 2#, and so on NOTE Assumes the major key for that many sharps. 4f, 5b, and so on Number of flats NOTE Assumes the major key for that many flats. This list is not comprehensive as you can input every possible key signature. It is intended to illustrate how you can structure your entry to input different types of key signatures.
Write mode Notations input The Key Signatures section contains the following parts: 1 Major/Minor Allow you to choose whether your key signature is Major or Minor. 2 More Sharps/Fewer Flats Each time you click, you add one sharp accidental to the key signature, or remove one flat accidental from the key signature. 3 Fewer Sharps/More Flats Each time you click, you remove one sharp accidental from the key signature, or add one flat accidental to the key signature.
Write mode Notations input RESULT During note input, key signatures are input at the caret position, even if this is in the middle of a bar. However, it is preferable to input key signature changes at barlines. All subsequently input notes follow the input key signature, until the next existing key signature or the end of the flow, whichever comes first. If playing in notes using a MIDI keyboard, accidentals are spelled according to the key signature.
Write mode Notations input ● To input a key signature on all staves, click it in the Key Signatures, Tonality Systems, and Accidentals panel. ● To input a key signature on the selected staff only, Alt/Opt -click it in the Key Signatures, Tonality Systems, and Accidentals panel. RESULT During note input, key signatures are input at the caret position, even if this is in the middle of a bar. However, it is preferable to input key signature changes at barlines.
Write mode Notations input ● Press Shift-M . ● Select an existing time signature and press Return . ● Choose Write > Create Time Signature. The icon on the left-hand side of the popover matches the corresponding button in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window.
Write mode Notations input Type of time signature Popover entry Aggregate time signature with dashed barlines 2/4|6/8 shown in each bar, indicating the divisions between the different meters Aggregate time signature without dashed barlines shown in each bar 2/4:6/8 Interchangeable time signature with different styles: parenthesized, slash, equals sign, and dashed 2/4 (6/8), 2/4 / 6/8, 2/4 = 6/8, or 2/4 – 6/8 NOTE You must include spaces either side of the slashes, equals signs, or dashes, and before
Write mode Notations input The Create Time Signature section of the Time Signatures (Meter) panel The Create Time Signature section contains the following parts: 1 Time signature type menu Allows you to select one of the following types of time signatures: 2 ● Regular ● Interchangeable ● Aggregate ● Alternating Time signature spaces Allows you to combine up to four time signatures.
Write mode Notations input Inputting time signatures with the popover You can input time signatures, including time signatures with pick-up bars, using the time signatures popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. You can also input time signatures only on single staves. NOTE ● In order to input an upbeat or pick-up bar, you must input a new time signature that includes the upbeat you want.
Write mode Notations input Inputting time signatures with the panel You can input time signatures, including time signatures with pick-up bars, using the Time Signatures (Meter) panel, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. You can also input time signatures only on single staves. NOTE ● These steps describe inputting with the default mouse input preference Create item at selection.
Write mode Notations input All subsequent bars follow the input time signature, until the next existing time signature or the end of the flow, whichever comes first. Dorico SE automatically inputs and moves barlines as required so that subsequent music is barred correctly.
Write mode Notations input Example tempo mark Popover entry Largo ( = 52) Largo (q = 52) or Largo (q=52) = 96-112 q = 96-112, q=96-112, 6 = 96-112, or 6=96-112 = 84 q. = 84, q.=84, 6. = 84, or 6.=84 = 30 w = 30, w=30, 8 = 30, or 8=30 = 60 h = 60, h=60, 7 = 60, or 7=60 = 120 e = 120, e=120, 5 = 120, or 5=120 = 90 e. = 90, e.=90, 5. = 90, or 5.=90 = 240 x=240, x = 240, 4=240 or 4 = 240 rit. rit. or rit accel. accel.
Write mode Notations input Rhythmic feel Popover entry Light eighth note swing rhythmic feel light swing 8ths Medium 16th note swing rhythmic feel medium swing 16ths Medium eighth note swing rhythmic feel medium swing 8ths Heavy 16th note swing rhythmic feel heavy swing 16ths Heavy eighth note swing rhythmic feel heavy swing 8ths Straight rhythmic feel straight (no swing) Triplet 16th fixed rhythmic feel 2:1 swing 16ths (fixed) Triplet 8th fixed rhythmic feel 2:1 swing 8ths (fixed) Dotted
Write mode Notations input Absolute Tempo Change Contains a range of tempos with both an Italian tempo indication and a metronome mark. You can later choose to show or hide the metronome mark for individual tempo marks. You can change the range shown in the list by adjusting the slider at the top. Gradual Tempo Change Contains tempo marks that indicate a change in tempo over a defined period of time, such as rallentando or accelerando. You can add modifiers to gradual tempo changes.
Write mode Notations input RELATED LINKS Tempo marks on page 819 Types of tempo marks on page 820 Changing the metronome mark value on page 826 Inputting tempo marks with the popover You can input tempo marks using the tempo popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a tempo mark.
Write mode Notations input When adding tempo marks to existing music, they are added at the rhythmic position of the earliest selected item. Gradual tempo changes span the duration of the selected items. NOTE Metronome mark values appear as integers without decimal places, even if you input decimal places. However, the exact metronome mark value you input is always reflected in playback. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK You can lengthen/shorten gradual tempo changes.
Write mode Notations input RESULT During note input, tempo marks are input at the caret position. Gradual tempo changes, such as rallentando, are also input at the caret position with a default duration of a quarter note. Gradual tempo changes do not extend as you input notes. When adding tempo marks to existing music, they are added at the rhythmic position of the earliest selected item. Gradual tempo changes span the duration of the selected items.
Write mode Notations input Bars Example action Popover entry Add two bars 2 or +2 Add fourteen bars 14 or +14 Delete one bar –1 Delete six bars –6 Add a bar rest rest Delete empty bars at the end of the flow trim You can specify a number of beats that you want to add/delete by entering the number of beats you want followed by either the number that corresponds to the beat unit, such as 5 for eighth notes, or the letter that corresponds to the beat unit, such as h for half notes.
Write mode Notations input Type of barline Popover entry Triple triple Start repeat |: or start End repeat :| or end End/Start repeat :|:, :||:, end-start, or endstart RELATED LINKS Inputting bar rests into specific voices on page 182 Bars on page 491 Barlines on page 496 Deleting bars/beats on page 491 Bars and Barlines panel The Bars and Barlines panel allows you to input bars, bar rests, and different types of barlines. It is located on the right of the window in Write mode.
Write mode Notations input ● Select an existing item before which you want to add bars/beats. 2. Press Shift-B to open the bars and barlines popover. 3. Enter the number of bars/beats you want to input. For example, enter 2 to input two bars or 2q to input two quarter note beats. 4. Press Return to close the popover. RESULT The number of bars or beats specified is input. During note input, bars/beats are input from the caret position.
Write mode Notations input NOTE If you want to input bars from the caret position, make sure that you have selected Start of Selection from the menu. 5. Click Insert Bars. RESULT The number of bars specified is input. During note input, bars are input from the caret position. If you selected Start of Selection, bars are input directly after a selected barline, and directly before a selected note, bar, or time signature.
Write mode Notations input Inputting barlines with the popover You can input barlines using the bars and barlines popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. You can also change the type of existing barlines. PREREQUISITE If you want to input barlines onto single staves only, you have input an independent key signature on those staves. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input.
Write mode Notations input Inputting barlines with the panel You can input barlines using the Bars and Barlines panel, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. You can also change the type of existing barlines. NOTE These steps describe inputting with the default mouse input preference Create item at selection. PREREQUISITE If you want to input barlines onto single staves only, you have input an independent key signature on those staves. PROCEDURE 1.
Write mode Notations input Input methods for dynamics You can input dynamics with the keyboard by using the dynamics popover, and with the mouse by using the Dynamics panel.
Write mode Notations input Dynamic or modifier Popover entry molto molto più piu or più meno meno mosso mosso crescendo: < cresc. (text) cresc diminuendo: > dim.
Write mode Notations input Hiding immediate dynamics on page 567 Dynamics panel The Dynamics panel contains the different dynamics available in Dorico SE, including gradual dynamics and dynamic modifiers, such as poco and possibile. ● You can hide/show the Dynamics panel by clicking Dynamics in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window in Write mode.
Write mode Notations input PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. NOTE If you want to input voice-specific dynamics, the caret must be active. ● Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input dynamics. If you want to input dynamics across a duration, select items that span that duration. 2. Optional: If you want to input dynamics onto multiple staves at once, extend the caret to those staves. 3. Press Shift-D to open the dynamics popover. 4.
Write mode Notations input Dynamics on page 559 Dynamics lanes on page 384 Groups of dynamics on page 574 Voice-specific dynamics on page 565 Dynamic modifiers on page 566 Moving dynamics rhythmically on page 561 Lengthening/Shortening gradual dynamics and groups of dynamics on page 568 Hiding immediate dynamics on page 567 Changing the staff-relative placement of items on page 311 Inputting dynamics with the panel You can input dynamics and modifiers using the Dynamics panel, both during note input and by
Write mode Notations input RESULT The specified dynamics are input. Voice-specific dynamics are placed below the staff by default, even if they are input into an up-stem voice. Adjoining dynamics, or dynamics that were input together or in sequence, are automatically grouped together, both during note input and when adding dynamics to existing notes. During note input, dynamics are input at the caret position.
Write mode Notations input The icon on the left-hand side of the popover matches the corresponding button in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window. When inputting global chord symbols, the icon on the left-hand side of the popover matches the corresponding button in the Notations toolbox. When inputting local chord symbols, the icon on the left-hand side of the popover appears smaller and includes the icon for a solo player.
Write mode Notations input Chord symbol quality Popover entry Half-diminished half-dim, halfdim, or hd 6/9 6/9, 69, or % Chord symbol intervals Interval Popover entry Major 7th ^7 or ^ Major 9th ^9, maj9, or 9maj7 Chord symbol alterations Type of chord symbol alteration Popover entry Alterations b5, #9, and so on Added notes add#11, addF#, addBb, and so on Suspensions sus4, sus9, and so on Omissions omit3, no7, and so on Chord symbols with altered bass notes Example altered bass note
Write mode Notations input No chord symbols No chord symbol Popover entry No chord N.C.
Write mode Notations input Navigation during chord symbol input You can input multiple chord symbols without re-opening the popover each time by manually advancing it to other positions. Navigating with a computer keyboard You can move the chord symbols popover to input chord symbols on other notes without having to close and reopen the popover on each note. Popover navigation Key command Advance the popover to the next beat. Space Move the popover back to the previous beat.
Write mode Notations input PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a chord symbol. 2. Press Shift-Q to open the chord symbols popover. NOTE If you selected an item on a staff that has local chord symbols at earlier rhythmic positions, the chord symbols popover is automatically set to input local chord symbols when it opens. 3.
Write mode Notations input Inputting polychord chord symbols Polychord chord symbols indicate that multiple different chords, commonly two, are played simultaneously. You can input polychords when inputting chord symbols with a MIDI keyboard. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, open the chord symbols popover. 2. Play the first chord of the polychord with one hand. Keep the keys of the first chord depressed. 3. Play the second chord with the other hand.
Write mode Notations input ● Play the chord and its altered bass note separately: Hold down the keys for the chord, then play the altered bass note while keeping the rest of the keys of the chord depressed.
Write mode Notations input The icon on the left-hand side of the popover matches the corresponding button in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window.
Write mode Notations input Function of octave line Popover entry End of octave line | or stop For example, enter stop to specify where an octave line ends during note input. RELATED LINKS Clefs on page 548 Octave lines on page 553 Clefs panel The Clefs panel contains the different types of clefs and octave lines available in Dorico SE. ● You can hide/show the Clefs panel by clicking Clefs in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window in Write mode.
Write mode Notations input RESULT During note input, clefs are input at the caret position. Note input continues after inputting the clef, so you can continue inputting notes and clefs as required. When you add clefs to existing music, clefs are added directly before a selected notehead, and apply to all notes on that staff until the next clef, or the end of the flow. Clefs apply to all notes on the staff until the next clef or the end of the flow, whichever comes first.
Write mode Notations input Inputting octave lines with the popover You can input octave lines using the clefs and octave lines popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. You can also input octave lines only into specific voices in multiple-voice contexts. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select the notes to which you want to add an octave line. If you want to add an octave line for a single voice, only select notes in that voice. 2.
Write mode Notations input PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select the notes to which you want to add an octave line. If you want to add an octave line for a single voice, only select notes in that voice. 2. In the Notations toolbox, click Clefs to show the Clefs panel. 3. Input the octave line you want in one of the following ways: ● To input an octave line for all voices on the staff, click it in the Clefs panel.
Write mode Notations input The icon on the left-hand side of the popover matches the corresponding button in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window.
Write mode Notations input Type of hold or pause Popover entry Curved caesura caesuracurved Short caesura caesurashort Breath mark (Comma-like) breathmarkcomma, comma, or , (comma) Breath mark (Tick-like) breathmarktick Breath mark (Upbow-like) breathmarkupbow Breath mark (Salzedo) breathmarksalzedo NOTE The Curlew mark was originally devised by Benjamin Britten for “Curlew River”, a parable for church performance inspired by Japanese Noh theater.
Write mode Notations input ● Caesuras NOTE Holds and pauses do not currently have an effect in playback, but this is planned for future versions. Inputting holds and pauses with the popover You can input holds and pauses using the holds and pauses popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a hold or pause.
Write mode Notations input ● Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a hold or pause. NOTE You can only input one hold or pause at a time. 2. In the Notations toolbox, click Holds and Pauses to show the Holds and Pauses panel. 3. In the Holds and Pauses panel, click the hold or pause you want. RESULT During note input, the specified hold or pause is input at the caret position.
Write mode Notations input Input methods for ornaments, arpeggio signs, glissando lines, guitar bends, and jazz articulations You can input ornaments, including arpeggio signs, glissando lines, guitar bends, and jazz articulations, with the keyboard by using the ornaments popover, and with the mouse by using the Ornaments panel. You can input ornaments and arpeggio signs during note input and by adding them to existing notes, but you cannot input glissando lines or guitar bends during note input.
Write mode Notations input Type of ornament Popover entry Turn: turn Inverted turn: invturn or invertedturn Trill intervals Trill interval Popover entry Major second tr 2 or tr M2 Minor third tr m3 Perfect fifth tr p5 Augmented fourth tr aug4 Diminished fifth tr dim5 This list is not comprehensive, as there are many possible trill intervals. It is intended to illustrate how you can structure your entry to input different trill intervals.
Write mode Notations input Type of arpeggio sign Popover entry Curved arpeggio sign slurarp Glissando lines Type of glissando line/guitar bend Popover entry Straight glissando line gliss Wavy glissando line glisswavy Guitar bend bend Jazz articulations Type of jazz articulation Popover entry Plop (bend) plop Plop (smooth) plopsmooth Scoop scoop Doit (bend) doit Doit (smooth) doitsmooth Fall (bend) fall Fall (smooth) fallsmooth TIP Other ornaments are available in the Ornaments p
Write mode Notations input Ornaments panel The Ornaments panel allows you to input all the different types of ornaments, including jazz articulations, as well as arpeggio signs, guitar bends, and glissando lines. ● You can hide/show the Ornaments panel by clicking Ornaments in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window in Write mode.
Write mode Notations input 5. Press Return to close the popover. RESULT During note input, ornaments are input at the caret position. Trills last the duration of the rhythmic value of the note input at the caret position and have a default interval of a second, either major or minor depending on the context. If you specified an interval for your trill, the interval applies only to the first note in the selection, but you can also change the interval partway through trills.
Write mode Notations input Inputting arpeggio signs with the popover You can input arpeggio signs using the ornaments popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing notes. You can also input arpeggio signs across notes in multiple voices and on different staves that belong to the same instrument, such as piano or harp. NOTE You can only input one arpeggio sign at a time. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input.
Write mode Notations input Inputting arpeggio signs with the panel You can input arpeggio signs on existing notes using the Ornaments panel. You can also input arpeggio signs across notes in multiple voices and on different staves that belong to the same instrument, such as piano or harp. NOTE ● You can only input one arpeggio sign at a time, and you cannot input arpeggio signs with the mouse during note input.
Write mode Notations input TIP The two notes can be in different voices. 2. Press Shift-O to open the ornaments popover. 3. Enter the appropriate entry for the glissando line you want into the popover. 4. ● Enter gliss for a straight glissando line. ● Enter glisswavy for a wavy glissando line. Press Return to close the popover. RESULT If you selected two notes, the glissando line specified is input between the selected notes.
Write mode Notations input 3. In the Ornaments panel, click the style of glissando line you want. ● Glissando (Straight) ● Glissando (Wavy) RESULT If you selected two notes, the glissando line specified is input between the selected notes. If you selected a single note, the glissando line specified starts from the selected note and ends at the next note in the same voice on the staff, even if this crosses rests. NOTE ● You cannot input a glissando line on the last note on a staff.
Write mode Notations input RESULT The jazz articulation you specify is input on all selected notes. During note input, this is usually the previous note you input. NOTE When using the popover, all jazz articulations are input with a default line style for their type. You can change their type/length after they have been input. When using the panel, you can specify the line style of jazz articulations when you input them.
Write mode Notations input Inputting guitar bends with the popover You can input guitar bends between existing notes using the ornaments popover. You can input guitar bends between both adjacent and non-adjacent notes. NOTE You cannot input guitar bends during note input. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select one of the following: ● The note from which you want a guitar bend to start. NOTE You cannot input a guitar bend on the last note on a staff.
Write mode Notations input PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select one of the following: ● The note from which you want a guitar bend to start. NOTE You cannot input a guitar bend on the last note on a staff. ● Any two notes that you want to join with a guitar bend. TIP The two notes can be in different voices. 2. In the Notations toolbox, click Ornaments to show the Ornaments panel. 3. In the Ornaments panel, click Guitar Bend in the Guitar section.
Write mode Notations input Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams You can input playing techniques with the keyboard by using the playing techniques popover, and with the mouse by using the Playing Techniques panel. Pedal lines are considered playing techniques in Dorico SE because both affect the sound that the instrument produces.
Write mode Notations input Playing techniques Playing technique Popover entry Vibrato vibrato Senza vibrato senza vibrato Naturale (nat.) nat Con sord.
Write mode Notations input Playing technique Popover entry Left hand lh Right hand rh This list is not comprehensive as there are many valid playing techniques. It is intended to illustrate how you can structure your entry to input different types of common playing techniques. If you do not know the correct entry for a playing technique, start entering part of the playing technique and see if it becomes available in the popover menu.
Write mode Notations input String indicators outside the staff Example string indicator Popover entry 1 string1 3 string3 RELATED LINKS Playing techniques on page 710 Groups of playing techniques on page 717 Pedal lines on page 698 Sustain pedal retakes and pedal level changes on page 699 Harp pedaling on page 691 Adding retakes to existing pedal lines with the popover on page 271 Inputting harp pedal diagrams on page 273 Inputting string indicators outside the staff with the popover on page 274 Play
Write mode Notations input Choral Contains playing techniques typically only used for the voice, such as “mouth open” and “tongue click”. Strings Contains playing techniques typically only used for string instruments, such as “col legno battuto” and “down bow”. Guitar Contains playing techniques typically only used for guitars and fretted instruments, such as string indicators, “half barré”, and “strum up”.
Write mode Notations input ● To end the current playing technique with another playing technique, enter that playing technique. For example, enter vibrato. This joins the current playing technique to the following one with a continuation line. ● To end the current playing technique with another open-ended playing technique, enter that playing technique followed by ->. For example, enter vibrato->. This joins the current playing technique to the following one with a continuation line.
Write mode Notations input If you want to input the same playing technique in multiple places, change your mouse input preference to Load pointer with item so that you do not have to reselect the playing technique for each note. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a playing technique. If you want to input playing techniques with duration, select items that span that duration. 2.
Write mode Notations input 4. Press Return to close the popover. The pedal line is input. 5. Optional: During note input, extend the pedal line by pressing Space to advance the caret. The pedal line also extends automatically as you continue inputting notes. 6. Optional: During note input, input retakes by opening the playing techniques popover again at the appropriate rhythmic position and entering ^ or retake into the popover. 7.
Write mode Notations input ● These steps describe inputting with the default mouse input preference Create item at selection. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the notes to which you want the pedal line to apply. 2. In the Notations toolbox, click Playing Techniques to show the Playing Techniques panel. 3. In the Playing Techniques panel, expand the Keyboard section. 4. Click the pedal line you want.
Write mode Notations input RELATED LINKS Sustain pedal retakes and pedal level changes on page 699 Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on page 264 Inputting harp pedal diagrams You can input harp pedal diagrams using the playing techniques popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. If you do not input any harp pedaling, Dorico SE assumes all harp pedals are in their natural setting, as they would be for C major.
Write mode Notations input RESULT A harp pedal diagram is input at the start of your selection. Depending on your per-layout settings, it is either displayed as a diagram, using note names, or not shown and instead indicated by a signpost. Inputting string indicators outside the staff with the popover You can input string indicators outside the staff using the playing techniques popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing notes. PROCEDURE 1.
Write mode Notations input Extending the caret to multiple staves on page 163 Changing the staff-relative placement of items on page 311 Inputting string indicators outside the staff with the panel You can input string indicators outside the staff using the Playing Techniques panel, both during note input and by adding them to existing notes. NOTE ● You cannot input string indicators with duration during note input when using the panel. You can only do so when using the popover.
Write mode Notations input Inputting string indicators inside the staff You can show a string indicator inside the staff for each fretted instrument note. Dorico SE automatically detects a string that each pitch could be played on, but you can also specify the string manually. NOTE ● These steps only apply to notes belonging to fretted instruments. ● This only shows string indicators inside the staff in the current layout, but you can copy property settings to other layouts. PROCEDURE 1.
Write mode Notations input Input methods for dynamics on page 230 Input methods for ornaments, arpeggio signs, glissando lines, guitar bends, and jazz articulations on page 252 Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on page 264 Input methods for clefs and octave lines on page 242 Input methods for tempo marks on page 217 Input methods for repeats and tremolos on page 287 Lines panel The Lines panel contains the different types of lines available in Dor
Write mode Notations input PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select one of the following: ● If you want to input notehead-attached lines, select the notes you want to join with a line. TIP The notes can be in different voices, on different staves, and belong to any instruments held by the same player. ● If you want to input barline-/rhythmic position-attached lines, select items that span the required duration of the line.
Write mode Notations input Mouse input settings on page 156 Inputting glissando lines with the popover on page 258 Inputting vertical lines You can input vertical lines on existing notes using the Lines panel, including across notes in multiple voices and on different staves that belong to the same instrument, such as piano or harp. NOTE ● If you want to input vertical lines to represent arpeggios, you can instead input arpeggio signs directly. ● You can only input one vertical line at a time.
Write mode Notations input Inputting lyrics You can input lyrics by entering text into the lyrics popover, and you can advance the lyrics popover to the next note on the staff without closing and reopening it for every note. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the first note to which you want to input lyrics. 2. Press Shift-L to open the lyrics popover. By default, the lyrics popover opens with lyric line input selected. 3. 4. 5.
Write mode Notations input Lyric hyphens and lyric extender lines on page 627 Lyrics popover You can input lyrics, including chorus lines and lyric line translations, using the lyrics popover. You can use key commands to change the type of lyric being input at any time. You can open the lyrics popover in Write mode in any of the following ways when either an item is selected or the caret is active: ● Press Shift-L . ● Select an existing lyric and press Return . ● Choose Write > Create Lyrics.
Write mode Notations input The lyrics popover with an example entry for a lyric line translation RELATED LINKS Inputting lyrics on page 280 Lyrics on page 616 Types of lyrics on page 618 Navigation during lyric input You can move the lyrics popover to input new lyrics and edit existing lyrics without having to close and reopen the lyrics popover. Popover navigation Key command Finish the current word and advance the popover to the next note or chord.
Write mode Notations input Inputting rehearsal marks You can input rehearsal marks with the mouse and the keyboard. You can input rehearsal marks during note input and later by adding them to existing music. NOTE These steps describe inputting with the default mouse input preference Create item at selection. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a rehearsal mark. For example, a barline or a note.
Write mode Notations input Additionally, you can input markers in the Markers track in Play mode. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK You can edit the text shown in the marker.
Write mode Notations input Add Marker dialog The Add Marker dialog contains the following options: Text Allows you to enter custom text that is shown in the marker. Timecode Allows you to specify the timecode at which you want to input the marker. Valid range Displays the timecode range of the flow.
Write mode Notations input Find Tempo dialog The Find Tempo dialog contains the following options and sections: Flow Shows the name of the flow whose tempo you are determining. This field is read-only. Beat unit Allows you to change the beat unit considered for the tempo. For example, if the time signature for the flow is 6/8, you might want to change the beat unit to a dotted quarter note. Tempo range Allows you to set the minimum/maximum tempos you want to consider.
Write mode Notations input Found tempos are listed in descending order of average frames off for important markers. Markers Shows the impact that the tempo currently selected in the Tempos found list would have on each marker in the flow in more detail. ● Timecode: Shows the exact timecode of each marker. ● Text: Shows the marker text of each marker to help you identify them. ● Imp.: Indicates whether a marker has been defined as important. ● Fr. Off: Stands for “frames off”.
Write mode Notations input Repeat Structures button in the Notations toolbox Repeats popover with an example entry Repeat endings Part of repeat ending Popover entry Whole repeat ending end or ending Additional repeat ending segment add Repeat markers Type of repeat marker Popover entry D.C. dc, D.C., da capo, and so on D.C. al Fine dcalf, DC al Fine, D.C. al Fine, and so on D.C. al Coda dcalc, DC al Coda, D.C. al Coda, and so on D.S. ds, D.S., dal segno, and so on D.S.
Write mode Notations input Type of tremolo Popover entry Four strokes ////, \\\\, or 4 Z on stem (buzz roll) z or zonstem Remove all tremolos 0 or clear Multi-note tremolos Type of tremolo Popover entry One stroke /2, \2, or 12 Two strokes //2, \\2, or 22 Three strokes ///2, \\\2, or 32 Four strokes ////2, \\\\2, or 42 Z on stem (buzz roll) z or zonstem Remove all tremolos 0 or clear Slash regions Slash region Popover entry New slash region slash Bar repeats Type of bar repeat Po
Write mode Notations input Inputting tremolos with the popover on page 295 Inputting slash regions on page 298 Inputting bar repeats on page 298 Repeat endings on page 748 Tremolos on page 854 Rhythm slashes on page 764 Bar repeats on page 757 Repeat Structures panel The Repeat Structures panel contains the different types of repeat notations, including repeat endings, repeat markers, tremolos, rhythm slashes, and bar repeats.
Write mode Notations input TIP During note input, you can select additional notes before/after the last input note without deactivating the caret by pressing Shift-Right Arrow / Shift-Left Arrow . ● Select at least one item in each bar that you want to include in the first ending. 2. Press Shift-R to open the repeats popover. 3. Enter end or ending into the popover. 4. Press Return to close the popover.
Write mode Notations input However, No. endings only adds additional repeat ending segments that contain one bar, and does not automatically input or reposition repeat barlines. You must input repeat barlines as appropriate manually.
Write mode Notations input Adding additional repeat endings with the panel You can have more than two possible endings in each repeat ending structure by adding additional segments using the Repeat Structures panel. You can add repeat ending segments both during note input and by adding them to existing music. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input.
Write mode Notations input EXAMPLE Default repeat ending structure with two endings Repeat ending structure with additional third ending RELATED LINKS Repeat endings on page 748 Inputting repeat markers with the popover You can input repeat markers, including repeat jumps and repeat sections, using the repeats popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input.
Write mode Notations input Inputting repeat markers with the panel You can input repeat markers using the Repeat Structures panel, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. TIP During note input, you can select additional notes before/after the last input note without deactivating the caret by pressing Shift-Right Arrow / Shift-Left Arrow .
Write mode Notations input NOTE If you want to input multi-note tremolos, you must select at least two notes, which can also be tuplets. 2. Press Shift-R to open the repeats popover. 3. Enter the appropriate entry for the type of tremolo you want into the popover. For example, to input a three-stroke multi-note tremolo, enter ///2. 4. Press Return to close the popover. 5. Optional: Repeat steps 2 to 3 to input other tremolos on the selected notes.
Write mode Notations input TIP During note input, you can select additional notes before/after the last input note without deactivating the caret by pressing Shift-Right Arrow / Shift-Left Arrow . ● Select the notes to which you want to add tremolos. NOTE If you want to input multi-note tremolos, you must select at least two notes, which can also be tuplets. 2. In the Notations toolbox, click Repeat Structures to show the Repeat Structures panel. 3.
Write mode Notations input Inputting slash regions You can input slash regions using the repeats popover. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, do one of the following: ● Start note input. ● Select items that span the duration in which you want to show rhythm slashes. 2. Press Shift-R to open the repeats popover. 3. Enter slash into the popover. 4. Press Return to close the popover.
Write mode Notations input NOTE ● You can also input bar repeat regions during note input; however, this inputs bar repeat regions from the bar containing the currently selected note. As bar repeats are mostly shown in empty bars, this is likely to produce unintended results. ● You can also input bar repeat regions by clicking Create Bar Repeat Region in the Bar Repeats group of the Repeat Structures panel. However, this only inputs a bar repeat region containing single-bar repeats.
Write mode Notations input When adding text to existing music, it is input at the position of the earliest selected item. NOTE ● In Dorico SE, system text is categorized as a system object. Therefore, system text follows your per-layout settings for the visibility and positioning of system objects. ● You can assign key commands for inputting text with specific paragraph styles, for both Create Text and Create System Text, on the Key Commands page in Preferences.
Write mode Notations input 6 ● Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-. to increase the font size ● Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-, to decrease the font size Font Stretch Allows you to make selected text wider or narrower. 7 Baseline Shift Allows you to shift the baseline of selected text gradually up or down. 8 Letter Spacing Allows you to increase/decrease the space between the characters of selected text. 9 Word Spacing Allows you to increase/decrease the space between the words of selected text.
Write mode Editing and selecting TIP You can also select text/system text objects and press Return . 2. Optional: Change the text in the text frame/object. 3. Optional: Use the text editor options to format the text. 4. Press Esc or Ctrl/Cmd - Return to close the text editor. RELATED LINKS Text objects vs.
Write mode Editing and selecting Selecting more items of the same type You can incrementally extend your current selection to more items of the same type and notes in the same voices, which is particularly helpful if you want to select multiple different items at once, such as dynamics and lyrics. PROCEDURE 1. Select the notes and items you want to select more of.
Write mode Editing and selecting RESULT All notes and notations in the area within the gray rectangle are selected. NOTE Only items completely within the area are selected. However, if any part of a note/tie chain is within the area, the whole note/tie chain is selected. RELATED LINKS Status bar on page 48 Selection tools on page 49 Large selections You can make large selections, including selecting the contents of whole staves or the whole flow.
Write mode Editing and selecting Select everything in the system within a range of beats/bars You can use the system track to select a region of beats/bars and then select everything on all staves in the system within that region. TIP If you want to select only a certain type of item, such as lyrics or dynamics, you can then use the corresponding filters.
Write mode Editing and selecting NOTE When you hover over Delete, the highlight color of the selected region changes. 2 System Track Select Allows you to select all items on all staves in the system across the selected region. 3 Add Allows you to add bars or beats of the same duration as the selection in the system track. The extra time is inserted immediately after the end of the selection.
Write mode Editing and selecting ● 3. Click and drag to the right/left along the system track. Click System Track Select in the system track. It can also appear above the system track if your selection is narrow. System Track Select button in the system track The System Track Select button appears filled in when you hover over it RESULT Everything on all staves in the selected bars is selected and highlighted, including notations and signposts.
Write mode Editing and selecting NOTE If you then delete your selection, any signposts included are also deleted. This can affect the page layout, for example, by removing ossia staves whose signposts were included in the selection. RELATED LINKS Hiding/Showing the system track on page 306 Deleting the contents of bars on page 492 Deleting bars/beats with the system track on page 491 Filters Filters in Dorico SE allow you to select only a specific type of item from a larger selection.
Write mode Editing and selecting PROCEDURE ● Change the filter behavior in one of the following ways: ● To change filters to select, choose Edit > Filter > Select Only. ● To change filters to deselect, choose Edit > Filter > Deselect Only. TIP You can also choose these options from the context menu. RELATED LINKS Filters for lyrics on page 617 Playing/Muting notes during note input/selection You can change your default setting for whether notes are played back as you input them or not. PROCEDURE 1.
Write mode Editing and selecting Disabling automatic linking of dynamics and slurs when pasting By default, dynamics and slurs are automatically linked when you copy them to other staves at the same rhythmic position. You can disable this behavior so dynamics and slurs are not linked by default. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-, (comma) to open Preferences. 2. Click Note Input and Editing in the page list. 3. In the Editing section, deactivate Link dynamics and slurs to existing items when pasting. 4.
Write mode Editing and selecting Assigning key commands on page 62 Changing the staff-relative placement of items You can flip any item that can be placed both above/below the staff to change their staff-relative placement, for example, if you want to change the stem direction of notes quickly. NOTE These steps do not apply to text in text frames or pedal lines. PROCEDURE 1. Select the items you want to flip. NOTE You cannot flip items during note input.
Write mode Navigation RELATED LINKS Copying property settings to other layouts on page 354 Resetting the position of items You can reset the position of individual items you have moved graphically, which returns them to their default position. Properties relating to the position of items include horizontal and vertical offsets, beat-relative position, and staff-relative placement. PROCEDURE 1. Select the items whose position you want to reset. 2. Choose Edit > Reset Position.
Write mode Navigation This navigates to any existing notes on the same staff first, then to the lowest note/rest on the staff above. ● To navigate to the closest note below the current selection, press Down Arrow . This navigates to any existing notes on the same staff first, then to the highest note/rest on the staff below. 3. ● To navigate forwards to the note/rest at the start of the next bar, press Ctrl/CmdRight Arrow .
Write mode Navigation Going to pages You can go to any specified page in the current layout using its page number, for example, to jump quickly to the exact page that requires changes when editing music. These steps function in Setup mode and Write mode. PROCEDURE 1. Choose Edit > Go To > Go To Page to open the Go To Page dialog. 2. Enter the page number to which you want to go into the Page field. 3. Click OK. RESULT The music area updates to show the start of the corresponding page.
Write mode Signposts RELATED LINKS Status bar on page 48 Selection tools on page 49 Zooming in/out of the music area You can change the zoom level in the music area, for example, if you want a larger overview when inputting notes but to see notes and notations more closely when making detailed graphical amendments. PREREQUISITE If you want to keep a specific item in the center of the music area when you zoom in/out, you have selected that item. PROCEDURE 1. 2.
Write mode Signposts The signpost of a hidden time signature You can hide/show signposts for the following items: ● Accidentals ● Chord symbols ● Bracket and barline changes ● Clefs ● Cues ● Dynamics ● Frame breaks ● Key signatures ● Pedal lines ● System breaks ● Tempo marks ● Text, both system and staff ● Percussion legends ● Time signatures ● Tuplets When multiple signposts can exist at a single rhythmic position, they stack vertically so that they do not overlap and remain
Write mode Arranging tools ● To hide/show all signposts, choose View > Signposts > Hide Signposts. ● To hide/show signposts for specific items, choose View > Signposts > [Type of item]. RESULT Signposts for individual items are shown when a tick appears beside the corresponding item in the menu, and hidden when no tick appears. All signposts are shown when no tick appears beside Hide Signposts in the menu, and hidden when a tick appears.
Write mode Arranging tools Copying and pasting items You can copy and paste items, including notes and notations, to other rhythmic positions and staves in different ways. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the items you want to copy. 2. Copy the selected items to other rhythmic positions in any of the following ways: ● Alt/Opt -click each position to which you want to paste them. ● Press R to repeat the material directly after itself.
Write mode Arranging tools Copying and pasting items to fill a selected range You can copy and paste items, including notes and notations, multiple times within a selected range at once, for example, if you want to fill multiple bars with the same phrase. NOTE You can only copy and paste items that have a duration to fill a selection. For example, you can copy and paste gradual dynamics to fill a selection but not immediate dynamics. PROCEDURE 1.
Write mode Arranging tools Swapping the contents of staves You can swap the contents of two staves for a selected range, for example, if you change your mind about which players have each line in an arrangement. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the range of music on two staves that you want to swap. 2. Choose Edit > Paste Special > Swap. You can also choose this option from the context menu. RESULT The contents of the selected staves for the selected duration are swapped.
Write mode Splitting flows Swapping the contents of voices You can swap the contents of two voices that contain musical material. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the notes in two voices that you want to swap. 2. Choose Edit > Voices > Swap Voice Contents. You can also choose this option from the context menu. RESULT The contents of the voices are swapped.
Write mode Comments 2. Choose Write > Split Flow. RESULT The flow is split into two flows: the existing flow and a new flow that begins from the position of the item you selected. By default, new flows in full score layouts start on a new page in page view and are shown on a separate background in galley view.
Write mode Comments ● Instrument to which the comment applies ● Bars to which the comment applies NOTE In the music area, only the initials of the author are shown. In the Comments panel, all information is shown. You can hide/show comments at any time, and you can choose to include them, alongside other view options, when printing/exporting layouts.
Write mode Comments Comment dialog The Comment dialog allows you to enter and edit text as comments. ● You can open the Comment dialog by adding a comment, replying to a comment, or doubleclicking an existing comment, either in the music area or in the Comments panel. Comment dialog Comments panel The Comments panel shows all the comments in the current flow as a list. Replies to comments are indented to indicate their relationship to the original comment.
Write mode Comments Comments panel Each comment in the panel shows the following: 1 Author name This uses either the current user account or a custom name, depending on the preference that was set when the comment was added.
Write mode Comments Opens the selected comment in the Comment dialog and allows you to change its content. Reply to Comment Adds a comment that is a reply to the selected comment. Replies are shown indented in the Comments panel and stacked in the music area. Export Comments Exports all the comments in the project as an HTML file, which opens automatically in your default web browser. The HTML file is automatically saved in the same location as the project. Delete Comment Deletes the selected comments.
Write mode Comments EXAMPLE A reply stacked below the selected comment Editing existing comments You can change the contents of existing comments after you have added them, for example, to correct misspellings or add further information. PROCEDURE 1. Double-click the comment you want to edit to open the Comment dialog. You can do this in the music area and in the Comments panel. 2. Change the text in the dialog. 3. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.
Write mode Comments Exporting comments You can export all comments in all flows in your project to an HTML file, for example, to view them all in a single place. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, click Comments in the Notations toolbox to show the Comments panel. 2. In the Comments section action bar, click Export Comments. RESULT All comments in the project are saved as an HTML file, which opens automatically in your default web browser. The comments are displayed in a table.
Layout and formatting There are various ways you can control the layout and formatting of pages in your project, including changing the size of pages and adjusting note spacing. NOTE In Dorico SE, you cannot edit all the objects and settings used to determine page formatting, such as frames and master pages. However, we have included basic information about these for your information.
Layout and formatting Master pages Master pages Master pages function like templates in Dorico SE, allowing the same page formatting to be applied to multiple different pages in different layouts. NOTE Page size and margins, page orientation, and staff size for all layouts are specified in Setup > Layout Options. All pages in your score and parts inherit their layout formats from master pages. However, in Dorico SE, you cannot edit master pages or create new ones; this is only available in Dorico Pro.
Layout and formatting Page formatting RELATED LINKS Tacets on page 348 Hiding/Showing flow headings on page 339 Changing the margins above/below flow headings on page 339 Text tokens on page 356 Page formatting The formatting of pages in Dorico SE is determined by a number of factors, including the layout’s staff size, page margins, the master page applied to them, any casting off values applied to them, system and frame breaks, and frame padding.
Layout and formatting Page formatting You can hide/show flow headings on a per-layout basis. Deleting or editing individual flow headings is considered a master page override, which is a type of page format change. Music frame margins Music frames have margins at the top and bottom. Music frame margins provide padding to ensure that musical material displayed within the frame remains on the page.
Layout and formatting Page formatting Changing the page size and orientation You can change the page size and orientation of each layout independently. For example, you can use a large, landscape page in full score layouts and a small, portrait page for part layouts. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to change the page size and/or orientation.
Layout and formatting Page formatting Changing the default staff size You can change the default size of staves in each layout independently. For example, you can have a small staff size in full score layouts but a larger staff size in part layouts. NOTE If the size of system object font styles is set to Staff-relative, the staff size of the top staff in each instrument family group affects the size of system objects if they are shown above that bracketed group.
Layout and formatting Page formatting ● We recommend that you set the ideal gaps to the minimum value acceptable to you, as Dorico SE automatically allocates additional space for other items, such as system objects and dynamics, and avoids collisions between notes and staves above/below. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to change the default staff/system spacing.
Layout and formatting Page formatting 7. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The automatic vertical justification of staves and systems in the selected layouts is changed. Braced staves are never vertically justified.
Layout and formatting Page formatting ● Never 5. Activate/Deactivate Allow individual staves of multi-staff instruments to be hidden. 6. Optional: For Players excluded from Hide Empty Staves, activate the checkbox for each instrument you want to be shown regardless of your choice for Hide empty staves. 7. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT Empty staves in the selected layouts are hidden/shown according to your choice.
Layout and formatting Page formatting 3. Click Page Setup in the page list. 4. In the Flows section, choose one of the following options for New flows: 5. ● Always start new page ● Allow on existing page Click Apply, then Close. RESULT Always start new page ensures flows in the selected layouts always begin at the start of the next page after the end of the previous flow.
Layout and formatting Page formatting ● Choosing First flow only means the First master page is used for the first page in the layout but no other pages, even if some subsequent flows start at the top of a page. ● Choosing Any flow starting at top of page means the First master page is used for all pages in the layout that begin with the start of a flow.
Layout and formatting Page formatting 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to change the margins above/below flow headings. By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog. You can select other layouts by using the selection options in the action bar, Shift -clicking adjacent layouts, and Ctrl/Cmd -clicking individual layouts. 3. Click Page Setup in the page list. 4.
Layout and formatting Page formatting ● 5. 6. 7. Hide above flow heading Choose one of the following options for Page number in header: ● Show above flow heading ● Hide above flow heading Choose one of the following options for Flow page number in header: ● Show above flow heading ● Hide above flow heading Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The corresponding information is hidden/shown when they appear above flow headings at the top of the page.
Layout and formatting Page formatting Changing the horizontal justification of final systems You can change whether the final systems of flows always fill the width of frames or only do so above a certain fullness threshold in each layout independently. By default in Dorico SE, the final systems of flows only justify to the full width of the frame when they are more than half full. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2.
Layout and formatting Page formatting NOTE The size of staves can affect the size of system objects. RELATED LINKS System objects on page 805 Changing your preferred unit of measurement on page 58 Changing the default staff size on page 334 Changing the size of individual staves You can change the size of individual staves in each flow independently of other staves and your layout settings.
Layout and formatting Page formatting NOTE ● Changing the staff size of individual staves affects the staff size of all instruments held by that player. ● Changing the staff size of individual staves affects its size for the whole flow. ● If the size of system object font styles is set to Staff-relative, the staff size of the top staff in each instrument family group affects the size of system objects if they are shown above that bracketed group.
Layout and formatting Page formatting Casting off “Casting off” is the term used to encompass fixing the layout of pages of music, such as setting the number of systems per page. In Dorico SE, you can fix both the number of bars per system and the number of systems per music frame in each layout independently.
Layout and formatting Page formatting 5. Change the number of systems you want in each frame by changing the value in the value field. 6. Activate/Deactivate Scale number of systems by frame height. 7. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The number of systems automatically contained in each music frame in the selected layouts is changed. If you activated Scale number of systems by frame height, the number of systems contained in each frame is adjusted according to the size of the music frame.
Layout and formatting Page formatting Hiding/Showing frame break signposts You can hide/show frame break signposts at any time. PROCEDURE ● Choose View > Signposts > Frame Breaks. RESULT Frame break signposts are shown when a tick appears beside Frame Breaks in the menu, and hidden when no tick appears. Deleting frame breaks You can delete frame breaks after you have inserted them. PREREQUISITE Frame break signposts are shown. PROCEDURE 1.
Layout and formatting Page formatting 2. Choose Edit > System Break. RESULT A system break is inserted immediately before the rhythmic position of the earliest selected item. All notations after the system break are moved to the next system. NOTE If you insert a system break in the middle of a phrase in a two-bar or four-bar repeat region, Dorico SE does not automatically move the system break to before/after the phrase, causing it to be split across the system break.
Layout and formatting Page formatting An extract of a part layout where the player is tacet in the second flow NOTE We do not recommend that you use Copy Staff Spacing and Lock Frame on pages where tacets are the first or last system in frames. Because tacets do not contain any bars, Dorico SE cannot insert system or frame breaks at the ends of tacets in order to lock the frame contents. However, you can insert system and frame breaks at the start of tacets.
Layout and formatting Page formatting By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog. You can select other layouts by using the selection options in the action bar, Shift -clicking adjacent layouts, and Ctrl/Cmd -clicking individual layouts. 3. Click Players in the page list. 4. In the Tacets section, activate/deactivate Show tacet for flows where no players are assigned. 5. Click Apply, then Close.
Layout and formatting Page formatting 3. Click Players in the page list. 4. In the Tacets section, change the values for Margin above tacet and/or Margin below tacet. 5. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT Changing the value for Margin above tacet increases/decreases the minimum gap between tacets and whatever precedes them. Changing the value for Margin below tacet increases/decreases the minimum gap between tacets and whatever follows them.
Layout and formatting Page formatting NOTE ● Part formatting propagation is only available for part layouts. You cannot propagate part formatting from/to full score or custom score layouts. ● We do not recommend using layouts with multiple music frame chains as either source or destination layouts as you can get unexpected results. Propagate Part Formatting dialog The Propagate Part Formatting dialog allows you to copy the page formatting and layout options from a source layout to destination layouts.
Layout and formatting Page formatting 3 Selection options Allow you to select/deselect all the part layouts in the Propagate formatting to list. 4 Include layout options Allows you to copy layout options relating to part formatting from the source layout to the destination layouts. These options include page size, page margins, the default master page set, space size, vertical spacing, note spacing, casting off, multi-bar rest settings, and staff labels.
Layout and formatting Music Fonts dialog TIP If the formatting of the source layout relies primarily on its Casting Off settings in Setup > Layout Options, it is likely that only activating Include layout options is sufficient to produce very similar formatting in the destination layouts without adding system/frame breaks on every system. Copying property settings to other layouts Many properties are layout-specific, meaning they only affect the layout currently open in the music area.
Layout and formatting Text objects vs. text in text frames ● Bravura: The default music font, inspired by traditional classical music engraving. ● Petaluma: Handwritten music font style, similar to the traditional style used for jazz music. Changing the music font used in the Music Fonts dialog changes the fonts used for notations, glyphs, and other items that are not text, such as clefs, dynamics, and bold tuplet numbers/ ratios.
Layout and formatting Text objects vs. text in text frames Text tokens Text tokens are codes that you can use as substitutes for information stored in your project, such as titles, composers, and the time and date. This can reduce the risk of mistakes or outdated information appearing in your project. Text tokens are also known as “wildcards” or “text codes”.
Layout and formatting Text objects vs. text in text frames Music symbol Token Abbreviated staff labels of the players in the current layout {@staffLabelsShort@} You can use staff label tokens, for example, as an alternative way to name part layouts, instead of using the default {@layoutName@} token shown at the top left of the first page in part layouts.
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Layout and formatting Note spacing RESULT Borders are added to the selected text objects. TIP ● You can show borders on text objects in addition to erasing their background. ● Deactivating Border removes borders from the selected text objects. EXAMPLE Text with no border Text with border shown Note spacing The positions of notes and rests relative to each other, and the automatic gaps between them, are known as note spacing.
Layout and formatting Note spacing RELATED LINKS Changing the horizontal justification of final systems on page 342 Note Spacing page in Layout Options The Note Spacing page in Layout Options allows you to change the default values for note spacing in each layout independently. You can also change how full the final system in flows must be before it is automatically justified. ● You can access the Note Spacing page by choosing Setup > Layout Options and clicking Note Spacing in the page list.
Layout and formatting Staff spacing RELATED LINKS Optical spacing for cross-staff beams on page 519 Creating cross-staff beams on page 518 Staff spacing The vertical positioning of staves and systems within frames is known as staff spacing. Staff spacing calculations consider the height of staves and the necessary gaps between staves and systems. ● You can change the default vertical and staff spacing settings for each layout independently on the Vertical Spacing page in Setup > Layout Options.
Layout and formatting Staff spacing NOTE ● Divisi staves are vertically justified when they use the Staff to staff gap. When they use the Braced staff to braced staff gap, the staves in each divisi section use only the gap set for braced staves and are not vertically justified. ● If the staves in a layout are very close together, just decreasing the staff size might be sufficient to produce good results.
Layout and formatting Staff spacing be hidden independently or all multi-staff instrument staves must always be shown. ● Players excluded from Hide Empty Staves: Allows you to identify specific players whose staves you always want to show, even if their staff is empty on systems where you have hidden empty staves.
Play mode Play mode allows you to change how your music sounds in playback, including by changing the playback template and assigning VST instruments, inputting automation, adjusting the mix, and changing the sounding duration of notes in playback without affecting their notated duration.
Play mode Project window in Play mode 2 Event display Allows you to view, input, and edit the playback of each flow in your project, including changing the played duration of notes and the tempo at any rhythmic position. 3 VST and MIDI Instruments panel Allows you to load new VST and MIDI instruments. You can also select existing VST and MIDI instruments and edit their settings.
Play mode Project window in Play mode Erase Allows you to delete notes. You can make marquee selections to delete multiple notes when Erase is selected. You can also select Erase by pressing E . TIP To deselect Erase, select Object Selection. RELATED LINKS Inputting notes in the event display on page 376 Deleting notes in the event display on page 380 Time track on page 401 Automation lanes on page 394 Velocity lanes on page 391 369 Dorico SE 3.1.
Play mode Project window in Play mode VST and MIDI Instruments panel The VST and MIDI instruments panel contains the VST and MIDI instruments available and used in your project, and allows you to edit their settings. It is located on the right of the window in Play mode.
Play mode Project window in Play mode Plug-in instances are automatically numbered to help you differentiate between instances when you have multiple instances of the same plug-in. NOTE Dorico SE only shows VST 3 instruments in the VST Instruments section by default. If you also want VST 2 instruments to be available, you must whitelist them. Only Kontakt is available by default. Each plug-in instance contains the following: 1 Activate Instrument Activates/Deactivates the plug-in instance.
Play mode Project window in Play mode TIP We recommend plugging MIDI devices into your computer before starting Dorico SE. Similarly, if your device is not recognized, we recommend restarting Dorico SE. Plug-in instances are automatically numbered to help you differentiate between instances when you have multiple instances of the same plug-in. Each MIDI instance contains the following: 1 Activate Instrument Activates/Deactivates the plug-in instance.
Play mode Event display TIP We recommend plugging MIDI devices into your computer before starting Dorico SE. Similarly, if your device is not recognized, we recommend restarting Dorico SE. PROCEDURE 1. Optional: If you want to load a VST/MIDI instrument into a new plug-in instance, click Add in the corresponding section of the VST and MIDI Instruments panel. 2. In the plug-in instance into which you want to load a new VST/MIDI instrument, select the one you want to load from the menu.
Play mode Event display The event display presents your project in a similar way to that used in a digital audio workstation, or “DAW”, such as Cubase. Event display in Play mode The event display comprises the following: 1 Flow menu Allows you to select the flow you want to be shown in the event display. Only a single flow is shown at a time. 2 Track headers Display the name of each track and contain appropriate options for the track type.
Play mode Event display RELATED LINKS Playhead on page 411 Tracks on page 381 Play toolbox on page 368 Piano roll editor The piano roll editor displays MIDI notes for pitched instruments in a continuous sequence, with the vertical position of note events indicating their pitch. In Dorico SE, pitched instruments are displayed in an individual piano roll editor for their instrument track.
Play mode Event display Drum editor Each unpitched percussion instrument has its own instrument track, including when they are in a percussion kit. You can expand unpitched percussion instrument tracks like other instrument tracks if you want to make changes, such as assigning the instrument to another playback endpoint.
Play mode Event display 4. Input notes in one of the following ways, depending on the instrument type: ● For pitched instruments, click and drag horizontally in the piano roll for the required duration at the pitch position you want. ● For unpitched percussion instruments, click in the drum editor at the positions where you want to input notes. RESULT In the piano roll editor, notes are input at the pitches indicated by the piano keyboard on the left of the piano roll.
Play mode Event display ● Press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow to move them to the left. ● Click and drag them to the right/left. RESULT The selected notes are moved to new rhythmic positions. If you selected multiple notes, they are moved together as a block. NOTE When using the keyboard, you can both transpose and move notes in the piano roll editor in the same action. When using the mouse, you must release the mouse between transposing and moving.
Play mode Event display NOTE If you select multiple notes that end at different rhythmic positions and drag them with the mouse pointer, changing their duration forces all the notes to end at the same rhythmic position. RELATED LINKS Expanding/Collapsing tracks on page 410 Played vs.
Play mode Event display ● When using the keyboard, you can both transpose and move notes in the piano roll editor in the same action. When using the mouse, you must release the mouse between transposing and moving. RELATED LINKS Moving notes in the event display on page 377 Equal Division of the Octave (EDO) on page 615 Play toolbox on page 368 Enabling independent voice playback on page 414 Deleting notes in the event display You can delete notes in the event display in Play mode.
Play mode Tracks Zooming in/out of tracks in the event display You can change the zoom level in the tracks in the event display to make notes appear larger/ smaller. This does not affect the height of tracks. PROCEDURE ● Change the zoom in any of the following ways: ● To make notes appear wider, press Ctrl/Cmd-= or Z . ● To make notes appear narrower, press Ctrl/Cmd-- or X . ● To make notes appear taller, Shift -click and drag upwards on the piano keyboard on the left.
Play mode Tracks Video track Shows any video regions in the flow, including their file names. RELATED LINKS Event display on page 373 Time track on page 401 Chords track on page 406 Markers track on page 408 Video track on page 409 Expanding/Collapsing tracks on page 410 Instrument tracks Instrument tracks allow you to view, input, and edit notes belonging to the corresponding instrument. Notes are displayed on a piano roll editor or drum editor, depending on the type of instrument.
Play mode Tracks 5 Piano roll editor/Drum editor Displays notes belonging to the instrument in either a piano roll editor or drum editor, depending on the instrument type. Instrument track headers Each instrument track header contains the following: 1 Enable independent playback of voices Allows you to enable/disable independent voice playback for the instrument track.
Play mode Tracks Hides/Shows the dynamics lane below the instrument track. Not available when independent voice playback is enabled and All voices is selected. 9 Show the MIDI note velocity editor Hides/Shows the velocity lane below the instrument track. 10 Show the automation lane Hides/Shows the automation lane below the instrument track. Not available when independent voice playback is enabled and All voices is selected.
Play mode Tracks 1 Lane height adjuster Allows you to change the height of the lane by clicking and dragging its bottom corner. 2 Show the dynamics lane Hides/Shows the dynamics lane. This button is located in the track header for the corresponding instrument track. 3 Lane header Shows the name of the lane. 4 Reference lines Indicate the vertical positions of the most common dynamic levels. The maximum range of dynamic levels is from 8 to -8, loudest to quietest.
Play mode Tracks 10 Combined/Force dynamic A highlighted region that contains multiple dynamic points, representing combined or force dynamics input in Write mode, such as and . Combined/Force dynamics have multiple points to control their envelopes. Combined dynamics have three points, while force dynamics have four points. NOTE Because the points of combined/force dynamics correspond to parameters of their envelopes, they function differently than other dynamic points.
Play mode Tracks 2. ● To input single dynamic points, or dynamic event regions containing multiple dynamic points at regular intervals, select Draw by pressing D or clicking Draw in the Play toolbox. ● To input gradual dynamic events, select Line by clicking Line in the Play toolbox. Input dynamic points in one of the following ways: ● To input single dynamic points, click in the dynamics lane at each position where you want a dynamic point.
Play mode Tracks PREREQUISITE The dynamics lane is shown for each instrument whose dynamic points you want to make constant/linear. PROCEDURE 1. Press S to select Object Selection. 2. Select the dynamic points you want to make constant/linear in one of the following ways: ● Click a single dynamic point. ● Make a marquee selection around multiple dynamic points. NOTE You can only make dynamic points constant/linear in a single dynamics lane at a time. 3.
Play mode Tracks NOTE You can only copy and paste dynamic points in a single dynamics lane at a time. 3. Copy the selected dynamic points in any of the following ways: ● Press Ctrl/Cmd-C . ● Choose Edit > Copy. You can also choose this option from the context menu. 4. Move the playhead to the position to which you want to paste the selected dynamic points. 5.
Play mode Tracks ● 3. You can only move dynamic points in a single dynamics lane at a time. Move the selected dynamic points in any of the following ways: ● To move points input in the dynamics lane to the right/left only, Ctrl/Cmd -click and drag them to the right/left. ● To move points input in the dynamics lane upwards/downwards only, Ctrl/Cmd -click and drag them upwards/downwards. NOTE ● If you want to move dynamic points upwards/downwards by smaller increments, you can press Alt when dragging.
Play mode Tracks Deleting dynamic points You can delete individual or multiple dynamic points. PREREQUISITE The dynamics lane is shown for each instrument whose dynamic points you want to delete. PROCEDURE 1. Press E to select Erase. 2. Delete dynamic points in any of the following ways: ● Click each dynamic point you want to delete. ● Make a marquee selection around the dynamic points you want to delete. RESULT The dynamic points you click or include in a marquee selection are deleted.
Play mode Tracks Velocity lane below an instrument track Velocity lanes comprise the following: 1 Lane height adjuster Allows you to change the height of the lane by clicking and dragging its bottom corner. 2 Show the MIDI note velocity editor Hides/Shows the velocity lane. This button is located in the track header for the corresponding instrument track. 3 Lane header Contains the velocity value field. 4 Velocity value field Displays the velocity value of the currently selected note.
Play mode Tracks TIP You can hide velocity lanes by clicking Show the MIDI note velocity editor again so the button is not highlighted. Changing the velocity of notes You can change the velocity for each note, including for a single note in a chord or create a consistent increase/decrease in velocity across a range of notes. PREREQUISITE The velocity lane is shown for each instrument whose note velocity you want to change. PROCEDURE 1.
Play mode Tracks RESULT Any changes you have made to the velocity of the selected notes are reset. NOTE This also resets any other playback overrides for the selected notes. Automation lanes Automation lanes allow you to view, input, and edit MIDI controller data that applies to the corresponding instrument/voice. Each instrument track has its own automation lane that you can show in the event display.
Play mode Tracks Displays the value of the currently selected automation point. You can change this value by changing the value in the value field. The available range depends on the type of controller. For example, MIDI CCs have values between 0 and 127. 6 Automation event region A highlighted region that contains multiple automation points with smooth transitions between each event, input by clicking and dragging in a single motion with the Draw tool in the automation lane.
Play mode Tracks TIP You can hide automation lanes by clicking Show the automation lane again so the button is not highlighted. Inputting automation data You can input automation data for multiple MIDI controllers, including pitch bend, in the automation lane for each instrument track. PREREQUISITE The automation lane is shown for each instrument to which you want to add automation. PROCEDURE 1.
Play mode Tracks Making automation points constant/linear You can make individual automation points constant or linear after they have been input, for example, if you want to make constant points linear so they have smooth transitions between them. By default, automation points are constant when you input them separately and linear when you click and drag them in a single motion. The last automation point in a clicked and dragged region is constant.
Play mode Tracks Copying and pasting automation points You can copy and paste automation points, including to other automation lanes and repeating them directly after themselves in the same automation lane. PREREQUISITE The automation lane is shown for each instrument whose automation points you want to copy/ paste. PROCEDURE 1. In the automation lane header, select the MIDI controller whose automation points you want to copy from the MIDI Controller menu. 2. Press S to select Object Selection. 3.
Play mode Tracks Moving automation points You can move individual automation points, including moving them upwards and downwards to change their values. PREREQUISITE The automation lane is shown for each instrument whose automation points you want to move. PROCEDURE 1. In the automation lane header, select the MIDI controller whose automation points you want to move from the MIDI Controller menu. 2. Press S to select Object Selection. 3.
Play mode Tracks TIP You can also delete automation points by selecting Object Selection in the Play toolbox, then selecting the automation points you want to delete and pressing Backspace or Delete . Playing techniques lanes Playing techniques lanes display where you have input playing techniques for the corresponding instrument. Each instrument track has its own playing techniques lane that you can show in the event display.
Play mode Tracks RELATED LINKS Instrument tracks on page 382 Event display on page 373 Expression maps on page 440 Enabling independent voice playback on page 414 Showing playing techniques lanes You can show the playing techniques lane for each instrument track independently. PROCEDURE 1. Expand the instrument tracks whose playing techniques lanes you want to show. 2. Optional: For instrument tracks with independent voice playback enabled, select a voice from the Voice menu. 3.
Play mode Tracks Contains appropriate options for the track, such as the menu for the sound source for the click. 5 Fixed tempo read-out Displays the tempo that corresponds to the current mouse pointer position in the Time track. 6 Absolute tempo change An immediate change in tempo, input either in Write mode or using the Draw tool in the Time track. Absolute tempo changes comprise a single constant point.
Play mode Tracks Displays the metronome mark value of the currently selected tempo change without decimal places. You can change this value by changing the value in the value field. Tempo changes input in the Time track in Play mode appear as signposts in Write mode by default to avoid changing the appearance of the printed score. Signposts are not printed by default, so if you want such tempo changes to be printed in the score as tempo marks, we recommend that you show them.
Play mode Tracks changes are input at eighth note intervals, or at smaller intervals if the rhythmic grid resolution is finer than eighth notes. If you used the Line tool, two tempo changes are input, one at each end of the range. The range appears with a highlighted region in the Time track. This affects the speed of playback, but the tempo changes are not shown in layouts. Instead, they appear as signposts. Tempo changes are included when exporting MIDI files.
Play mode Tracks Changing the tempo in the Time track You can change the tempo of individual tempo changes in the Time track, expressed in beats per minute. PREREQUISITE The Time track is shown and expanded. PROCEDURE 1. Press S to select Object Selection. 2. In the Time track, select the tempo changes whose tempo you want to change in one of the following ways: ● Click a single tempo change. ● Make a marquee selection around multiple absolute tempo changes.
Play mode Tracks RESULT The tempo changes you click or include in a marquee selection are deleted. This also deletes their corresponding tempo marks or tempo mark signposts from layouts. TIP You can also delete tempo changes by selecting Object Selection in the Play toolbox, then selecting the tempo changes you want to delete and pressing Backspace or Delete . RELATED LINKS Selecting multiple items using marquee selections on page 303 Chords track A Chords track is included in every project.
Play mode Tracks Chords track header The Chords track header contains the following: 1 Plug-in instance menu Allows you to select a VST or MIDI instrument plug-in instance to use for chords playback. 2 Edit Instrument Opens the corresponding VST or MIDI instrument, which allows you to edit its settings. 3 Enable Chords Playback Allows you to include chords in, or exclude chords from, playback.
Play mode Tracks PROCEDURE 1. In the Chords track header, click Enable Chords Playback. 2. Optional: If you want to specify the sound used for chords playback, expand the Chords track. 3. In the Chords track header, select the endpoint you want using the Port and Channel menus. RELATED LINKS Hiding/Showing tracks on page 410 Endpoints on page 434 Endpoint Setup dialog on page 434 Markers track The Markers track allows you to view the markers in your project and input new ones.
Play mode Tracks NOTE You cannot input markers in negative time, such as when a video starts three bars into the flow, causing the initial timecode of the flow to be in negative time. 2. In the Markers track header, click Add Marker. RESULT A marker is input at the position of the playhead. It shows the default text “Marker”. EXAMPLE Marker in the Markers track AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK You can change the text shown in the marker.
Play mode Tracks Adding videos on page 143 Hiding/Showing the Video window on page 144 Changing the start position of videos on page 144 Toolbar on page 39 Expanding/Collapsing tracks You can expand/collapse tracks in Play mode individually, and you can expand/collapse all instrument tracks in the current flow at the same time. Expanding tracks allows you to access controls in track headers and to input and edit track contents, such as notes in the piano roll editor and tempo changes in the Time track.
Play mode Playhead For example, choose Play > Tracks > Time Track to hide/show the Time track. RESULT The selected track type is shown when a tick appears beside its entry in the submenu, and hidden when no tick appears. RELATED LINKS Tracks on page 381 Playhead The playhead is a vertical line that moves during playback, showing the current rhythmic position. It is also known as a “playback line”.
Play mode Playhead ● To move the playhead forwards, press Num + (plus on a numeric keypad). ● To move the playhead backwards, press Num - (minus on a numeric keypad). ● To move the playhead back to the start of the flow, press Num . (period on a numeric keypad). ● To move the playhead to the start of the earliest selected item, press Alt/Opt-P . ● To move the playhead forwards by frames, press Ctrl/Cmd-Num + or Ctrl/Cmd-F9 .
Play mode Playing back music Playing back music You can listen to the music you have written from the beginning of your project or from a specific point. You can also use the playback key commands in any mode. PREREQUISITE ● You have applied a playback template to the project that includes sounds for the instruments in your project. ● If you want to use different sounds for different voices, you have enabled independent voice playback for those instruments. PROCEDURE 1.
Play mode Playing back music TIP If you notice a change in sound when stopping playback, you can deactivate Reset controllers and send ‘all notes off’ when stopping playback on the Play page in Preferences.
Play mode Playing back music Instrument tracks on page 382 Dynamics lanes on page 384 Automation lanes on page 394 Playing techniques lanes on page 400 Piano roll editor on page 375 Assigning instruments/voices to endpoints on page 438 Muting/Soloing tracks You can mute/solo individual tracks. This allows you to set fixed groups to sound in playback, for example, if you only want to listen to certain groups of players at a time. PROCEDURE 1. In the toolbar, click Show Mixer to show the Mixer. 2.
Play mode Playing back music Muting/Soloing instruments You can solo the currently selected instruments, which automatically mutes all other instruments. This can be useful if you want to ensure only certain instruments are played back while you are working on a specific section of a project. PROCEDURE 1. Select at least one note belonging to each instrument you want to solo. You can do this in Write mode and Play mode. 2. Press Alt/Opt-S .
Play mode Playing back music Muting notes/items individually You can mute individual notes and items to exclude them from playback without deleting them, for example, to hear chords without their arpeggios, a passage with multiple dynamics at a single volume level, or without tempo changes from tempo marks. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the notes/items you want to mute/suppress in playback. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Suppress playback in the Common group.
Play mode Swing playback EXAMPLE Fixed Tempo Mode when fixed tempo mode is active Fixed Tempo Mode when follow tempo mode is active RELATED LINKS Tempo marks on page 819 Time track on page 401 MIDI recording on page 196 Playing back music on page 413 Repeats in playback Dorico SE supports the playback of repeat structures, including repeat endings, repeat barlines, and repeat markers, provided all the correct jumps and sections are in place.
Play mode Swing playback Swing playback allows you to hear the uneven rhythms you want whilst retaining their simplified notation, including if the second eighth note beat is divided into two 16th notes. In Dorico SE, you can enable swing playback for certain sections and for individual instruments only. You can swing either eighth notes or 16th notes. Based on academic research into the rendering of swing by musicians, swing patterns in Dorico SE are tempo-dependent by default.
Play mode Swing playback Light swing 16ths Produces a tempo-dependent 16th note swing ratio of between 1.5:1 at low tempos and 1:1 at high tempos. Light swing 8ths Produces a tempo-dependent eighth note swing ratio of between 1.5:1 at low tempos and 1:1 at high tempos. Medium swing 16ths Produces a tempo-dependent 16th note swing ratio of between 2:1 at low tempos and 1.5:1 at high tempos. Medium swing 8ths Produces a tempo-dependent eighth note swing ratio of between 2:1 at low tempos and 1.
Play mode Swing playback ● To input a rhythmic feel change for all staves, press Return . ● To input a rhythmic feel change only for the selected instrument, press Alt/Opt-Return . RESULT The rhythmic feel used for swing playback is changed from the start of the bar containing the earliest selected item, or the start of the next bar if you selected an item in the middle of a bar. If you selected multiple items, the rhythmic feel is automatically reset at the position of the last selected item.
Play mode Mixer Mixer The Mixer allows you to control the sounds produced in playback, both for the master output and on each individual channel. The Mixer comprises the following: 1 Channel type buttons Allow you to hide/show channels in the Mixer according to their type, and in any combination. 2 Channel controls Allow you to hide/show the corresponding controls in the channel strip according to their type, and in any combination.
Play mode Mixer 12 MIDI fader Allows you to change the MIDI volume of the channel. Some plug-ins require MIDI faders, and this is often useful if you are using a MIDI device for playback. 13 Click channel Allows you to control the volume of the metronome click. 14 Video channel Allows you to control the volume of video audio. 15 FX Send channel Allows you to control the volume of send effects, such as reverb. By default, this channel has REVerence loaded automatically.
Play mode Transport window In order to make changes to the EQ bands on a channel, you must first click Enable EQ. You can use this to bypass the EQ on a channel without losing your settings. Sends Each channel has four slots for sends. By default, the first slot for each channel sends to the FX channel, which has reverb loaded on it. Hiding/Showing the Mixer window You can open and close the Mixer window at any time, for example, if you do not want it in view when working on the music in the music area.
Play mode Transport window Shows the position of the playhead as elapsed time in the following order of units: hours, minutes, seconds, milliseconds. Alternatively, it can show the timecode position of the playhead in the current flow in the following order of units: hours, minutes, seconds, frames. You can switch between having the time display show the time and timecode by clicking it. 3 Rewind to Beginning of Flow Moves the playhead back to the beginning of the flow.
Play mode Playback templates In the Transport window, it only switches between the timecode and elapsed time, as the rhythmic position of the playhead is shown permanently on the left of the window. TIP You can change what is shown in the mini transport by default for all future projects on the Play page in Preferences.
Play mode Playback templates Creating custom playback templates on page 432 Exporting playback templates on page 433 Endpoint Setup dialog on page 434 Assigning expression/percussion maps to endpoints on page 439 Endpoints on page 434 Custom endpoint configurations on page 436 Apply Playback Template dialog The Apply Playback Template dialog allows you to change the playback template applied to the current project and to import/export playback templates.
Play mode Playback templates 1 Search field Allows you to enter the name of the playback template you are searching for directly, which filters the list. 2 Name column Contains a list of the playback templates available on your computer. You can click the column header to change the sorting order. 3 Factory column Contains the factory symbol if the playback template in the corresponding row is a factory default playback template. You can click the column header to change the sorting order.
Play mode Playback templates Edit Playback Template dialog The Edit Playback Template dialog allows you to create new custom playback templates and edit existing ones. You can use any combination of custom endpoint configurations and existing playback templates and specify the order in which they should be used. Playback templates are available in all projects you open or create on your computer.
Play mode Playback templates ● Name: Allows you to set the name of the playback template that appears in the program, for example, in the Apply Playback Template dialog. ● ID: Allows you to set the unique ID of the playback template. Dorico SE automatically populates the ID field with the information you enter into the Name field. ● Creator: Allows you to name the creator if you are sharing your playback template with other users.
Play mode Playback templates ● 4 Delete Instrument Family: Removes the selected family override from the selected entry. Instrument Overrides Contains a list of instrument overrides applied to the selected entry and allows you to add/ remove overrides. Instrument overrides allow you to specify individual instrument sounds you want to use, for example, if you only want to use a solo violin sound from an entry that also includes ensemble string sounds.
Play mode Playback templates Creating custom playback templates You can create custom playback templates that can include combinations of factory default playback templates, custom endpoint configurations, and other non-factory default playback templates that cannot load sounds automatically. PROCEDURE 1. In Play mode, choose Play > Playback Template to open the Apply Playback Template dialog. 2. Open the Edit Playback Template dialog to create a new playback template in one of the following ways: 3.
Play mode Playback templates 12. Optional: Repeat steps 8 to 11 for other entries for which you want to specify instrument family and instrument overrides. 13. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog. RESULT Your new custom playback template is created. It is available to use in the current project and all projects you create/open on your computer.
Play mode Endpoints RESULT The selected playback templates are exported and saved in the selected location as separate .dorico_pt files. Endpoints “Endpoint” is the term used for the unique combination of inputs and outputs that together allow the correct sounds to be played for each instrument.
Play mode Endpoints Endpoint Setup dialog The Endpoint Setup dialog contains the following options and sections: 1 Name Allows you to change the name of the selected plug-in instance. This affects the name shown in the VST and MIDI Instruments panel and in the Mixer. 2 Number of MIDI ports Displays the number of MIDI ports the corresponding plug-in instance currently uses. You can change the number of MIDI ports, for example, if you are using a plug-in that uses more than one port.
Play mode Endpoints ● Channel: Displays the channel used by the instrument in the corresponding row of the table. NOTE You cannot change the channel from within the Endpoint Setup dialog. You must change the channel in the instrument track headers. 6 ● Assigned Instruments: Displays the full name of the instrument in the corresponding row, as set for that instrument in the Edit Instrument Names dialog.
Play mode Endpoints RELATED LINKS Playback templates on page 426 Edit Playback Template dialog on page 429 Creating custom playback templates on page 432 Save Endpoint Configuration dialog The Save Endpoint Configuration dialog allows you to save the current state and settings of plug-ins in your project. Saving custom endpoint configurations allows you to re-use them in other projects and include them in custom playback templates.
Play mode Endpoints PROCEDURE 1. Load the plug-ins you want. You can do this by applying a playback template or by adding plug-in instances manually in the VST Instruments section of the VST and MIDI Instruments panel. 2. Change the settings for the endpoints as required. For example, change the instruments or expression maps assigned to each endpoint. 3. 4.
Play mode Endpoints 3. Optional: Change the flows to which you want your changes to apply in one of the following ways: ● To change the assigned endpoint for the selected voice in the current flow only, click Set for This Flow. ● To change the assigned endpoint for the selected voice in all flows, click Set for All Flows. NOTE This affects all voices in the same position in the Voices menu rather than by voice type. 4.
Play mode Expression maps 4. Select the expression/percussion map you want from the menu. 5. Press Return . 6. Optional: Repeat steps 2 to 5 for any other endpoints whose assigned expression/percussion maps you want to change. 7. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog. RELATED LINKS Percussion maps on page 450 Expression maps Expression maps tell Dorico SE how to use appropriately the patches and sounds in the VST instruments that you have loaded into your project.
Play mode Expression maps ● Default: Uses note velocity to control dynamic volume. ● Modulation Wheel Dynamics: Uses a modulation wheel to control the dynamic volume. ● Transpose down 1 octave: Used by some instrument patches that sound an octave higher than written so that they can be played without needing a full range keyboard.
Play mode Expression maps Expression Maps dialog The Expression Maps dialog contains the following sections and options: 1 Expression maps list Contains the expression maps currently available for your project. The action bar at the bottom of the list contains the following options: ● Add Expression Map: Adds a new expression map that contains no existing settings. ● Duplicate: Creates a copy of an existing expression map that you can edit separately from the original.
Play mode Expression maps 3 Show only expression maps used in this project Allows you to filter the expression maps list so it only includes expression maps used in the current project. 4 Expression Map Data section Allows you to specify the following identifying information for the selected expression map: ● Name: Allows you to set the name of the expression map that appears in the program, for example, in the Endpoint Setup dialog. ● ID: Allows you to set the unique ID of the expression map.
Play mode Expression maps ● Edit Technique: Opens the Playing Technique Combinations dialog, which allows you to edit the combination of playback playing techniques used in the selected playback playing technique. You can also edit existing playback playing techniques by double-clicking them in the Techniques list. ● Duplicate: Creates a copy of an existing playback playing technique that you can edit separately from the original. ● Delete Technique: Deletes the selected playback playing technique.
Play mode Expression maps The second column controls the first parameter of the MIDI event. For note events, this indicates the pitch. For control changes, this indicates the control change number. For program changes, this indicates the program number. The third column controls the second parameter of the MIDI event. For note events, this indicates the velocity. For control changes, this indicates the amount of control change within the range 0 to 127. Program changes do not have a second parameter.
Play mode Expression maps ● Add: Opens a dialog that allows you to create a new mutual exclusion group and enter a name for it. ● Delete: Deletes the selected mutual exclusion group. NOTE You can only select one mutual exclusion group at a time. The Has techniques column allows you to change the playback playing techniques included in the selected mutual exclusion group.
Play mode Expression maps Playing Technique Combinations dialog The Playing Technique Combinations dialog allows you to create combinations of playback playing techniques that you want to apply simultaneously. Playback playing techniques are used by expression maps to assign the correct sounds to the required playing techniques in the music. You can open the Playing Technique Combinations dialog in the following ways: ● In the Expression Maps dialog, click Add Technique in the Techniques action bar.
Play mode Expression maps Creating new expression maps You can create new expression maps from scratch and you can duplicate existing expression maps and edit the settings, for example, when using third-party sound libraries or MIDI devices that do not provide expression maps. PROCEDURE 1. Choose Play > Expression Maps to open the Expression Maps dialog. 2. Create a new expression map in one of the following ways: 3. ● To create an empty expression map, click Add Expression Map in the action bar.
Play mode Expression maps 12. Optional: To change the values for actions, double-click them and change their values. 13. Optional: If you want to define mutual exclusion groups in your new expression map, add the mutual exclusion groups you want in the Mutual Exclusion Groups section. 14. Optional: If you added mutual exclusion groups, add the necessary playback playing techniques to each mutual exclusion group. 15. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.
Play mode Percussion maps Importing expression maps You can import expression maps into projects. Expression maps are saved as .doricolib files. PROCEDURE 1. Choose Play > Expression Maps to open the Expression Maps dialog. 2. Click Import Library to open the File Explorer/macOS Finder. 3. In the File Explorer/macOS Finder, locate and select the expression map file you want to import. 4. Click Open. RESULT The selected expression map is imported into your project.
Play mode Percussion maps describes which MIDI note to play, and if another MIDI note is needed as a key switch to trigger particular playing techniques. A set of percussion maps for the unpitched percussion patches that are part of theHALion Symphonic Orchestra and HALion Sonic SE factory libraries is provided with Dorico SE. They are automatically chosen when you add percussion instruments to your project.
Play mode Percussion maps ● Duplicate: Creates a copy of an existing percussion map that you can edit separately from the original. ● Delete Percussion Map: Deletes the selected percussion maps. NOTE You can only delete custom percussion maps. You cannot delete any default percussion maps. 2 Search field Allows you to search for percussion maps by name.
Play mode Percussion maps 6 Drum Kit Note Map table By default, the table shows the drum kit notes in use by the selected percussion map in numerical order. The table also contains the following columns, which display the corresponding available data about the selected drum kit note: ● MIDI Note ● Name ● Instrument ● Key Switch ● Playing Techniques At the bottom of the table there are the following options: ● Show all: Shows all MIDI notes from 0 to 127.
Play mode Percussion maps Creating new percussion maps You can create new percussion maps from scratch and you can duplicate existing percussion maps and edit the settings, for example, to obtain correct playback when using third-party sound libraries or MIDI devices. PROCEDURE 1. Choose Play > Percussion Maps to open the Percussion Maps dialog. 2. Create a new percussion map in any of the following ways: 3. ● To create an empty percussion map, click Add Percussion Map in the action bar.
Play mode Percussion maps 16. In the Key switches field, specify the MIDI note number of the key switch if this sound requires one. 17. Click Apply. 18. Optional: Repeat these steps for each MIDI note until you have created all the required mappings for your project. 19. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog. RESULT Your new percussion map is created.
Play mode Percussion maps Defining how combinations of articulations and single-note tremolos sound in playback You can define specific playback behaviors for particular combinations of articulations and single-note tremolos in playing technique-specific noteheads for unpitched percussion instruments. PROCEDURE 1.
Play mode Played vs. notated note durations Played vs. notated note durations You can show notes in the piano roll editor in Play mode with their played duration or notated duration. Played duration When Played Durations in the Play toolbox is selected, note events in the piano roll editor are each shown with two components: ● A filled, light-colored rectangle showing the played duration of the note. ● A thin, darker rod showing the notated duration of the note.
Play mode Played vs. notated note durations PROCEDURE 1. In the piano roll editor, select the notes whose played duration you want to change. 2. Click and drag the end of one of the notes to the right/left. Your mouse pointer becomes a two-way arrow when you are in the correct position. 3. Optional: Repeat step 2 for the start of the notes. RESULT The played duration of the selected notes is changed.
Print mode Print mode allows you to print your layouts or to export them as graphics files, such as PDF and SVG. ● When printing layouts, you can specify the paper size and other options, such as duplex or booklet printing. ● When exporting layouts, you can specify different graphics file types and the information you want to include in their exported file names.
Print mode Project window in Print mode Shows a list of all layouts in your project and allows you to select what to print or export. NOTE The layout selector in the toolbar is disabled in Print mode. If you want to see a different layout in the print preview area, select it in the Layouts panel. 2 Print Options panel Contains options for printing or exporting your layouts. 3 System Dialogs (macOS only) Contains macOS-specific printing options.
Print mode Project window in Print mode 1 Disclosure arrow Expands/Collapses the layout card. 2 Layout type Shows the type of layout from the following options: 3 ● Full score layout ● Instrumental part layout ● Custom score layout Layout name Shows the name of the layout. Dorico SE automatically adds default names depending on the name of the instrument that is assigned to a player and on the type of layout that is added.
Print mode Project window in Print mode ● Press Ctrl/Cmd-9 . ● Click the disclosure arrow on the right edge of the main window. ● Choose Window > Show Right Panel. All the options that you set in the Print Options panel are saved with your project. The options are divided into the following sections: Destination Allows you to select a physical printer for printing or a file location for exporting a graphics file. If you print your work, you can choose how many copies you want to 462 Dorico SE 3.1.
Print mode Printing layouts print. If you choose to export a graphics file, you can specify the format, file name, and directory of the saved file. Depending on the destination type selected, the button at the bottom of the panel reads either Print or Export. If you have selected some layouts set to print and some set to export graphics, the button reads Print and Export. Job Type Allows you to choose the range of pages to be printed or exported and how they are arranged.
Print mode Printing layouts 2. In the Print Options panel, enter the number of copies you want into the Copies field in the Destination section. NOTE ● Changing the Copies value changes the number of copies for all currently selected layouts. However, you can change the number of copies for layouts individually. For example, you can select a full score layout and set it to print 3 copies and leave the part layouts to print only 1 copy.
Print mode Printing layouts ● You can assign key commands to different printing and exporting commands on the Key Commands page in Preferences.
Print mode Exporting layouts as graphics files Specifying printing options (macOS only) Dorico SE allows you to access the standard printing options of your operating system. NOTE If you use the standard printing options of your operating system, the settings in the Print Options panel are ignored. macOS-specific print settings are not saved with your project. These must be set each time you want to print, whereas the Dorico SE print options are always saved with your project. PROCEDURE 1.
Print mode Exporting layouts as graphics files ● To specify individual pages or separate ranges, enter each page/range separated with commas, such as 1,3,5-8. NOTE Separate ranges are exported as separate files. 11. In the Page Setup section, choose the page orientation you want. 12. In the Annotations section, activate each annotation you want to add to the selected layouts. NOTE Watermarks are only included in layouts exported as Color graphics. 13. Click Export.
Print mode Exporting layouts as graphics files 4. Click Select Folder (Windows)/Open (macOS) to insert the new path in the Destination folder field. 5. Optional: Repeat steps 1 to 4 for other layouts whose export path you want to change. 6. Optional: If you want to change the file name recipe, click File Name Options to open the Export File Names dialog. 7. Optional: In the Export File Names dialog, change the file name recipe for your selected graphics file formats.
Print mode Exporting layouts as graphics files The Export File Names dialog contains the following options: 1 File names for Allows you to select different graphics file formats. You can set different file name recipes for each graphics file format. 2 Preview Displays an example file name based on the current recipe. The layout used for the preview is the one shown in the layout selector in the toolbar.
Print mode Exporting layouts as graphics files 7 Default separator Allows you to set the characters used to separate ingredients in the file name recipe by default. RELATED LINKS Exporting layouts as graphics files on page 466 Monochrome and color graphics processing Dorico SE applies different settings when you export monochrome and color graphics. The most appropriate setting depends on your intended purpose for the graphics.
Print mode Printers To ensure that the SVG file appears correctly if embedded in a web page, you can open the SVG file in an illustration program and convert all font characters to outline paths, then re-export the SVG file and embed that file. Alternatively, you can use web fonts to ensure that the necessary fonts are available on the web server. SVG graphics that are exported from Dorico SE conform to the SVG Tiny 1.1 specification, which defines a subset of features in the full SVG specification.
Print mode Page arrangements for printing/exporting 2-up Prints two pages on each sheet of paper. The first page in the range is printed on the left-hand side of the first sheet of paper. This can be useful for printing instrument parts as it reduces the number of edges that must be bound, because pages can also be folded in half. You can also specify a paper size on which to print odd final pages, for example, if you are printing a layout containing five pages.
Print mode Duplex printing However, if you print the full score as a booklet, you can simply fold the printed pages in the middle. Booklet printing settings reorder pages so that they appear in the correct order on the printed page.
Print mode Page sizes and paper sizes Determines how the image is flipped for reverse side printing in portrait orientation. ● Flip automatically uses the printer’s default settings for printing on the reverse side. If you find that the printer flips on a different edge than expected, use one of the other options. ● Flip long side sets the printer to flip the pages on the long edge. ● Flip short side sets the printer to flip the pages on the short edge.
Print mode Page sizes and paper sizes Paper orientation Paper orientation is the direction of rectangular paper for viewing and printing. Paper can have either landscape or portrait orientation. Instrumental parts are most often printed using portrait orientation, as this allows two or three pages to be spread out at a time on most music stands. Full scores for conductors are also commonly printed using portrait orientation, as this allows more staves to fit on the page than with landscape orientation.
Print mode Graphics file formats Custom Scale The page is scaled to the set percentage of its original size. For example, if you are printing a layout with a page size of A3, select a paper size of A4, and set Custom Scale to 100, the original page remains at its original size, exceeding the boundaries of the A4 paper.
Print mode Annotations RELATED LINKS Exporting layouts as graphics files on page 466 Annotations Annotations provide additional information for printed or exported documents, such as the date and time it was printed. Publishers and printing agencies can use these to identify and register printed images correctly or to embed exported graphics files into a desktop publishing application. When printing/exporting your layouts for publication, you can include typical annotations.
Notation reference
Introduction This notation reference contains information about the accepted conventions for presenting different notations and how to change their appearance and placement in Dorico SE, both for individual items and by changing default settings. It also contains instructions for inputting more complex notations, such as cross-staff glissando lines, which are described in the corresponding chapter.
Accidentals Accidentals are shown beside notes to indicate their pitch, both when notated on a staff and written out in text. In music based in Western tonality, they usually show that the pitch of a note has been altered so that it does not conform to the current prevailing key signature. In Dorico SE, each note has its own fixed pitch that is independent of the prevailing key signature, and accidentals are automatically hidden and shown as appropriate.
Accidentals Hiding/Showing or parenthesizing accidentals NOTE ● Deleting accidentals causes accidentals to appear on any subsequent notes of the same pitch in the same bar. You can check the pitch of notes by selecting them and looking in the status bar. ● To delete accidentals from a selection of notes with different accidentals, we recommend that you revert them all to natural by pressing 0 or clicking Natural in the Notes panel.
Accidentals Stacking of accidentals Stacking of accidentals If multiple accidentals are required for a chord in a single voice, or for notes in multiple voices at the same rhythmic position, they are stacked to the left of the chord in columns. For chords with multiple accidentals, accidentals are generally stacked as follows: 1. The highest accidental is inserted in the first column immediately to the left of the notes. 2.
Accidentals Altered unisons Kerning of accidental columns Dorico SE applies kerning to accidental columns to ensure that the columns to the left of a chord occupy as little horizontal space as possible. In typography, kerning adjusts the space between individual characters to increase legibility. In Dorico SE, as well as in music engraving in general, kerning allows accidentals to interlock.
Accidentals Microtonal accidentals 2. In the Properties panel, activate Split stem in the Notes and Rests group. 3. Activate/Deactivate the corresponding checkbox. RESULT The selected altered unison notes are shown with split stems when the checkbox is activated, and with single stems when the checkbox is deactivated. TIP Split stem applies to individual notes. You can have altered unisons appear differently within the same chord by setting their properties independently.
Accidentals Accidental duration rules Common practice accidental duration rule In common practice, an accidental affects all notes of the same pitch in the same octave within the same bar, unless it is cancelled by another accidental. If it is not cancelled, it is automatically cancelled in the following bar. NOTE To ensure that the cancellation is unambiguous, it is customary to add a cautionary accidental to the first note of the same pitch in the following bar.
Articulations Articulations are markings that are drawn above or below notes and chords. Articulations tell a performer how to attack a note or how long to play a note relative to its notated duration. In Dorico SE, articulations are defined as something that alters the way a note is played, in a way that is consistent across all instruments.
Articulations Changing articulations ● Press R to repeat the material directly after itself. ● Press Ctrl/Cmd-C , select the position where you want to copy the selected notes, then press Ctrl/Cmd-V . ● Alt/Opt -click the position where you want to copy the selected notes with articulations. AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK If you want the copied notes to have the same rhythm but different pitches, you can repitch the notes.
Articulations Positions of articulations ● In single-voice contexts, marcato is always placed above the staff, regardless of the stem direction of the note or chord on which it is used. In multiple-voice contexts, marcato can also be placed below the staff. ● If multiple voices are active, articulations are placed at the end of the stem side of a note or chord. This clarifies which articulations belong to the up-stemmed notes and which to the down-stemmed notes.
Articulations Positions of articulations Force and stress articulations outside the ends of the Duration articulations inside the ends of the slur slur Changing the positions of articulations on tie chains You can change where in tie chains articulations appear individually. By default, articulations of force and stress are shown on the first note/chord in tie chains, while articulations of duration are shown on the last note/chord. PROCEDURE 1.
Articulations Articulations in playback Articulations in playback Adding articulations affects how notes sound in playback. If you do not have a sound library, Dorico SE still changes how a note sounds in playback if you have put an articulation on it. For example, a staccato mark causes a note to sound shorter than normal, and an accent causes a note to sound louder than normal.
Bars Bars indicate a usually regular segment of time according to the number of beats, which is usually determined by the prevailing time signature. Bars are separated from other bars to the left and the right by vertical barlines. Bars are usually the same length and at the same position for all players, but in some music, bars of different lengths may coincide, and there are situations where some players may have no bars indicated at all.
Bars Deleting bars/beats PROCEDURE 1. In the system track in Write mode, select the region that you want to delete. 2. Click Delete in the system track. It can also appear above the system track if your selection is narrow. Delete button in the system track The system track changes color when you hover over the Delete button. RESULT The selected region is deleted. Just as when Insert mode is active, music to the right of the selection moves up to fill in the gap.
Bars Changes to the length of bars 2. Press Backspace or Delete . RESULT The contents of the selected bars are deleted. RELATED LINKS Large selections on page 304 Filters on page 308 Changes to the length of bars You can change the length of a bar so that its duration is longer or shorter. You can change the length of a bar by changing its time signature.
Bars Combining bars Splitting bars by inputting new barlines You can also split bars by inputting new barlines that are not normal (single) barlines anywhere within a bar without affecting the time signature. However, inputting a normal (single) barline anywhere within an existing bar resets the pattern of the time signature from that point onwards. For example, selecting the third quarter note (crotchet) in a 4/4 bar and inserting a new barline causes a new 4/4 bar to start from the added barline.
Bars Combining bars Input methods for time signatures on page 211 Hiding/Showing multi-bar rests on page 778 495 Dorico SE 3.1.
Barlines Barlines are vertical lines that cross staves in order to show how music is divided into bars, according to the time signature. There are a number of different types of barlines that are used in different contexts: Normal (Single) A standard single barline that spans the entire height of the staff. For single-line staves, the barline extends one space above and below the staff line by default.
Barlines Deleting barlines repeated section. It is used alongside start repeat lines, which show the start of a repeated section. End/Start repeat This line combines the start repeat and end repeat barlines, with either two single barlines with a single shared thick barline in the middle, or two thick barlines and no single barlines. On either side, there are either two or four repeat dots. It is used when a repeated section is immediately followed by another, separate repeated section.
Barlines Barlines across staff groups Barlines across staff groups In order to make it easier to find a particular instrument within a score, barlines can extend across instrumental and staff groups. Barlines across default staff groups When a barline only appears on individual staves, it is much harder to locate individual lines at a glance. However, when barlines continue across instrumental groups in the score, instrument families are shown as blocks, which makes finding an instrument much easier.
Barlines Barlines across staff groups Showing barlines across all staves at time signature changes You can join all staves with a barline at time signature changes in individual layouts, regardless of your bracketing style. PROCEDURE 1. Select the time signature changes where you want to join all staves with a barline. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Barline joins all staves in the Time Signatures group.
Bar numbers Bar numbers provide a crucial reference point for music that has multiple players, and make the chronological sequence of the music clear. They indicate where players are in the piece, which allows them to co-ordinate themselves easily in rehearsals and concerts. Bar numbers can also be useful when preparing parts and scores, as you can use bar numbers and rehearsal marks to help you quickly compare a part to the score and check the music is correct.
Bar numbers Hiding/Showing bar number enclosures RESULT Bar numbers are hidden in the selected layouts when you choose None, and shown at the corresponding frequency when you choose any other option. Changing the Interval value changes how frequently bar numbers are shown. For example, setting an interval value of 10 means that bar numbers are shown every tenth bar.
Bar numbers Hiding/Showing bar number ranges on multi-bar rests EXAMPLE Bar number with no enclosure Bar number with a rectangle enclosure Bar number with a circle enclosure RELATED LINKS Layout Options dialog on page 100 Hiding/Showing bar number ranges on multi-bar rests You can hide/show bar number ranges on multi-bar rests, for example, so it is clear in part layouts which bars the player does not play.
Bar numbers Changing the bar number paragraph style used in layouts ● To hide/show guide bar numbers in galley view, choose View > Bar Numbers > Galley View. RESULT Guide bar numbers are shown for every bar and above every staff in the corresponding view type when a tick appears beside the corresponding option in the menu, and hidden when no tick appears. Changing the bar number paragraph style used in layouts You can choose which paragraph style is used for bar numbers in each layout independently.
Bar numbers Positions of bar numbers By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog. You can select other layouts by using the selection options in the action bar, Shift -clicking adjacent layouts, and Ctrl/Cmd -clicking individual layouts. 3. Click Bar Numbers in the page list. 4. In the Horizontal Position subsection, choose one of the following options for Horizontal position: 5. ● Centered on barline ● Centered on bar Click Apply, then Close.
Bar numbers Positions of bar numbers Changing the distance between bar numbers and the staff/other objects You can change the minimum distance between bar numbers and the staff, and set a separate value for the distance between bar numbers and other objects, in each layout independently. For example, you can position bar numbers further from the staff/other objects in full score layouts than in part layouts. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2.
Bar numbers Positions of bar numbers 4. 5. In the Placement subsection, choose one of the following options for Placement relative to system: ● Show above top staff of system ● Show below bottom staff of system Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The placement of bar numbers relative to the system is changed in the selected layouts.
Bar numbers Bar number changes Bar number changes Bar numbers follow a continuous sequence, with each bar having a unique bar number that continues from the previous bar number. However, you can make manual changes to the bar number sequence, including changing to a subordinate sequence.
Bar numbers Subordinate bar numbers RESULT The bar number sequence changes, starting from the beginning of the bar in which you selected an item, or from the position of a selected bar number or barline. This affects the corresponding bar number sequence from the changed bar number until the next bar number change, or until the end of the flow. Deleting bar number changes You can delete any bar number changes you have added. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the bar number changes you want to delete. 2.
Bar numbers Bar numbers and repeats 3. Choose Subordinate for Type to activate the Subordinate value field. 4. Change the first letter in the subordinate bar number sequence by changing the value in the Subordinate value field. The corresponding alphabetical letter is shown to the right of the value field. For example, entering 1 into the value field is shown as a, 2 appears as b, and so on. 5. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.
Bar numbers Bar numbers and repeats playthroughs clearer, as you can refer to a specific bar number for each playthrough instead of, for example, “bar eight the third time round”. Bar number for subsequent repeat shown in parentheses beside the initial bar number In Dorico SE, you cannot automatically include repeats in the bar number count. However, you can add bar number changes manually if you want bar numbers to reflect the total number of bars played.
Beaming A beam is a line that connects notes with tails to show rhythmic grouping, which varies according to the metrical structure of the current time signature. This way of grouping notes helps performers calculate quickly exactly how to play their given rhythm and helps them follow both their part and, if applicable, the conductor.
Beaming Beam groups Default eighth note beam grouping in 3/4 Default eighth note beam grouping in 6/8 Dorico SE groups and beams notes in irregular time signatures, such as 5/8 or 7/8, according to the most common practices for those time signatures. Default beam grouping in 5/8 Default beam grouping in 7/8 For situations where you want to control the beat grouping in more detail, you can input a custom time signature with an explicit rhythmic subdivision.
Beaming Beaming notes together manually Resetting beam grouping You can remove all changes made to the beam grouping of notes and chords. This can also be useful if, for example, MusicXML files you have imported have incorrect beaming. PROCEDURE 1. Select the notes/chords whose beaming you want to reset. 2. Choose Edit > Beaming > Reset Beaming. You can also choose this option from the context menu. RESULT Beam grouping is reset to the default settings.
Beaming Changing the direction of partial beams Changing the direction of partial beams Dorico SE automatically inputs a partial beam if one is required. You can change on which side of stems individual partial beams appear. PROCEDURE 1. Select the notes whose partial beam direction you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Partial beam direction in the Beaming group. 3.
Beaming Beam slants ● You can also change the staff-relative placement of selected beams by pressing F . RESULT The beam appears on the side of the staff that corresponds to its forced stem direction. Removing beam placement changes You can undo changes to the staff-relative placement of beams in order to remove the stem direction change. This reverts selected beams to their default placement. PROCEDURE 1.
Beaming Centered beams wedge is a tiny triangle formed by the horizontal staff line, the vertical stem, and the angled line of the slanted beam, which can be visually confusing. Determination of the amount of slant for a beam is therefore a balancing act that must weigh up several factors: the desired amount of slant, valid snapping positions for each end of the beam, ensuring a minimum distance between the note closest to the beam and the innermost beam line, and avoiding wedges where possible.
Beaming Centered beams A phrase with high and low notes with default beaming The same phrase with high and low notes, but with a centered beam RELATED LINKS Changing the staff-relative placement of beams on page 514 Creating centered beams You can make beams appear in the middle of staves, with high notes above the beam and lower notes below the beam.
Beaming Creating cross-staff beams 2. Choose Edit > Stem > Remove Centered Beam. You can also choose this option from the context menu. RESULT The centered beams are removed. Creating cross-staff beams Cross-staff beams work in a similar way to normal beams, but allow a phrase that covers a wide pitch range to be shown on two staves. You can create cross-staff beams by inputting all notes in the phrase on one staff and crossing some notes to appear on another staff.
Beaming Creating cross-staff beams EXAMPLE Notes shown on their original staves Cross-staff beams created by crossing some notes to the other staff RELATED LINKS Moving notes to other staves on page 319 Notes crossed to staves with existing notes in other voices on page 889 Note positions in multiple-voice contexts on page 886 Changing the stem direction of notes on page 816 Optical spacing for cross-staff beams Normally, the human eye perceives the evenness of rhythmic spacing according to the distanc
Beaming Creating cross-staff beams By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog. You can select other layouts by using the selection options in the action bar, Shift -clicking adjacent layouts, and Ctrl/Cmd -clicking individual layouts. 3. Click Note Spacing in the page list. 4. Activate Use optical spacing for beams between staves. 5. Click Apply, then Close.
Beaming Beam corners NOTE If you have not specified stem directions, Dorico SE might place the beam above/below the staff into which the notes were originally input, even if the stem directions mean it should be placed between other staves. If you want the beam to be placed between specific staves, you can change the stem directions of notes in the beam group.
Beaming Tuplets within beams PROCEDURE 1. Select the notes to the right of where you want to change the number of secondary beaming lines. 2. Optional: If any of the notes you selected do not immediately follow existing splits in the secondary beam, split the secondary beams in any of the following ways: ● In the Properties panel, activate Split secondary beam in the Beaming group. NOTE The Beaming group is only shown in the Properties panel if your selection only contains notes. ● 3.
Beaming Stemlets Tuplets in beam groups with secondary beams are beamed together with a split secondary beam by default. The default setting for a tuplet in a beamed group with only a primary beam is to separate the tuplet entirely. Eighth note (quaver) tuplets are not beamed together with subsequent non-tuplet eighth notes by default. RELATED LINKS Tuplets on page 858 Stemlets Stemlets are short stems that extend from beams to rests within beam groups.
Beaming Fanned beams EXAMPLE Fanned beam accelerando with three lines Fanned beam accelerando with two lines Fanned beam rallentando with three lines Fanned beam rallentando with two lines 524 Dorico SE 3.1.
Note and rest grouping There are generally accepted conventions for how notes and rests of different durations are notated and grouped in different contexts and meters. In Dorico SE, notes are automatically notated to fit within bars. Depending on the prevailing time signature, there can be many different ways to beam notes together. For example, you might want to beam all notes in the bar together in time signatures that cannot be divided in half and are often not divided at all, such as 3/4.
Note and rest grouping Creating custom beat groupings for meters For example, to divide a 7/8 time signature into 2+3+2, enter [2+3+2]/8 into the popover. To divide a 5/4 time signature into 2+3 rather than 3+2, enter [2+3]/4 into the popover. 4. Input the time signature and close the popover in one of the following ways: ● To input a time signature on all staves, press Return . ● To input a time signature on the selected staff only, press Alt/Opt-Return .
Brackets and braces Brackets and braces are thick straight and curved lines in the left-hand margin that show instrument groupings. Brackets A bracket is a thick black line, the width of a beam, that groups staves together, most commonly according to instrument family. It often has winged ends that point inwards towards the score. It is always positioned directly to the left of a systemic barline.
Brackets and braces Changing bracket grouping according to ensemble type A brace connecting two piano staves NOTE ● Staves cannot be bracketed and braced simultaneously. Therefore, braced staves are excluded from bracketed groups. They also cannot show sub-brackets or sub-sub-brackets. ● System objects are only shown above instrument families that are bracketed or braced together.
Brackets and braces Changing bracket grouping according to ensemble type RESULT The default bracket grouping is changed in the selected layouts. TIP ● There are further options for bracketing on the Brackets and Braces page, such as hiding/ showing brackets when there is only a single instrument in the bracket group and hiding/ showing braces when only a single staff is shown.
Brackets and braces Secondary brackets NOTE ● Staves cannot be bracketed and braced simultaneously. Therefore, braced staves, such as the piano and other grand staff instruments, are excluded from brackets. They also split brackets if they are placed within a bracketed group. ● By default, there must be at least two adjacent instruments to show a bracket. You can choose to show brackets on single instruments in each layout independently on the Brackets and Braces page in Setup > Layout Options.
Brackets and braces Sub-sub-brackets 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to hide/show secondary brackets. By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog. You can select other layouts by using the selection options in the action bar, Shift -clicking adjacent layouts, and Ctrl/Cmd -clicking individual layouts. 3. Click Brackets and Braces in the page list. 4.
Brackets and braces Sub-sub-brackets 532 Dorico SE 3.1.
Chord symbols Chord symbols describe the vertical harmony of the music at a specific moment. They are frequently used in jazz and pop music, where players often improvise around chord progressions. Chord symbols shown above slashes on the Clarinet and Piano staves to help the players improvise around the notated Cornet melody. In Dorico SE, chord symbols exist globally at their rhythmic position by default.
Chord symbols Transposing chord symbols Quality Defines the type of chord, such as major, minor, diminished, augmented, halfdiminished, or with added note, such as six or nine. Interval Chord symbols can include one or more added intervals, such as a major seventh or ninth. Intervals in chord symbols are also known as “extensions”. Alterations Define notes in chords that are different to what is normally expected of that chord. For example, a sharpened fifth, flattened ninth, suspensions, or omissions.
Chord symbols Hiding/Showing chord symbols Hiding/Showing chord symbols You can hide/show chord symbols above particular staves or only within chord symbol/slash regions project-wide on a per-player basis. By default, chord symbols appear above rhythm section instrument staves, such as keyboards, guitars, and bass guitars. PROCEDURE 1. In Setup mode, select a player in the Players panel for whom you want to hide/show chord symbols. 2.
Chord symbols Hiding/Showing the root and quality of chord symbols ● To show chord symbols for the selected player in all layouts, choose Chord Symbols > Show in Full Score and Parts. ● To show chord symbols for the selected player only in full score/custom score layouts and not in part layouts, choose Chord Symbols > Show in Full Score Only.
Chord symbols Chord symbol regions Handles on a selected chord symbol region RELATED LINKS Inputting chord symbol regions on page 242 Hiding/Showing chord symbols on page 535 Slash regions on page 764 Hiding/Showing signposts on page 316 Annotations on page 477 Moving chord symbol regions You can move chord symbol regions to different rhythmic positions after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the chord symbol regions you want to move.
Chord symbols Positions of chord symbols NOTE When using the mouse, you can only lengthen/shorten one chord symbol region at a time. 2. Lengthen/Shorten the chord symbol regions in any of the following ways: ● To lengthen them by the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Shift-Alt/OptRight Arrow . ● To shorten them by the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Shift-Alt/OptLeft Arrow . NOTE Key commands lengthen/shorten items by moving their end only.
Chord symbols Respelling chord symbols Their vertical position in full scores is determined by the staves above which they are set to appear and any chord symbol regions you have input. This also affects in which part layouts chord symbols appear. Alignment of chord symbols relative to notes and chords You can change whether chord symbol text is left-aligned above the notehead, center-aligned above the notehead, or right-aligned above the notehead, although right-aligned typically produces unclear results.
Chord symbols Respelling chord symbols spelling of chord symbols in all transposing layouts and for all instruments with the same transposition. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, open a layout with the transposition for which you want to respell chord symbols. For example, to respell a chord symbol for all instruments in B♭, open the part layout for an instrument in B♭. 2. Select the chord symbol you want to respell. 3. Press Return to open the chord symbols popover for the selected chord symbol.
Chord symbols Chord symbols imported from MusicXML that transposition. For example, select it on the staff of any instrument in B♭ to reset the chord symbol for all instruments in B♭. ● 2. If you want to reset the enharmonic spelling of the chord symbol for all instrument transpositions, select the chord symbol on any staff that belongs to a transposing instrument. Press Return to open the chord symbols popover for the selected chord symbol.
Chord diagrams Chord diagrams represent the pattern of strings and frets on fretted instruments and use dots to indicate the stopped finger positions required to produce the corresponding chord. This demonstrates the specific shape of chords in a compact way and is useful if a particular voicing is required. In Dorico SE, chord diagrams are part of chord symbols, meaning you can show them below chord symbols wherever they are shown.
Chord diagrams Hiding/Showing chord diagrams 1 Omitted string Indicates a string that must not sound. 2 Open string Indicates a string that must sound but must be left open, that is, not stopped. 3 Dots Indicate the fret positions where strings should be stopped, usually with left-hand fingers. 4 Barré Indicates that multiple strings must be stopped with the same finger, usually pressed flat against the fretboard.
Chord diagrams Changing the chord diagram shape EXAMPLE Chord symbols shown but chord diagrams hidden Chord diagrams shown (standard guitar tuning) RELATED LINKS Inputting chord symbols on page 239 Hiding/Showing chord symbols on page 535 Changing the chord diagram shape You can change the chord diagram shape shown at individual rhythmic positions, for example, if you require a shape with a different voicing. Many chords have multiple playable shapes.
Chord diagrams Creating new chord diagram shapes Choose Chord Diagram dialog The Choose Chord Diagram dialog allows you to view all available chord diagram shapes for the selected chord and select the one you want to use. ● You can open the Choose Chord Diagram dialog in Write mode by selecting a chord diagram and pressing Shift-Alt/Opt-Q .
Chord diagrams Creating new chord diagram shapes For example, you can change open strings to omitted strings or change the stopped fret position on strings to change the corresponding string pitch. 5. Optional: If you want the shape to be available for chords with different start fret positions, activate Chord may be moved along the neck. 6. Click Save, then Close. RESULT The new shape is saved and is used for the selected chord diagram.
Chord diagrams Creating new chord diagram shapes Displays the name of the chord whose chord diagram you are editing in the dialog. You cannot change this name. 2 Tuning Displays the fretted instrument and tuning for the current chord diagram. 3 Chord may be moved along the neck Allows you to specify whether or not the shape of the chord diagram can be reused at other fret positions, for example, by playing open strings with a barré at higher fret positions.
Clefs Clefs are the symbol at the start of every system that give the notes on the staff context; that is, the clef tells you which note of the scale applies to each line or space of the staff. For example, the treble clef is also known as a “G clef”, because the spiral shape in the middle centers around G, normally the one above middle C. The other common clefs are: ● The bass clef, or F clef, in which two dots are shown either side of the line corresponding to F, normally the F below middle C.
Clefs Moving clefs rhythmically Wherever possible, clef changes should not be positioned in the middle of tie chains. Changing the clef changes the position of the tied note on the staff, which could easily cause a performer to misread the tie as a slur and play two different notes. You can input clef changes in the middle of tie chains in Dorico SE, but we recommend that you position clef changes either before or after tie chains.
Clefs Showing clefs after grace notes PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the clefs or signposts of clefs you want to delete. 2. Press Backspace or Delete . RESULT The selected clefs are deleted. Any music on the staff is respelled according to the previous clef, up until the next existing clef or the end of the flow.
Clefs Setting different clefs for concert/transposed pitch Setting different clefs for concert/transposed pitch You can set clef changes to show a different clef in concert pitch layouts compared to transposed pitch layouts. For example, if you want a clef change on a Bass Clarinet staff to appear as a treble clef in the part layout but as a bass clef in the full score layout.
Clefs Transposing clefs ● Concert Pitch ● Transposing Pitch RESULT The selected clefs only appear in layouts with the corresponding transposition. In layouts where clefs are hidden, they are indicated by signposts. Hidden clefs have no effect on note and staff spacing. RELATED LINKS Making layouts transposing/concert pitch on page 133 Signposts on page 315 Transposing clefs Transposing clefs indicate that notes are played in a different register to the one notated.
Octave lines Octave lines indicate where notes are played higher/lower than they appear in the score or part. Octave lines are dashed or dotted horizontal lines with an italic numeral at the start. The numeral indicates the number of pitches by which the phrase is changed, such as 8 for one octave and 15 for two octaves. Octave lines that indicate notes are played higher than notated are placed above the staff, while octave lines that indicate notes are played lower than notated are placed below the staff.
Octave lines Lengthening/Shortening octave lines Octave lines should be horizontal, meaning they can take up significant vertical space, as octave lines are usually placed outside all other notations. However, they can be placed within slurs and tuplet brackets if the slur or tuplet bracket is longer than the octave line. Octave lines can continue across system and page breaks. It is customary to show the numeral again at the start of each system as a reminder.
Octave lines Positions of octave lines Positions of octave lines By default, octave lines that indicate notes are played higher than written are placed above the staff, while octave lines that indicate notes are played lower than written are placed below the staff. You can move octave lines to new rhythmic positions in Write mode. They are automatically positioned to avoid collisions. Moving octave lines rhythmically You can move octave lines to new rhythmic positions after they have been input.
Octave lines Deleting octave lines RELATED LINKS Input methods for clefs and octave lines on page 242 Changing the alignment of octave line numerals relative to notes You can change whether the left edge, center, or right edge of individual octave line numerals is aligned with the first note to which each octave line applies. PROCEDURE 1. Select the octave lines whose numeral alignment relative to notes you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate L alignment in the Octave Lines group. 3.
Octave lines Deleting octave lines RESULT The selected octave lines are deleted. Any notes to which the deleted octave lines previously applied are shown at either concert pitch or transposed pitch, depending on your current setting for the layout. RELATED LINKS Input methods for clefs and octave lines on page 242 Making layouts transposing/concert pitch on page 133 557 Dorico SE 3.1.
Cues Cues are passages of music shown in instrumental parts that are played by a different player, usually to help orientate players before entries or solos following a significant passage of rests. Cues can also be used to assist with co-ordination or tuning between players, or to indicate material that the player might be asked to double. A cue in a violin part showing music from a Bassoon 1 part In Dorico SE, you cannot input or edit cues.
Dynamics Dynamics indicate the loudness of the music, and can be combined with other instructions to give the performer a detailed understanding of how to perform the music, while also leaving room for interpretation. Dynamics can indicate an immediate change in volume or a gradual change over a specified duration. By default, they are placed below the staff for instruments and above the staff for voices.
Dynamics Positions of dynamics You can create custom combined dynamics in Dorico SE, and control the intensity of each dynamic in the pair, in the Combined Dynamics section of the Dynamics panel. For example, you can make dynamics such as , –, and . RELATED LINKS Gradual dynamics on page 568 Positions of dynamics Dynamics are placed below the staff for instruments, where they can be read alongside the notes, and above the staff for voices.
Dynamics Positions of dynamics EXAMPLE A dynamic positioned before the beat A dynamic positioned after the beat Changing the alignment of immediate dynamics relative to noteheads Immediate dynamics, such as and , are usually horizontally aligned with the optical center of noteheads. However, you can change the horizontal alignment of immediate dynamics individually. PROCEDURE 1. Select the dynamics whose alignment relative to noteheads you want to change. 2.
Dynamics Positions of dynamics 2. Move the dynamics in any of the following ways: ● To move a single dynamic to the next notehead on the staff, press Alt/OptRight Arrow . ● To move a single dynamic to the previous notehead on the staff, press Alt/OptLeft Arrow . ● To move them to the right according to the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Ctrl/ Cmd-Alt/Opt-Right Arrow . ● To move them to the left according to the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Ctrl/ Cmd-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow .
Dynamics Showing dynamics in parentheses The ends of the two hairpins are not aligned despite their duration being identical, as the barline does not extend to the bottom staff of the system. Allowing/Disallowing hairpins across barlines You can allow/disallow hairpins across barlines when they end on the first note in the next bar, for example, so all hairpins appear the same length across multiple staves that do not all have barline joins. PROCEDURE 1.
Dynamics Copying dynamics Copying dynamics You can copy dynamics to other rhythmic positions after they have been input. You can select dynamics on a single staff to copy to another single staff, or you can select dynamics across multiple staves to copy across the same number of staves. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the dynamics you want to copy. TIP If you want to copy many dynamics or, for example, just gradual dynamics, you can use a filter. 2. Press Ctrl/Cmd-C to copy the dynamics. 3.
Dynamics Voice-specific dynamics selected dynamics are also deleted from all linked staves. However, if you select and delete the whole group of dynamics from a single staff, those dynamics are not deleted from other staves. RELATED LINKS Groups of dynamics on page 574 Linked dynamics on page 575 Voice-specific dynamics Voice-specific dynamics only apply to a single voice on a staff, which allows you to specify different dynamics for each voice in multiple-voice contexts.
Dynamics Dynamic modifiers EXAMPLE A niente shown as Circle on hairpin A niente shown as Text RELATED LINKS Lengthening/Shortening gradual dynamics and groups of dynamics on page 568 Input methods for dynamics on page 230 Changing the appearance of individual niente hairpins You can show niente hairpins in two ways in Dorico SE, and you can change how they appear individually. PROCEDURE 1. Select the hairpins whose niente style you want to change. 2.
Dynamics Dynamic modifiers You can input dynamic modifiers by entering them into the dynamics popover alongside an immediate dynamic or by clicking available options in the Immediate Dynamics section of the Dynamics panel. You can also add them to existing dynamics by entering the text you want into one of the following properties in the Dynamics group of the Properties panel: ● Prefix: Adds modifiers before existing dynamics. ● Suffix: Adds modifiers after existing dynamics.
Dynamics Gradual dynamics 2. In the Properties panel, activate Hide intensity marking in the Dynamics group. RESULT The selected immediate dynamics are hidden. If no other dynamic exists at their rhythmic position, they are indicated by signposts. However, signposts are not printed by default. Deactivating Hide intensity marking shows the selected immediate dynamics again. Gradual dynamics Gradual dynamics indicate a change in volume that happens incrementally over the specified duration.
Dynamics Gradual dynamics ● Click and drag the circular handle at the start/end to the right/left. RESULT Individual gradual dynamics are lengthened/shortened either according to the current rhythmic grid resolution or to next/previous noteheads. Dynamic groups are lengthened/shortened proportionally by lengthening/shortening the gradual dynamics and moving any other type of dynamic in the group. This retains the relative durations of the gradual dynamics in the group.
Dynamics Gradual dynamics ● Messa di voce RESULT The appearance of the selected gradual dynamics is changed in the current layout. NOTE Changing the appearance of individual gradual dynamics only affects their appearance in the current layout, but you can copy property settings to other layouts. EXAMPLE Hairpin cresc./dim. cresc….
Dynamics Gradual dynamics Adding poco a poco text to gradual dynamics You can add poco a poco text to individual gradual dynamics after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1. Select the gradual dynamics to which you want to add poco a poco. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Poco a poco (little by little) in the Dynamics group. RESULT Poco a poco is shown immediately after gradual dynamic text, below hairpins placed below the staff, and above hairpins placed above the staff.
Dynamics Gradual dynamics EXAMPLE Modifier (molto) below a hairpin Modifier (molto) centered inside hairpin RELATED LINKS Adding modifiers to existing dynamics on page 567 Copying property settings to other layouts on page 354 Gradual dynamic spacing Dorico SE ensures that hairpins can always be clearly distinguished by giving hairpins a minimum default length. However, this can affect note spacing. The default minimum hairpin length is three spaces.
Dynamics Gradual dynamics Gradual dynamics truncated by immediate dynamics A hairpin is automatically truncated if an immediate dynamic is positioned within its range, either before or after the hairpin is input. The hairpin remains tied to its originally designated rhythmic positions, even if graphically it appears shorter. This means that if the immediate dynamic that truncated it is ever deleted, the hairpin extends up to its end or the next immediate dynamic within its range.
Dynamics Groups of dynamics Groups of dynamics Groups of dynamics are automatically aligned in a row and can be moved and edited as a group. When you move immediate dynamics within a group, the length of the hairpins on either side automatically adjust to compensate. A group of dynamics The same group of dynamics adjusts to compensate when the middle dynamic moves rhythmically. A single dynamic, either immediate or gradual, is considered a group on its own.
Dynamics Linked dynamics RESULT The selected dynamics are grouped together. If the first dynamic in the group is linked to other staves, all dynamics in the group are added to those staves. This applies to all layouts in which the dynamics appear. RELATED LINKS Linked dynamics on page 575 Ungrouping dynamics and removing dynamics from groups You can ungroup dynamics so that all dynamics in the group become ungrouped.
Dynamics Linked dynamics If one staff has another immediate dynamic before the end of a hairpin, the hairpin is truncated automatically. If you delete such a dynamic, the hairpin extends automatically up to the next immediate dynamic or to its full length, whichever comes first. Two staves with linked dynamics, but the lower staff has another immediate dynamic that truncates the hairpin.
Dynamics VST Expression Maps for volume types Unlinking dynamics You can unlink dynamics, including dynamics that were linked automatically. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select a dynamic in each linked group that you want to unlink. 2. Choose Edit > Dynamics > Unlink. You can also choose this option from the context menu. RESULT All dynamics in the linked groups are unlinked. This applies to all layouts in which the dynamics appear.
Fingering Fingerings can be added to music to recommend which fingers players should use for notes. This can be useful for music aimed at players learning the instrument and for difficult musical passages where certain fingering patterns make the notes much easier to play. Fingerings are often used in keyboard music, as players can use all ten fingers to play notes, and in guitar music, where fingerings are often used alongside fret positions.
Fingering Changing fingerings to substitution fingerings Right-hand fingering placement By default, all right-hand fingerings are placed outside the staff and on the notehead side of notes, which can be above or below the staff depending on the stem direction. When shown beside notes inside the staff, Dorico SE automatically joins adjacent notes with the same righthand fingering with a bracket.
Fingering Changing existing fingerings NOTE The right value field is for the grace note position at which substitutions occur, if applicable. RESULT The rhythmic position of the substitution fingering is changed. Dorico SE automatically arranges deferred substitutions so they are ordered appropriately alongside any fingerings that coincide with the substitution. NOTE You can only change the position of single substitution fingerings when dragging their handles with the mouse.
Fingering Changing the staff-relative placement of fingerings NOTE These steps only apply to non-fretted instruments. PROCEDURE 1. Select the fingerings whose staff-relative placement you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Staff-relative position in the Fingering and Positions group. 3. Choose one of the following options: ● Above ● Below RESULT The selected fingerings appear above/below the staff.
Fingering Hiding/Showing fingering Hiding/Showing fingering You can hide/show fingering in each layout in your project independently of other layouts. For example, you can show fingering in part layouts but hide fingering in full score layouts as conductors rarely require fingering information. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to hide/show fingering.
Fingering Fingerings for fretted instruments Cautionary fingering shown in parentheses (default) Fingerings for fretted instruments Fretted instruments, such as the classical guitar, require additional fingering instructions for both hands due to the complex nature of the music. Fingerings for fretted instruments use the same fonts as normal fingerings.
Fingering Fingerings for fretted instruments When shown inside the staff next to notes, left-hand fingering appears smaller than fingering shown outside the staff.
Fingering Fingerings for fretted instruments EXAMPLE Right-hand fingerings shown next to notes with a bracket Right-hand fingerings shown above the staff Right-hand fingerings shown below the staff RELATED LINKS Inputting fingerings on page 204 Changing the position of left-hand fingerings You can change the position of individual left-hand fingerings. By default, they are positioned inside the staff and to the left of the notes to which they apply.
Fingering Fingering slides RELATED LINKS General placement conventions for fingering on page 578 Inputting fingerings on page 204 Adding fingerings to arpeggio signs You can add fingerings to arpeggio signs to indicate which right-hand finger should be used to strum a chord. By default, fingerings are placed at the bottom of arpeggio signs. NOTE These steps only apply to arpeggio signs belonging to fretted instruments. PREREQUISITE You have input the arpeggio signs to which you want to add fingerings.
Fingering Fingering slides A passage with fingering slides When the source and destination notes are sufficiently close horizontally, fingering slides are shown between the fingerings, joining them directly in their existing positions without moving them. When the source and destination notes are far apart horizontally, fingering slides appear with a fixed length to the left of the destination note. You can change the length of individual fingering slides.
Fingering Fingerings for valved brass instruments RELATED LINKS Inputting fingerings on page 204 Changing existing fingerings on page 580 Specifying the string for individual notes on page 639 Fingerings for valved brass instruments For instruments like trumpet and horn, fingering is used to show which valves must be depressed to produce a specific note. You can enter fingerings for valved brass instruments into the fingerings popover as numbers without any separation.
Fingering Hiding/Showing string fingering shift indicators Hiding/Showing string fingering shift indicators An angled line can be used to indicate the direction of movement when string players must shift their finger position on the fingerboard to play a higher/lower note with the same finger as the previous note. PROCEDURE 1. Select the notes on string instrument staves from which you want to indicate a fingering shift. 2.
Fingering Fingerings imported from MusicXML files Fingerings imported from MusicXML files Dorico SE imports fingerings that are specified using the fingering element in MusicXML files. MusicXML files exported from Finale typically represent fingerings in the correct way. However, because Sibelius does not use the fingering element, Dorico SE cannot import fingerings from MusicXML files exported by Sibelius. 590 Dorico SE 3.1.
String indicators String indicators are commonly used in guitar music to tell performers the string on which they should play a note, particularly for pitches that are possible on multiple strings. String indicators show the string number inside a circle enclosure, optionally with a dashed line to indicate they apply to a range of notes. Open pitches commonly appear as a zero without an enclosure.
String indicators Lengthening/Shortening string indicators String indicators inside the staff, with the last one for an open string RELATED LINKS Fingerings for fretted instruments on page 583 Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on page 264 Playing techniques on page 710 Playing technique duration on page 715 Lengthening/Shortening string indicators on page 592 Specifying the string for individual notes on page 639 Deleting string indicators on pag
String indicators Deleting string indicators RESULT Single string indicators are lengthened/shortened according to the current rhythmic grid resolution or to the next/previous notehead, whichever is closer. If they previously had no duration, they now have duration and show a duration line. Multiple string indicators are lengthened/shortened according to the current rhythmic grid resolution.
String indicators Positions of string indicators Positions of string indicators String indicators outside the staff are placed above it by default. In multiple-voice contexts, string indicators for the up-stem voices are placed above the staff and string indicators for the downstem voices are placed below the staff. String indicators inside the staff automatically erase their backgrounds so they do not collide with staff lines.
String indicators Positions of string indicators You can undo this action, but any string indicators shortened/deleted in the process are only restored if you moved string indicators using the keyboard.
Front matter Front matter in Dorico SE is a broad term that covers all information included before the first bar of music in scores.
Grace notes Grace notes are notes without a fixed duration, which are intended to be played quickly. They are scaled-down versions of normal notes, and are commonly shown with a slash through their stem. Grace notes with slashed stems are known as acciaccaturas and are often played very fast. Grace notes without slashed stems are known as appoggiaturas and are often played slower than acciaccaturas.
Grace notes General placement conventions for grace notes General placement conventions for grace notes Grace notes function like normal notes in many ways, but there are some specific conventions about their stem direction, position relative to noteheads, and the placement of stem slashes. Grace notes appear stem up by default, except when there are multiple voices with grace notes in a single staff, in which case grace notes in the lower voices appear stem down.
Grace notes Grace note size RELATED LINKS Changing the stem direction of notes on page 816 Slur placement relative to grace notes on page 782 Changing the position of grace notes relative to barlines By default, grace notes are positioned after barlines and directly before the notehead to which they apply, including for the first note in a bar.
Grace notes Grace note stems Changing the type of grace notes You can change the type of individual grace notes after they have been input. Grace notes have slashed stems by default, but you can change them to have unslashed stems. PROCEDURE 1. Select the grace notes whose type you want to change. 2.
Grace notes Grace note beams RELATED LINKS Beaming on page 511 Beam groups on page 511 601 Dorico SE 3.1.
Holds and pauses Different notations are used to show where the established rhythmic flow of the music is interrupted, either with a moment of repose or a short silence, before continuing. The most subtle effect is produced by a tenuto mark, with more significant effects denoted with holds and pauses. The duration of the break in the music intended by the hold or pause does not need to be specified.
Holds and pauses Types of holds and pauses Fermata Description Short fermata Indicates that a note is held a little bit longer than the rhythm indicates. Short fermata (Henze) Indicates that a note is held a little bit longer than the rhythm indicates, as used by Hans Werner Henze. Fermata Indicates that a note is held for longer than the rhythm indicates. Long fermata Indicates that a note is held quite a lot longer than the rhythm indicates.
Holds and pauses Positions of holds and pauses Types of breath marks There are different types of breath marks available in Dorico SE. Breath marks indicate a suitable place for a player to take a breath, or create a musical effect like a breath. Comma-like Tick-like Upbow-like Salzedo Types of caesuras There are different types of caesuras available in Dorico SE. All caesuras indicate a break in sound, but different types are often needed for different styles of musical scores.
Holds and pauses Positions of holds and pauses Breath marks Breath marks are placed above the top line of the staff, at the end of the note to which they apply; that is, they appear just before the following note. Breath marks apply only to the staff to which they were added, as they do not affect the overall tempo, but instead only indicate to a single player or group of players a suitable place to break their line in order to breathe.
Holds and pauses Positions of holds and pauses The bottom staff is overridden to show a breath mark instead of a fermata. The fermata is changed to a very short fermata, but the bottom staff is exempt as it was overridden to show a breath mark. Deleting the breath mark from the bottom staff returns it to showing the fermata currently chosen for that rhythmic position. Moving holds and pauses rhythmically You can move holds and pauses to new rhythmic positions after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1.
Holds and pauses Positions of holds and pauses 3. Select one of the following options from the menu: ● One per voice ● One per each side of staff ● One per staff RESULT The number of fermatas shown at the selected positions is changed. Positioning fermatas on barlines You can position individual fermatas over a barline instead of over a note to indicate a gap before the start of the following bar. NOTE Fermatas cannot be positioned on barlines if Max. fermatas per staff is also activated.
Key signatures Key signatures are the markings that show the current key of music by indicating which notes in the scale for that key are sharpened or flattened. They are shown at the start of each system on every applicable staff. Traditionally, accidentals are organized following the pattern of the circle of fifths, which is different for sharp keys and flat keys.
Key signatures Types of key signatures Clef Arrangement of sharps Arrangement of flats Bass Alto Tenor RELATED LINKS Positions of key signatures on page 611 Types of key signatures There are four types of key signatures in Dorico SE, which can all be input, moved, and deleted in the same ways.
Key signatures Deleting key signatures In an open key signature, the spelling of accidentals is based on the current direction of the music. If the music is rising, sharps are preferred, whereas if the music is falling, flats are preferred. There is no hierarchy of pitches in an open key signature, so the same pitch might be spelled differently each time it appears depending on its context, even within a few bars.
Key signatures Multiple simultaneous key signatures Adding instruments to players on page 112 Changing instruments on page 113 Signposts on page 315 Multiple simultaneous key signatures You can have multiple key signatures simultaneously by inputting each one onto a single staff. NOTE You do not have to input multiple simultaneous key signatures if you have transposing instruments in your score. Dorico SE handles instrument transpositions automatically.
Key signatures Transposing key signatures alongside selections Moving key signatures rhythmically You can move key signatures to new rhythmic positions after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the key signatures you want to move. NOTE When using the mouse, you can only move one key signature rhythmically at a time. 2.
Key signatures Enharmonic equivalent key signatures ● 4. Different intervals have different possible qualities. For example, you can specify a major third but not a major octave. Therefore, if you want to set your transposition parameters manually, we recommend selecting the interval before the quality. Activate Transpose key signatures. It is activated automatically if your selection includes a key signature. 5. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.
Key signatures Cautionary key signatures By default, Dorico SE selects an enharmonic equivalent key signature if it has fewer accidentals. How key signatures affect transposing instruments If there is a key signature in the full score, it is transposed for a transposing instrument by the same degree as the transposing interval for the instrument. For example, in a project in E major, a B♭ clarinet part has a key of F♯ major, as a B♭ clarinet sounds a whole tone below its notated pitch.
Key signatures Tonality systems RELATED LINKS Custom tonality systems on page 615 Equal Division of the Octave (EDO) EDO stands for Equal Division of the Octave: the number of equal pieces, or intervals, into which an octave is divided. Traditional Western harmony is based on equal temperament, another method used to describe tonality systems, or 12-EDO, as the traditional scale from C-C is made up of twelve steps spread across the seven notes in the scale.
Lyrics In Dorico SE, the term lyrics is used for all text that is sung by singers. To differentiate sung text from any other forms of text that often appear in musical scores, other forms of text are referred to as performance instructions, tempos, dynamics, and so on. Lyrics for a soprano duet with basso continuo accompaniment In Dorico SE, lyrics were designed so that it is simple to make changes to existing lyrics without having to re-input new lyrics each time.
Lyrics Filters for lyrics The horizontal spacing of lyrics must be wide enough so that words or syllables do not overlap with the words or syllables on either side. For this reason, note spacing must sometimes be adjusted to accommodate lyrics. To reduce how severely the note spacing is changed to accommodate lyrics, which can distort the appearance of rhythms, Dorico SE allows the alignment of some lyrics to be adjusted relative to their corresponding notes.
Lyrics Types of lyrics Below Staff Selects all lyrics below the staff in the current selection. You can use this filter in addition to the other filters. For example, you can filter first by line number, and then filter again by staff-relative placement. Chorus Selects all chorus lyrics in the current selection. Translations Selects all translation lyrics in the current selection.
Lyrics Types of syllables in lyrics RELATED LINKS Lyric line numbers on page 627 Changing the line number and type of lyric lines on page 628 Lyrics popover on page 281 Changing the type of individual lyrics You can change the type of individual lyrics after they have been input. For example, you can change lyrics into chorus lyrics or translation lyrics. PROCEDURE 1. Select the individual lyrics whose type you want to change. 2.
Lyrics Deleting lyric lines Hyphens are shown after start lyrics, which can be continuation hyphens depending on the distance before the next lyric in the same lyric line. Middle Lyrics are considered the middle syllable in a multi-syllabic word if the lyric comes after a hyphen, and is followed by a hyphen. Hyphens are shown after middle lyrics, which can be continuation hyphens depending on the distance before the next lyric in the same lyric line.
Lyrics Copying/Pasting lyrics 2. Select just the lyric line you want to delete by choosing Edit > Filter > Lyrics > [Lyrics type]. 3. Press Backspace or Delete . RESULT All lyrics in the selected lyric line are deleted. RELATED LINKS Filters for lyrics on page 617 Selecting lyrics using filters on page 618 Large selections on page 304 Deleting lyrics individually You can delete individually selected lyrics without deleting other lyrics in the same lyric line. PROCEDURE 1.
Lyrics Lyric text editing 5. Optional: Change the lyric type into which you will paste lyrics in one of the following ways: ● 6. To change the lyric line number, press Down Arrow . ● To change to a lyric line above the staff, press Shift - Up Arrow . ● To change to a chorus line, press Up Arrow . ● To change to a translation lyric line, press Alt/Opt - Down Arrow . Press Ctrl/Cmd-V to paste the first word/syllable of the copied lyrics/text.
Lyrics Lyric text editing PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the lyric you want to change. NOTE You can only change one lyric at a time. 2. Press Return or Shift-L to open the lyrics popover. 3. Change the existing text in the lyrics popover. 4. Optional: If you want to change other existing lyrics, advance the popover in one of the following ways: ● To advance the popover to the next note if you entered a complete word, or the final syllable in a multi-syllabic word, press Space .
Lyrics Lyric text editing Edit Lyrics dialog The Edit Lyrics dialog comprises the following: 1 Text editor Allows you to edit all the lyrics in the selected lyric line in the current flow, with hyphens and spaces as appropriate. For example, you can add a comma after the final syllable in a line for a poem setting or replace a hyphen with a space. NOTE You cannot add, delete, or change the duration/rhythmic position of lyrics, such as the number of notes to which each lyric applies.
Lyrics Showing lyrics in italics Showing lyrics in italics You can show individual lyrics in an italic font without changing their font style, lyric type, or staff-relative placement. PROCEDURE 1. Select the lyrics you want to show in an italic font. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Italic in the Lyrics group. RESULT The selected lyrics are shown in an italic font.
Lyrics Positions of lyrics EXAMPLE You have three lines of lyrics, but one system does not have a second line of lyrics. On this system, the third line of lyrics is moved upwards, closer to the first line of lyrics. If a subsequent system does not have a first line, but does have the second and third lines, then the second and third lines of lyrics are moved upwards. The second line of lyrics takes the place of the first line.
Lyrics Lyric hyphens and lyric extender lines RESULT The alignment of the selected lyrics is changed. Lyric hyphens and lyric extender lines Lyric hyphens indicate that individual lyrics are syllables within multi-syllabic words, for example, “Hal-le-lu-jah”. Lyric extender lines indicate that individual lyrics, either whole words or the last syllables in multi-syllabic words, extend across multiple notes.
Lyrics Lyric line numbers Changing the line number and type of lyric lines You can change the lyric line number of whole lyric lines after they have been input. You can also change whole lyric lines to chorus lines and lyric line translations. For example, you can change the existing Line 1 into a lyric translation of Line 4, or change Line 2 into a chorus line.
Lyrics Lyric line numbers Changing the line number of individual lyrics You can change the lyric line number of individually selected lyrics after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1. Select the individual lyrics whose line number you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, change the value for Lyric number in the Lyrics group. RESULT The line number of the selected lyrics is changed to match the value in the value field.
Lyrics Verse numbers Changing the staff-relative placement of individual lyrics You can change the staff-relative placement of individual lyrics within lyric lines. PROCEDURE 1. Select the lyrics whose staff-relative placement you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, choose one of the following options for Line placement in the Lyrics group: ● Above ● Below RESULT The staff-relative placement of the selected individual lyrics is changed.
Lyrics East Asian elision slurs East Asian elision slurs East Asian elision slurs are used to show that two or more characters in East Asian languages are part of the same lyric. A phrase containing an East Asian elision slur You can hide/show East Asian elision slurs on individual lyrics. Hiding/Showing East Asian elision slurs You can hide/show East Asian elision slurs for individual lyrics. PROCEDURE 1. Select the lyrics on which you want to show East Asian elision slurs. 2.
Notes Notes are shapes that are positioned on staves to indicate musical pitches. Notes are most commonly shown with oval-shaped, round noteheads that are either filled or void depending on their duration, but there are many different designs of noteheads that you can use. Depending on their duration, notes can have stems that help indicate their duration.
Notes Notehead sets ● Notehead sets can only contain noteheads of the same type. For example, you cannot use a normal notehead in a pitched notehead set. ● You cannot change the type of an existing notehead set or an existing notehead. RELATED LINKS Pitch-dependent notehead set designs on page 636 Notehead set designs There are a number of different notehead set designs that you can use for individual noteheads in Dorico SE.
Notes Notehead sets Cross noteheads Notehead set design Notehead set name Circle X Noteheads Large X and Diamond Noteheads Ornate X Noteheads Plus Noteheads With X Noteheads X Noteheads X and Circle X Noteheads X and Diamond Noteheads Triangular noteheads Notehead set design Notehead set name Large Arrow Down Noteheads Large Arrow Up Noteheads 634 Dorico SE 3.1.
Notes Notehead sets Notehead set design Notehead set name Triangle Down Noteheads Triangle Left Noteheads Triangle Right Noteheads Triangle Up Noteheads Diamond noteheads Notehead set design Notehead set name Diamond Noteheads Old-Style Diamond Noteheads White Diamond Noteheads Wide Diamond Noteheads Slash noteheads Notehead set design Notehead set name Muted Slash Noteheads Oversized Slash Noteheads 635 Dorico SE 3.1.
Notes Notehead sets Notehead set design Notehead set name Slash Noteheads Small Slash Noteheads Round and square noteheads Notehead set design Notehead set name Moon Noteheads Rectangular Noteheads Round White with Dot Noteheads RELATED LINKS Changing the notehead design of individual noteheads on page 637 Pitch-dependent notehead set designs Pitch-dependent notehead sets use different notehead designs or different notehead colors depending on the pitch of notes.
Notes Notehead sets Notehead set design Notehead set name Walker 4-shape Noteheads Walker 7-shape Noteheads Pitched noteheads Notehead set design Notehead set name Figurenotes© Noteheads Pitch Name Noteheads RELATED LINKS Notehead sets on page 632 Changing the notehead design of individual noteheads on page 637 Changing the notehead design of individual noteheads You can change the notehead design of individual noteheads, including trill auxiliary notes.
Notes Changing the size of notes Changing the size of notes You can change the size of notes individually using the default scale sizes for notes in cues or grace notes, or you can use a custom scale size. TIP If you want to change the size of notes because you want them to be grace notes or cues, you can input them as either grace notes or cues instead. PROCEDURE 1. Select the notes whose size you want to change. 2.
Notes Specifying the string for individual notes 2. Move the selected notes according to the current rhythmic grid resolution in any of the following ways: ● Press Alt/Opt-Right Arrow to move them to the right. ● Press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow to move them to the left. RESULT The selected notes are moved to new rhythmic positions. If you selected multiple notes, they are moved together as a block. Notes are automatically positioned according to their rhythmic duration and position relative to other notes.
Notes Hiding/Showing colors for notes out range The string number for the instrument is shown, followed by the fundamental pitch and the octave number of that string in parentheses. For example, the lowest cello string is expressed as 4 (C2). NOTE The options available in the menu depend on the selected pitches and the instrument type. RESULT The string on which the selected notes are played is changed.
Notes Bracketed noteheads AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK If showing colors for notes out of range reveals some notes do not fit with the current harp pedal settings, you can input a new pedal diagram for that passage or calculate a suitable harp pedal diagram.
Notes Bracketed noteheads Square notehead brackets Square notehead brackets comprise a straight vertical line with horizontal hooks at the top and bottom. Dorico SE automatically adjusts the length of square brackets to ensure they do not end on staff lines and their hooks remain visible.
Notes Bracketed noteheads If you selected all notes in chords, Dorico SE shows a single bracket for each chord unless they contain very large gaps, in which case Dorico SE automatically splits brackets. If you selected individual notes within chords, they are each shown with separate brackets. TIP ● Deactivating Bracket style hides brackets on the selected notes. ● You can also hide/show brackets on noteheads by choosing Edit > Notehead > Toggle Round Brackets or Edit > Notehead > Toggle Square Brackets.
Notes Bracketed noteheads RESULT Brackets appear at the start and end of the selected tie chains when Bracket until end of tie chain is activated, and only around the first note/chord when it is deactivated. If you activated Bracket until end of tie chain for a single note in a bracketed chord, the bracket on the first chord is not split but an additional bracket appears at the end of the tie chain for the selected note only.
Notes Bracketed noteheads EXAMPLE Chord with single round bracket Chord with split round bracket RELATED LINKS Inputting chords on page 185 645 Dorico SE 3.1.
Harmonics Harmonics are pitches produced by touching resonating strings at specific positions along their length, allowing the corresponding harmonic partial to sound. Harmonics often have a high pitch with a glassy, purer sound than stopped pitches. There are two different types of harmonics: natural and artificial. Harmonic partials are numbered according to their order in the harmonic series, which also correlates to the node on the string which produces them.
Harmonics Turning notes into harmonics Turning notes into harmonics You can turn existing notes into artificial and natural harmonics. Harmonics can represent either the sounding, touched, or stopped pitch. PREREQUISITE You have input the notes you want to turn into harmonics. However, the pitch you should input depends on the style/appearance you want to use. ● For natural harmonics, we recommend that you input the desired sounding pitch.
Harmonics Changing the harmonic partial RELATED LINKS Inputting notes on page 164 Changing the appearance of natural harmonics on page 651 Changing the style of artificial harmonics on page 652 Tablature on page 809 Changing the harmonic partial By default, harmonics indicate the second partial in the harmonic series, which is an octave above the fundamental. You can change the partial for individual harmonics, for example, if you want a higher partial instead.
Harmonics Hiding/Showing or parenthesizing harmonic accidentals Hiding/Showing or parenthesizing harmonic accidentals You can show harmonic accidentals in round or square brackets and hide/show accidentals individually, independently of hiding/showing or parenthesizing accidentals of stopped pitch notes. PROCEDURE 1. Select the harmonics whose accidentals you want to hide/show or parenthesize. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Accidental in the Harmonics group. 3.
Harmonics Appearances/Styles of harmonics Diamond notehead Changes the notehead of notes to a diamond notehead. The diamond notehead appears black/filled when the note is a quarter note or shorter, and white/unfilled when the note is a half note or longer. Usually indicates the touched pitch required. Used for natural harmonics on fretted instrument notation staves by default.
Harmonics Appearances/Styles of harmonics Pinch Shows two noteheads: one indicating the stopped pitch, the other the sounding pitch. The sounding pitch is automatically calculated based on the partial; the default partial is the second partial. On tablature, only the stopped fret is shown. NOTE Intended for fretted instruments only. A pinch is produced by the performer catching a resonating string at a node near the pick-ups, producing a high-pitched squeal. Also known as a “false harmonic” or “squeal”.
Harmonics Appearances/Styles of harmonics individually, for example, to show them as a white diamond notehead to indicate the touched pitch. NOTE These steps only apply to harmonics with the Natural type. PROCEDURE 1. Select the natural harmonics whose appearance you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Style in the Harmonics group. 3.
Harmonics Appearances/Styles of harmonics ● Single notehead (sounding) ● Single notehead (stopped) RESULT The style of the selected artificial harmonics is changed. NOTE Pinch indicates the use of a different technique to produce the harmonic. RELATED LINKS Hiding/Showing or parenthesizing accidentals on page 481 653 Dorico SE 3.1.
Ornaments Ornaments are markings that indicate multiple notes are played in addition to the notated pitch. They are used to decorate music, such as in Baroque music, which is highly decorated with trills and other ornaments. Over time, specific ways of notating how performers should play notes have developed and different ornament symbols indicate different patterns of decorative notes. Nonetheless, ornaments give some freedom to performers to embellish music in their own way.
Ornaments Positions of ornaments PROCEDURE 1. Select the ornaments whose interval you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate the appropriate properties for the selected ornaments in the Ornaments group: ● Interval above ● Interval below For trills, activate Interval in the Trills group of the Properties panel. 3. Change the value in the value field to the interval you want. ● 0 or 4 and above shows no accidental. ● 1 shows a flat. ● 2 shows a natural. ● 3 shows a sharp.
Ornaments Positions of ornaments Moving ornaments rhythmically You can move ornaments to new rhythmic positions after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the ornaments you want to move. NOTE When using the mouse, you can only move one ornament at a time. 2. Move the ornaments in any of the following ways: ● To move a single ornament to the next notehead on the staff, press Alt/OptRight Arrow .
Ornaments Trills RESULT The start position of the selected trills is changed. Trills Trills are fast alternations between two notes, similar to a tremolo, that were a common decoration in Baroque, Classical, and Romantic music. Trill marks are usually added to a single note, to indicate the performed notes are the notated pitch and the note either a half-step or whole step above, and can have extension lines to show the duration of the trill.
Ornaments Trills 3. Activate/Deactivate the corresponding checkbox. RESULT Trill marks are shown when the checkbox is activated, and hidden when the checkbox is deactivated. When the property is deactivated, trill marks are shown by default. Changing the speed of trills You can indicate different speeds for trills, including indicating a change of speed within a single trill, by changing the height and frequency of wiggles in their extension lines. PROCEDURE 1.
Ornaments Trills 2. In the Properties panel, activate/deactivate Suppress drawing speed changes in the Trills group. RESULT Speed changes are hidden when the property is activated, and shown when it is deactivated. EXAMPLE Trill speed changes shown Trill speed changes hidden Hiding/Showing trill extension lines You can hide/show the extension lines of individual trills. PROCEDURE 1. Select the trills whose extension lines you want to hide/show. 2.
Ornaments Trill intervals ● To shorten a single trill to the previous notehead, press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-Alt/OptLeft Arrow . NOTE ● ● You can only lengthen/shorten trills by the current rhythmic grid resolution when multiple trills are selected. ● Key commands lengthen/shorten items by moving their end only. Click and drag the circular handle at the start/end of the trill to noteheads to the right/ left.
Ornaments Trill intervals Microtonal trill intervals When using other tonality systems than 12-EDO, you can specify trill intervals based on diatonic steps and the total number of divisions from the written note. In 24-EDO, you can describe trill intervals based on their quality, such as major or minor.
Ornaments Trill intervals ● Diminished ● Minor ● Major ● Augmented RESULT The interval of the selected trills is changed. By default, trill intervals appear as accidentals when the interval is a second and as auxiliary notes for all other intervals.
Ornaments Trill intervals Trill interval appearance There are different accepted ways to present trill intervals on notation staves, including accidental symbols and the Hollywood convention of showing “H.T.” for a half-step (semitone) and “W.T.” for a whole step (tone). In Dorico SE, trill intervals can appear in the following ways on notation staves: Accidental Indicates the trill interval using accidentals positioned above, below, or beside the tr mark.
Ornaments Trill intervals PROCEDURE 1. Select the trills whose trill interval appearance you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Appearance in the Trills group. 3. Select one of the following options from the menu: ● Accidental ● Hollywood style ● Auxiliary note RESULT The appearance of the selected trill intervals on notation staves is changed. This does not affect their appearance on tablature.
Ornaments Trills in playback Trills in playback Dorico SE plays back trills by using a combination of sampled trills, when available, and triggering multiple notes. Dorico SE can play back sampled half-step (semitone) and whole step (tone) trills automatically if these playing techniques are defined in the VST expression map, which is the case for a number of instruments in HALion Symphonic Orchestra.
Ornaments Trills in playback variant in individual trills, for example, if you want to make the fastest part of an individual trill faster than your default setting. PROCEDURE 1. Select the trills whose playback speeds you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate any of the following properties, as appropriate for your selected trills: 3. ● Slow trill speed ● Normal trill speed ● Fast trill speed Change the values in the value fields.
Arpeggio signs Arpeggio signs are vertical lines that indicate chords are to be played arpeggiated, or “spread”, so that the notes in the chord are played very quickly one after another. Arpeggio signs are normally shown as vertical wavy lines. Arpeggiated chords can be played in two directions: ● Upwards, starting from the bottom note in the chord. ● Downwards, starting from the top note in the chord.
Arpeggio signs Types of arpeggio signs A vertical wavy line that indicates chords are to be arpeggiated from the top note downwards. Non arpeggio A bracket with straight lines that indicates all notes in the chord are to be played together, not arpeggiated. Curved arpeggio A curved line, similar to a slur but vertical, that some composers use to indicate gentle or partial arpeggiation.
Arpeggio signs Length of arpeggio signs TIP You can also change the arpeggio type by opening the ornaments popover and changing the entry. RELATED LINKS Ornaments popover on page 252 Changing existing items on page 310 Changing the end appearance of arpeggio signs Down arpeggio signs have an arrowhead at the bottom of the line by default, but up arpeggio signs have no arrowhead by default. You can change the appearance of the ends of arpeggio signs individually.
Arpeggio signs General placement conventions for arpeggio signs General placement conventions for arpeggio signs Arpeggio signs are positioned to the left of the notes, including any applicable accidentals, to which they apply, but are positioned between grace notes and normal notes. They should appear within the same bar as the notes to which they apply, and not on the other side of the barline.
Arpeggio signs Changing arpeggio playback relative to the beat RELATED LINKS Input methods for ornaments, arpeggio signs, glissando lines, guitar bends, and jazz articulations on page 252 Showing arpeggio signs before/after grace notes You can show arpeggio signs before/after grace notes individually. By default, arpeggio signs are positioned immediately to the left of the notes to which they apply, and so are positioned between normal notes and grace notes. PROCEDURE 1.
Arpeggio signs Changing the playback duration of arpeggios The duration of arpeggios is expressed as a fraction of the notated rhythm of chords. For example, an arpeggio on a quarter note (crotchet) chord with a note offset value of 1/2 lasts an eighth note (quaver), whereas with a note offset value of 1/8 it lasts a 32nd note. PROCEDURE 1. Select the arpeggio signs whose playback duration you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Note offset in the Arpeggios Playback group. 3.
Glissando lines Glissando lines indicate a continuous transition between two notes, which can be smooth or in chromatic steps. They can have straight lines or wiggly lines, and can be shown with a text indication or as a line without text. There are different conventions regarding the playing techniques for glissando and portamento.
Glissando lines Glissando lines across empty bars Glissando lines across empty bars In Dorico SE, you can input glissando lines between any two notes, even if there are rests or other notes between them, and including between notes in different voices and notes on different staves.
Glissando lines Changing glissando line text RELATED LINKS Ornaments popover on page 252 Changing existing items on page 310 Changing glissando line text Glissando lines can be shown with text or without text. You can change the text of glissando lines individually. PROCEDURE 1. Select the glissando lines whose text you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Glissando text in the Glissando Lines group. 3. Select one of the following options from the menu: ● Gliss. ● Port.
Glissando lines Glissando lines in playback RELATED LINKS Note spacing on page 362 Changing the default note spacing on page 362 Glissando lines in playback Glissando lines are reflected in playback using a sequence of notes, all a small interval apart, between the start and end notes for each glissando. Glissandos belonging to harps consider the current harp pedaling when determining the pitches to use in playback.
Guitar bends The guitar bend is a technique commonly performed on electric guitars, where the performer pushes a string out of its normal alignment. Bending the string tightens it, which produces the characteristic pitch fluctuation. In addition to guitar bends, where the player bends the string after playing a note, Dorico SE supports guitar pre-bends. Guitar pre-bends require the player to bend the string before playing the note, so there is no change in pitch at the start of the note.
Guitar bends Guitar bend runs on tablature Guitar bend holds Guitar bend holds indicate that the performer should maintain the pitch at the peak of a guitar bend. This is usually shown on tied notes. On tablature, guitar bend holds are notated using a horizontal line. They are not notated on notation staves. Guitar bend hold on tablature Releases Releases indicate that the performer should allow a bent string to return to its natural position, which decreases the pitch.
Guitar bends Hiding/Showing guitar bend hold lines On notation staves, guitar pre-bends are notated using an angled line between the noteheads at the start and end. However, unlike guitar bends, the parenthesized auxiliary notehead at the start is shown automatically as part of the pre-bend.
Guitar bends Changing the direction of guitar pre-bends PROCEDURE 1. Select the guitar bends on which you want to hide/show hold lines. You can do this on notation staves and tablature. 2. In the Properties panel, activate/deactivate Show hold in the Guitar Bends group. RESULT Hold lines are shown on the selected bends on tablature when Show hold is activated, and hidden when it is deactivated.
Guitar bends Showing guitar bends as a dive and return Showing guitar bends as a dive and return You can show existing guitar bends as a dive and return, which is a technique that uses the vibrato bar on guitars. Dives and returns appear differently on tablature than guitar bends. PREREQUISITE You have input guitar bends between the notes of each dive and return. PROCEDURE 1. Select the guitar bends you want to show as a dive and return.
Guitar bends Hiding/Showing accidentals on guitar pre-bends RESULT Accidentals on the selected guitar pre-bends are hidden when you choose Hide, and shown when you choose Show. This does not affect the interval shown for the selected guitar pre-bends on tablature. 682 Dorico SE 3.1.
Jazz articulations Jazz articulations in Dorico SE cover a range of note ornamentations that are idiomatic to jazz music, and brass instruments in particular. Although they are often known as jazz “articulations”, these techniques function more like ornaments than articulations because they change the pitch rather than the duration or attack of notes. For this reason, they are considered ornaments in Dorico SE. They are found in the Ornaments panel, and you can also input them using the ornaments popover.
Jazz articulations Jazz ornaments Fall (bend) Fall (smooth) Additionally, there are other jazz ornaments commonly used by brass instruments that you can add to notes in the same ways as inputting jazz articulations. NOTE Jazz articulations are not currently reflected in playback.
Jazz articulations Positions of jazz articulations Positions of jazz articulations In Dorico SE, jazz articulations are automatically positioned relative to the noteheads to which they apply, with any other notations on those notes, such as rhythm dots, accidentals, and back notes, automatically considered.
Jazz articulations Deleting jazz articulations NOTE You must select notes with smooth jazz articulations on the same side, for example, only select notes with smooth jazz articulations before them. 2.
Jazz articulations Deleting jazz articulations RELATED LINKS Input methods for ornaments, arpeggio signs, glissando lines, guitar bends, and jazz articulations on page 252 687 Dorico SE 3.1.
Page numbers Page numbers are used to give each page a unique number, and indicate its position relative to other pages. Just as in newspapers and books, musical scores and parts use page numbers to make sure the music stays in the correct order. Because you can have multiple flows in a single project in Dorico SE, you do not need to change page numbers manually in most cases.
Page numbers Hiding/Showing page numbers 5. ● Number ● Roman numeral Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The page number numeral style is changed in the selected layouts. Hiding/Showing page numbers You can hide/show page numbers in each layout independently, including specifying whether to hide/show a page number on the first page. For example, you can show page numbers on every page in the score but hide page numbers on the first page in the parts.
Page numbers Hiding/Showing page numbers Hiding/Showing information in running headers above flow headings on page 340 690 Dorico SE 3.1.
Harp pedaling Harp pedaling is a broad term that covers the specific requirements for notating music for harps. This primarily involves harp pedal diagrams, which are often necessary due to the way in which modern concert harps change their tuning.
Harp pedaling Changing the appearance of harp pedal diagrams Any pitches that you input that do not fit with the current harp pedal diagram are considered out of range, and appear red when colors are shown for notes that are out of range. If you do not input any harp pedaling, Dorico SE assumes all harp pedals are in their natural setting, as they would be for C major.
Harp pedaling Hiding/Showing harp pedaling in layouts EXAMPLE Harp pedaling shown as a diagram Harp pedaling shown using note names RELATED LINKS Partial harp pedaling on page 695 Inputting harp pedal diagrams on page 273 Calculating harp pedal diagrams based on existing music on page 273 Hiding/Showing harp pedaling in layouts You can input and calculate harp pedaling in any layout, but by default harp pedaling is not shown in full score layouts, as they are usually only useful for the performer.
Harp pedaling Hiding/Showing borders on harp pedal diagrams PROCEDURE 1. In the music area, open the layout in which you want to hide/show individual harp pedal diagrams. 2. Select the harp pedal diagrams you want to hide. 3. In the Properties panel, activate Hide in the Harp Pedals group. RESULT The selected harp pedal diagrams are hidden when Hide is activated. Signposts are shown at the position of each hidden harp pedal diagram. However, signposts are not printed by default.
Harp pedaling Positions of harp pedal diagrams Positions of harp pedal diagrams By default, harp pedal diagrams are centered vertically between the two staves usually shown for harps. You can move harp pedal diagrams to different rhythmic positions in Write mode. They are automatically positioned to avoid collisions. Moving harp pedal diagrams rhythmically You can move harp pedal diagrams to new rhythmic positions after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1.
Harp pedaling Partial harp pedaling You can allow partial harp pedaling for individual harp pedal diagrams and you can set a maximum threshold of pedal changes at a single position, above which all harp pedal diagrams must show all pedals. This is because performers are used to the pattern of note names in complete harp pedal diagrams, and if there are many changes in a partial harp pedal diagram, this can be harder to read than a complete one.
Harp pedaling Partial harp pedaling EXAMPLE Harp pedal diagram showing all pedals Partial harp pedal diagram RELATED LINKS Hiding/Showing harp pedaling in layouts on page 693 697 Dorico SE 3.1.
Pedal lines Pedal lines indicate to performers which piano pedals to use, and can also give performance instructions, such as how far down to depress the pedals and when to lift the pedal to clear the resonance. Most pianos have either two or three pedals. These pedals are: Sustain pedal The sustain pedal controls the dampers on the piano strings, which is why it is also known as the “damper pedal”. It is also the most commonly used pedal.
Pedal lines Sustain pedal retakes and pedal level changes RELATED LINKS Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on page 264 Pedal lines in playback on page 708 Pedal line start signs, hooks, and continuation lines on page 704 Text pedal line signs on page 706 Lines on page 720 Playing technique continuation lines on page 714 Sustain pedal retakes and pedal level changes Pedal retakes indicate where a player should lift the sustain pedal, which dampens t
Pedal lines Positions of pedal lines Removing retakes and pedal level changes You can remove pedal retakes and level changes without deleting the sustain pedal line or changing its rhythmic position. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the note on the staff and at the rhythmic position of the retake or pedal level change you want to remove. NOTE You can only remove one retake or pedal level change at a time. 2.
Pedal lines Positions of pedal lines NOTE You cannot move retakes rhythmically. You must remove them and input a new retake at the position you want.
Pedal lines Lengthening/Shortening pedal lines RELATED LINKS Lengthening/Shortening pedal lines on page 702 Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on page 264 Changing the position of pedal lines relative to grace notes You can change the start/end positions of individual pedal lines relative to grace notes. PROCEDURE 1. Select the pedal lines whose position relative to grace notes you want to change. 2.
Pedal lines Lengthening/Shortening pedal lines ● To shorten them by the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Shift-Alt/OptLeft Arrow . NOTE ● ● You can only lengthen/shorten pedal lines according to the current rhythmic grid resolution when multiple pedal lines are selected. ● When using the keyboard, you can only move the end of pedal lines. You can move the start of pedal lines by moving the whole line, or by clicking and dragging the start handle.
Pedal lines Pedal line start signs, hooks, and continuation lines Merging pedal lines You can merge existing sustain pedal lines together, for example, if you want to fill in a gap between two sustain pedal lines. NOTE These steps only apply to sustain pedal lines. PROCEDURE 1. Select the sustain pedal lines on the same staff that you want to merge together. NOTE You can only merge pedal lines on one staff at a time. 2. Choose Edit > Pedal Lines > Merge Pedal Lines.
Pedal lines Pedal line start signs, hooks, and continuation lines Changing the start sign appearance of pedal lines You can change the appearance of the start of pedal lines individually. Pedal line start signs can be shown as variations of the traditional pedal line glyph, other symbols, or text. PROCEDURE 1. Select the pedal lines whose start sign appearance you want to change. NOTE The pedal lines you select must be the same type, for example, only sustain pedal lines. 2.
Pedal lines Text pedal line signs RESULT The hook type at the start/end of the selected pedal lines is changed. Changing the continuation line type of pedal lines You can change the type of continuation line used for the different types of pedal lines individually. PROCEDURE 1. Select the pedal lines whose continuation line type you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Continuation type in the Pedal Lines group. 3.
Pedal lines Text pedal line signs Continuation sign/text When pedal lines continue onto subsequent systems, a continuation sign/text is shown in parentheses by default. If the pedal line is using text for their start sign, such as Ped. Text, rather than a symbol, you can change the text shown at the start of a new system and replace it with your preferred performance direction.
Pedal lines Pedal lines in playback 4. Press Return . RESULT The continuation text shown at the start of subsequent systems for the selected pedal lines is changed. Deactivating Continuation text restores the default continuation text for the selected pedal lines. NOTE Deactivating properties permanently deletes any custom text entered. Editing una corda pedal line restorative text The equivalent to the final pedal lift for una corda pedal lines is the indication to return to tre corde.
Pedal lines Pedal lines imported from MusicXML files Pedal lines imported from MusicXML files Sustain pedal lines can be imported from MusicXML files. MusicXML can only describe the sustain pedal, and it cannot describe changes in pedal depression level. 709 Dorico SE 3.1.
Playing techniques The term “playing techniques” covers a wide range of instructions intended to tell performers to modify the sound of the notes they are playing, for example, by changing their embouchure or changing the position of their bow, or by modifying their instrument, such as adding a mute or depressing a pedal. In Dorico SE, playing techniques can be expressed as symbols or as text.
Playing techniques Positions of playing techniques Positions of playing techniques Playing techniques, both as text and symbols, are placed above the staff by default. On vocal staves, they are placed above the staff and below dynamics. In multiple-voice contexts, playing techniques for the up-stem voices are placed above the staff and playing techniques for the down-stem voices are automatically placed below the staff.
Playing techniques Adding text to playing techniques NOTE If a single playing technique passes over another playing technique as part of its move, the existing one is unaffected as multiple playing techniques can exist at the same rhythmic position. However, if you move multiple playing techniques together, any existing playing techniques they pass over are shortened or deleted accordingly.
Playing techniques Hiding/Showing playing techniques Hiding/Showing playing techniques You can hide/show playing techniques individually, for example, if your expression map requires you to input a playing technique to trigger the correct playback but you do not want that technique to appear in the music. PROCEDURE 1. Select the playing techniques you want to hide, or the signposts of playing techniques you want to show. 2.
Playing techniques Playing technique continuation lines ● To lengthen them by the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Shift-Alt/OptRight Arrow . ● To shorten them by the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Shift-Alt/OptLeft Arrow . ● To snap the end of a single playing technique to the next notehead, press Ctrl/CmdShift-Alt/Opt-Right Arrow . ● To snap the end of a single playing technique to the previous notehead, press Ctrl/CmdShift-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow .
Playing techniques Playing technique continuation lines ● The playing technique has duration. ● The continuation type for the playing technique is set to show lines. ● The playing technique is ungrouped or is the final playing technique in a group. Transition line Indicates that the playing technique at the start must gradually turn into the playing technique at the end over the duration specified by the line.
Playing techniques Playing technique continuation lines Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on page 264 Lengthening/Shortening string indicators on page 592 Hiding/Showing playing technique duration lines You can hide/show duration lines for individual playing techniques. If you want to hide duration lines, you can choose to show nothing or sim.. NOTE These steps only apply to playing technique duration lines.
Playing techniques Groups of playing techniques Groups of playing techniques Groups of playing techniques are automatically aligned in a row and can be moved and edited as a group. When you move individual playing techniques within a group, the lengths of any continuation lines on either side automatically adjust to compensate.
Playing techniques Playback playing techniques If you want to group a playing technique group to another playing technique group, you must first ungroup them. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the playing techniques you want to group together. 2. Choose Edit > Playing Techniques > Group Playing Techniques. You can also choose this option from the context menu. RESULT The selected playing techniques are grouped together.
Playing techniques Playback playing techniques playing technique applied either remains the same as the previous playback playing technique or reverts to the natural playback playing technique. Custom playing techniques that use playback playing techniques which do not already exist in expression maps do not play back automatically. In order for them to play back appropriately, you must add them to the expression maps for each instrument for which you want to use them.
Lines Lines can convey a variety of meanings in music, such as indicating which hand to use in piano music or a gradual change in bow pressure. In Dorico SE, lines can be vertical, horizontal, or angled between notes and have different styles and appearances.
Lines A phrase containing two notehead-attached lines, showing where the melody moves between piano staves ● Barline-attached Attached to a rhythmic position and aligned with barlines, if their rhythmic positions coincide with barline positions. Barline-attached lines are always horizontal. A barline-attached line spanning two full bars ● Rhythmic position-attached Attached to a rhythmic position and positioned relative to notes, chords, or rests at those rhythmic positions.
Lines Line components Lines panel on page 277 Adding text to lines on page 731 Changing the placement of horizontal lines on page 725 Arpeggio signs on page 667 Glissando lines on page 673 Octave lines on page 553 Trills on page 657 Playing technique continuation lines on page 714 Pedal lines on page 698 Repeat endings on page 748 Guitar bends on page 677 Tuplet brackets on page 864 Line components In Dorico SE, lines consist of multiple components that together function as a single item.
Lines Positions of lines Changing the position of text relative to horizontal lines on page 732 Changing the position of text relative to vertical lines on page 733 Playing technique continuation lines on page 714 Positions of lines The position of lines relative to notes and staves depends on the line type and, for horizontal lines, their attachment type.
Lines Positions of lines RESULT The selected lines appear on the corresponding side of notes. EXAMPLE Vertical line on the left of notes Vertical line on the right of notes AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK You can change the order of vertical lines when multiple vertical lines exist at the same rhythmic position and on the same side of notes.
Lines Positions of lines EXAMPLE Vertical line after grace notes Vertical line before grace notes Changing the placement of horizontal lines You can show individual horizontal lines above, below, or inside the staff. By default, horizontal lines are placed above the staff. NOTE These steps only apply to barline-/rhythmic position-attached horizontal lines. PROCEDURE 1. Select the horizontal lines whose placement you want to change. 2.
Lines Positions of lines Changing the staff position of horizontal lines inside the staff You can change the staff position of horizontal lines shown inside the staff, including changing the staff position of the start/end of lines independently of each other, for example, if you want lines to appear angled. PREREQUISITE The horizontal lines whose staff position you want to change are placed inside the staff and have at least one barline-/rhythmic position-attached end. PROCEDURE 1.
Lines Length of lines NOTE When using the mouse, you can only move one horizontal line rhythmically at a time. 2. Move the lines in any of the following ways: ● To move a single horizontal line to the next notehead on the staff, press Alt/OptRight Arrow . ● To move a single horizontal line to the previous notehead on the staff, press Alt/OptLeft Arrow . ● To move them to the right according to the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Ctrl/ Cmd-Alt/Opt-Right Arrow .
Lines Length of lines Lengthening/Shortening horizontal lines You can lengthen/shorten horizontal lines rhythmically after they have been input. NOTE These steps only apply to barline-/rhythmic position-attached horizontal lines. You cannot lengthen/shorten notehead-attached horizontal lines, except by lengthening/shortening the notes to which they are attached. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the horizontal lines you want to lengthen/shorten.
Lines Length of lines 2. 3. In the Properties panel, activate the following properties, individually or together, in the Vertical Lines group: ● Top position ● Bottom position Change the values in the value fields. RESULT The vertical length of the selected lines is changed. Increasing the values moves the corresponding end up by staff positions, decreasing the values moves the corresponding end down by staff positions.
Lines Changing the body style of lines Changing the body style of lines You can change the body style of individual lines without changing their caps. PROCEDURE 1. Select the lines whose body style you want to change. NOTE You must select either only horizontal lines or only vertical lines. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Line body style in either the Horizontal Lines or Vertical Lines group. 3. Select the style you want from the menu. RESULT The body style of the selected lines is changed.
Lines Changing the direction of lines Changing the direction of lines You can change the direction of both horizontal and vertical lines, for example, to make a horizontal line with an arrow end cap point to the left, or to make a vertical line with text appear upside-down with its text reading downwards. PROCEDURE 1. Select the lines whose direction you want to change. NOTE You must select either only horizontal lines or only vertical lines. 2.
Lines Adding text to lines EXAMPLE Text on a horizontal line Text on a vertical line AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK ● If you want text on vertical lines to read downwards, you can reverse the lines. ● You can erase the backgrounds of text on lines. RELATED LINKS Line components on page 722 Input methods for lines on page 276 Changing the position of text relative to horizontal lines You can change the position of text relative to horizontal lines, for example, to show text above horizontal lines.
Lines Adding text to lines EXAMPLE Text Above Text Centered Text Below Changing the position of text relative to vertical lines You can change the position of text relative to vertical lines, for example, to show text on the left of vertical lines. By default, text is centered on vertical lines. NOTE Text on lines always appears in the middle of the line. PROCEDURE 1. Select the vertical lines whose text position you want to change. 2.
Rehearsal marks Rehearsal marks are an ordered sequence of letters or numbers, which along with bar numbers, provide a reference point for music that has multiple players, and make the chronological sequence of the music clear. They tell performers where they are in the piece, and allow performers to orient and co-ordinate themselves easily in rehearsals and concerts. Rehearsal marks can also be used to indicate significant changes in the music, and you can freely decide their positions.
Rehearsal marks Positions of rehearsal marks If a rehearsal mark coincides with a tempo change, you should position the tempo text to the right of the rehearsal mark. However, if space is tight, the text can be positioned above or below the rehearsal mark. The position of the rehearsal mark should remain clear, so it should not be moved away from the barline to which it applies, otherwise its position can be misunderstood.
Rehearsal marks Deleting rehearsal marks RESULT A single rehearsal mark is moved to existing barlines to the right/left. Multiple rehearsal marks are moved according to the current rhythmic grid resolution. NOTE Only one rehearsal mark can exist at each rhythmic position. If a rehearsal mark passes over another rehearsal mark as part of its move, the existing rehearsal mark is deleted and replaced by the rehearsal mark being moved.
Rehearsal marks Changing the rehearsal mark sequence type NOTE You can also change the sequence type of rehearsal marks, for example, if you want rehearsal mark C to appear as rehearsal mark 3. Changing the rehearsal mark sequence type Rehearsal marks can be letters, numbers, or bar numbers. You can change the sequence type of individual rehearsal marks, and create secondary rehearsal mark sequences. In Dorico SE, you can use all three available rehearsal mark sequences simultaneously.
Rehearsal marks Adding prefixes/suffixes to rehearsal marks RESULT The text you entered into the value field is added to the selected rehearsal marks as a prefix or a suffix. 738 Dorico SE 3.1.
Markers Markers are labels locked to a particular position in time, most commonly in relation to a video. They typically indicate an important moment that requires musical prominence, and composers often use them to help shape the writing process. Markers on a timecode staff showing custom text and timecodes By default, markers in Dorico SE show the default text “Marker” and also include the timecode of their fixed position in time. In Dorico SE, you can use markers in any project.
Markers Changing the vertical position of markers 5. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT Markers are hidden/shown in the selected layouts. Changing the vertical position of markers You can show markers above the system, below the system, or on a separate single-line staff above a selected bracketed instrument family group, which can make them clearer in the score. When markers are shown on a separate staff, timecodes are also automatically shown below the separate staff.
Markers Editing marker text Changing the vertical position of timecodes on page 745 Editing marker text The default text shown in new markers is “Marker”. You can change the text shown in each marker individually. PROCEDURE 1. Select the markers whose text you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Marker text in the Markers group. 3. Enter the text you want into the value field. 4. Press Return . RESULT The text shown in the selected markers is changed.
Markers Moving markers rhythmically Moving markers rhythmically You can move markers to new rhythmic positions. However, as markers have a fixed position in time, moving markers relative to the notated music automatically changes the tempo on either side of the marker. TIP If you want to move a marker to a new time position, for example, if you want to move it from 25 seconds to 28 seconds, you must change the timecode of the marker. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the marker you want to move.
Markers Defining markers as important RELATED LINKS Find Tempo dialog on page 285 743 Dorico SE 3.1.
Timecodes Timecodes indicate an exact position in time, usually in the context of a video. They allow precise synchronization between multiple elements, such as music and moving images, and can be used as a reference tool. Timecodes are displayed in the format hh:mm:ss:ff, which is two-digit hours, minutes, seconds, and frames.
Timecodes Changing the initial timecode value Markers on page 739 Changing the vertical position of markers on page 740 Changing the vertical position of timecodes on page 745 Changing the initial timecode value You can change the timecode at which each flow in your project starts, for example, if you are using a separate project for the second reel of a film. You can also change the initial timecode in projects without videos. PROCEDURE 1.
Timecodes Changing the timecode frequency ● 5. Below timecode staff If you chose Above or below start of system, choose one of the following options for Timecode position relative to system: ● Above system ● Below system 6. Optional: If you chose Above or below start of system, change the gap between timecodes and the staff by changing the values in the Offset at start of system value fields. 7. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The vertical position of timecodes is changed in the selected layouts.
Timecodes Changing the timecode frequency 6. Click Apply, then Close. RELATED LINKS Hiding/Showing markers on page 739 Hiding/Showing multi-bar rests on page 778 747 Dorico SE 3.1.
Repeat endings For music with repeated passages, repeat endings show which bars are played at the end of each repetition, with different endings each time if required. They are also known as “volta lines”, or as “first and second endings”, but in this documentation, we refer to them as “repeat endings”. Repeat endings comprise two or more segments, where each segment contains a different possible ending.
Repeat endings Lengthening/Shortening segments in repeat endings NOTE You cannot change how playthroughs are divided across repeat ending segments in Dorico SE. RELATED LINKS Repeats in playback on page 418 Lengthening/Shortening segments in repeat endings You can increase/decrease the number of bars included in each segment of repeat endings by lengthening/shortening each segment independently. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the repeat ending you want to lengthen/shorten.
Repeat endings Changing the appearance of individual final repeat ending segments Repeat endings are categorized as system objects in Dorico SE, which you can show above the first bracket of selected instrument families. You can change the instrument families above which system objects appear in each layout independently, for example, if you want repeat endings to appear at multiple vertical positions in each system in the full score only.
Repeat endings Repeat endings in MusicXML files ● Closed RESULT The end of the line of the final segment in the selected repeat endings is changed. Repeat endings in MusicXML files All aspects of repeat endings can be imported from and exported in MusicXML files. However, while MusicXML can represent this, segments in the middle of sets of endings cannot have an open right-hand end in Dorico SE. 751 Dorico SE 3.1.
Repeat markers Repeat markers show that musical material is to be repeated, but unlike repeat endings, repeat markers often involve jumping to different positions and sections in the music instead of moving through the music consecutively. In Dorico SE, repeat markers are divided into the following types: Repeat jumps Specify the position from which players or playback must jump, such as D.C. al Coda. You can qualify the conditions under which repeat jumps are used, such as “second time only”.
Repeat markers Changing the index for repeat markers Changing the index for repeat markers You can change the index of individual repeat markers, for example, if a flow requires two different codas with different symbols so players can tell them apart. By default, all repeat markers of the same type have the same appearance, even when there are multiple repeat markers in the flow. NOTE You cannot change the index of Fine or D.C. repeat markers. PROCEDURE 1.
Repeat markers Positions of repeat markers RESULT The text shown in the selected repeat markers is changed. This replaces the text in the selected repeat markers without removing any symbols. Positions of repeat markers Repeat markers are placed above the staff by default, and at the same positions as other system objects. Coda sections are separated from the preceding music by a gap in the system. You can move repeat markers to different rhythmic positions in Write mode.
Repeat markers Including/Excluding repeats in playback after repeat jumps By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog. You can select other layouts by using the selection options in the action bar, Shift -clicking adjacent layouts, and Ctrl/Cmd -clicking individual layouts. 3. Click Staves and Systems in the page list. 4. In the Repeat Markers section, choose one of the following options for Default placement for repeat jumps and ‘Fine’: 5.
Repeat markers Changing the number of playthroughs at repeat barlines RESULT The number of times the music preceding the selected end repeat barlines is played through is changed. A marker is shown at system object positions that indicates the number of playthroughs set when this is 3 or more.
Bar repeats Bar repeats indicate that the musical material in preceding bars must be repeated exactly, but without notating that material again. Bar repeats can comprise groups of one, two, or four bars. For example, a one-bar repeat indicates that the material in one bar is repeated, meaning every bar in the region repeats the same material. A four-bar repeat indicates that the material in the previous four bars is repeated.
Bar repeats Changing the length of the repeated phrase in bar repeat regions Lengthening/Shortening bar repeat regions on page 759 Hiding/Showing multi-bar rests on page 778 Annotations on page 477 Changing the length of the repeated phrase in bar repeat regions You can change the number of bars that make up the repeated phrase in individual bar repeats after you have input them, for example, if you want the region to repeat the previous two bars rather than the previous four bars.
Bar repeats Lengthening/Shortening bar repeat regions 2. Move the bar repeat region to other bars in any of the following ways: ● Press Alt/Opt-Right Arrow to move it to the right. ● Press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow to move it to the left. ● Click and drag it to the right/left. RESULT The selected bar repeat region is moved to bars to the right/left.
Bar repeats Hiding/Showing bar repeat region highlights shortened, the other bar repeat region is shortened to accommodate this. In some cases, this means the grouping of the other bar repeat region is changed or it is deleted entirely. You can undo this action and restore the previous lengths of all bar repeat regions involved.
Bar repeats Bar repeat counts Changing the start count of bar repeats You can change the number from which individual bar repeats start, for example, if you want to notate the first bar in a repeated phrase at the start of each system but show a continuous count across multiple bar repeats. NOTE ● The start count applies to the first bar in the bar repeat, which is the notated bar.
Bar repeats Bar repeat grouping PROCEDURE 1. Select the one-bar repeats whose count frequency you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Count frequency in the Bar Repeat Regions group. 3. Change the value in the value field. RESULT The count frequency is changed for the selected bar repeat regions.
Bar repeats Bar repeat grouping You can specify the grouping when inputting bar repeats, and you can change the grouping of bar repeats after they have been input. Depending on where the bar repeat region starts and ends relative to the written material, Dorico SE automatically adjusts the displayed symbols to achieve an accurate result.
Rhythm slashes Rhythm slashes are diagonal lines positioned on staves that are used to indicate that performers should play something, but without specifying the exact rhythms and pitches. They are often accompanied by chord symbols to indicate the set of notes the performer should use. There are two different types of rhythm slashes: ● Slashes with stems, which usually indicate the rhythm to be played, but not the pitches. ● Slashes without stems, which do not usually indicate either rhythms or pitches.
Rhythm slashes Slash regions When two different slash regions are adjacent, they alternate highlight colors to ensure the separate regions are always identifiable.
Rhythm slashes Slashes in multiple-voice contexts Slashes in multiple-voice contexts Multiple slash regions and slash voices can exist at the same rhythmic positions. In multiple-voice contexts for slash voices and when slash regions overlap, Dorico SE automatically changes their staff position and offset to accommodate all slashes as legibly as possible.
Rhythm slashes Slashes in multiple-voice contexts Changing the staff position of rhythm slashes You can change the staff position of rhythm slashes in both slash voices and slash regions, for example, to accommodate other notes at the same rhythmic positions better. By default, rhythm slashes are positioned on the middle line of the staff. PROCEDURE 1. 2. 3. Select the rhythm slashes whose staff position you want to change.
Rhythm slashes Splitting slash regions RELATED LINKS Slash regions on page 764 Slash voices on page 890 Hiding/Showing slash region highlights on page 765 Hiding/Showing padding rests before/after slash regions You can hide/show padding rests before/after slash regions that start partway through bars individually, for example, if you have other notes at those positions and the rests would be misleading.
Rhythm slashes Moving slash regions Moving slash regions You can move slash regions to different rhythmic positions after they have been input. Because multiple slash regions can exist at the same rhythmic position, you can also move slash regions so they overlap with other slash regions. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select any part of each slash region you want to move. 2.
Rhythm slashes Hiding/Showing stems in slash regions ● Click and drag the circular handle at the start/end to the right/left. RESULT The selected slash regions are lengthened/shortened according to the current rhythmic grid resolution. If any part of them overlap rhythmic positions with other slash regions, the staff positions of slashes are automatically adjusted to accommodate multiple slash regions at the same positions.
Rhythm slashes Slash region counts Changing the start count of slash regions You can change the number from which individual slash region counts start, for example, if you want to input more precise notation between two slash regions but want the count to appear to continue across the regions. PROCEDURE 1. Select any part of each slash region whose start count you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Count from in the Slash Regions group. 3. Change the value in the value field.
Rhythm slashes Slash region counts ● Parenthesized ● No parentheses ● Don’t show RESULT The appearance of counts on the selected slash regions is changed. Changing the staff-relative placement of slash region counts You can show the counts on individual slash regions either above or below the staff. NOTE Changing the staff-relative placement of slash region counts affects all counts on the region.
Rests Rests are markings with a rhythmic value that indicate no note is played for that duration. Each note duration has an equivalent rest, for example, a quarter note rest is different to a sixteenth note rest. All notes and rests within a bar must add up to the duration of the bar, according to the prevailing time signature. The table shows some examples of notes and the rests with the equivalent rhythmic value.
Rests Implicit vs. explicit rests However, on staves with multiple voices, rests are placed higher on the staff, or above the staff, for up-stem voices and lower on the staff, or below the staff, for down-stem voices. Example rest positions in a multiple-voice context Rests in multiple voices must not overlap. You can consolidate rests so that only one is shown when multiple voices have a rest of the same duration at the same rhythmic position.
Rests Implicit vs. explicit rests Implicit rests in multiple-voice contexts In Dorico SE, implicit rests are shown automatically to fill in rhythmic positions around notes, including when there are multiple voices on the staff. However, in these contexts you might want more control over when and where rests are shown. Usually, rests or notes are shown for whole bars when voices contain at least one note in the bar.
Rests Hiding/Showing rest colors PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the explicit rests you want to turn into implicit rests. 2. Press Backspace or Delete . RESULT The selected explicit rests are now implicit rests. You can check this by showing rest colors. RELATED LINKS Hiding/Showing rest colors on page 776 Deleting rests on page 776 Hiding/Showing rest colors You can hide/show rest colors, which causes implicit rests and explicit rests to appear with different colors.
Rests Hiding/Showing bar rests in empty bars PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the rests you want to delete. TIP You can select rests individually, or make a larger selection that contains the rests you want to delete. 2. Choose Edit > Remove Rests. RESULT All rests in the selection are deleted. This is done by automatically activating Starts voice and Ends voice in the Notes and Rests group of the Properties panel so that no rests are shown in the selected regions.
Rests Multi-bar rests 5. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT All bar rests in empty bars in the selected layouts are shown when the checkbox is activated, and hidden when the checkbox is deactivated. RELATED LINKS Hiding/Showing multi-bar rests on page 778 Multi-bar rests Multi-bar rests group two or more consecutive empty bars together into a single unit, commonly shown with a thick horizontal line positioned on the middle staff line, known as an “H-bar”.
Rests Moving rests vertically 4. 5. In the Bar Rests and Multi-bar rests section, choose one of the following options for Consolidate: ● None ● Multi-bar Rests ● Multi-bar Rests and Bar Repeats Click Apply, then Close. RESULT ● When you choose None, no multi-bar rests are shown in the selected layouts. Each empty bar is shown separately. ● When you choose Multi-bar Rests, any adjacent empty bars are consolidated into multi-bar rests in the selected layouts.
Slurs Slurs are tapered, curved lines that join notes to indicate legato articulation and phrasing. Depending on the context and the instrument to which they apply, slurs can have additional meanings to simply marking phrases. For example, for wind players, a slur indicates that all the notes in the phrase are played in the same breath and without re-tonguing or re-articulating any notes. For string players, a slur indicates that all the notes in the phrase are played legato and under one bow.
Slurs General placement conventions for slurs Examples of the slur direction changing according to the stem direction NOTE In jazz scores, slurs are sometimes treated as an articulation and so positioning all slurs above the staff is preferred. Stem-side slurs between unbeamed notes In Dorico SE, slurs appear between the stems of unbeamed notes when placed on their stem side, and the default setting is for them to attach a short distance from the end of the stem.
Slurs General placement conventions for slurs Changing the position of slurs relative to tie chains You can change the position of individual slurs relative to tie chains, including slurs starting on grace notes, for example, to save vertical space. PROCEDURE 1. Select the slurs whose position relative to tie chains you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate the following properties, individually or together, in the Slurs group: 3. ● Start pos. in tie chain ● End pos.
Slurs Cross-staff and cross-voice slurs Slur position relative to staff lines Slur endpoints must not touch staff lines, and the high point of the arcs of slurs should not stop on staff lines. This is the convention because a slur whose arc peaks on a staff line can create the appearance of a triangular wedge between the staff line and the curve of the slur. If a slur peaks on a staff line, you can adjust its height so that it peaks either above/below the staff.
Slurs Nested slurs You can only move and lengthen/shorten cross-staff slurs to notes on the same staff as the corresponding endpoint. For example, if a cross-staff slur covers a phrase that starts on the bottom staff and ends on the upper staff, you can only shorten the cross-staff slur to the first note on the upper staff, you cannot shorten it to any notes on the bottom staff. The different voices can be on the same staff, or on different staves.
Slurs Nested slurs You can input nested slurs in the same ways as inputting standard slurs. By default, Dorico SE makes automatic adjustments to their positioning to avoid collisions. RELATED LINKS Slur collision avoidance on page 791 Inputting nested slurs during note input You can input nested slurs directly during note input, for example, if you already know how you want to phrase the notes you are currently inputting. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, start note input. 2.
Slurs Moving slurs rhythmically Moving slurs rhythmically You can move slurs to new rhythmic positions after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the slur you want to move. NOTE You can only move one slur rhythmically at a time. 2. Move the slur to other noteheads on the staff in any of the following ways: ● Press Alt/Opt-Right Arrow to move it to the next notehead on the staff. ● Press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow to move it to the previous notehead on the staff.
Slurs Linked slurs RELATED LINKS Moving slurs rhythmically on page 786 Cross-staff and cross-voice slurs on page 783 Linked slurs Slurs of the same duration at the same rhythmic position on multiple staves can be linked together. This happens automatically when you copy and paste slurs or material including slurs between staves, or enter them simultaneously. If slurs are linked, moving one slur in the linked group moves any slurs linked to it in the same way.
Slurs Slur curvature direction Unlinking slurs You can unlink slurs manually that were automatically linked together, for example, if you want to lengthen/shorten them independently of each other. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select a slur from each linked group you no longer want to be linked. 2. Choose Edit > Slurs > Unlink. You can also choose this option from the context menu. RESULT All slurs linked to the selected slurs are unlinked. NOTE You cannot only unlink a single slur from the group.
Slurs Slur styles PROCEDURE 1. Select the slurs whose curvature direction you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Direction in the Slurs group. 3. Choose one of the following options: ● Up ● Down ● Up/Down (mirrored S-shape) ● Down/Up (S-shape) RESULT The curvature direction of the selected slurs is changed. Slur styles There are different styles of slurs available in Dorico SE, which indicate different meanings and have different use cases.
Slurs Slur styles Editorial Slurs appear as solid black lines, but with a smaller vertical line intersecting them exactly halfway along their length, perpendicular to the curve of the slur. Used to show that a slur was added by the editor and was not present in the original source. Changing the style of slurs You can change the style of individual slurs after they have been input. PROCEDURE 1. Select the slurs whose style you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Style in the Slurs group.
Slurs Slur collision avoidance Slur collision avoidance By default, Dorico SE automatically adjusts the shape and position of slurs to avoid collisions with items under their arc. This means that if a notehead under a slur is either higher than the others under a slur curving upwards, or lower than the others under a slur curving downwards, the curvature of the slur is adjusted to avoid the collision and keep the notehead under the slur.
Slurs Slurs in playback notated rhythm. The last four notes are slurred together, so the MIDI length is longer than the notated length in order to create the legato, slurred sound. However, the last note of the slurred group is not longer, as the last note of a slurred phrase is treated like a normal, non-slurred note. A phrase in an instrument staff The same phrase in the piano roll in Play mode RELATED LINKS Played vs.
Staff labels Staff labels are used to identify staves in music containing multiple players, and are positioned to the left of systems, before the initial barline of each system. Staff labels indicate the instrument or instruments currently playing the music on the staff or staves to which they apply. It is usual to show instrument names in full in the staff labels for the first systems in each flow, and abbreviated instrument names in the staff labels of subsequent systems.
Staff labels Instrument names in staff labels NOTE Staff labels do not show all instruments held by players, for example, in the staff label for the first system. You should include a comprehensive instrumentation list that shows any doubling at the front of your score. Dorico SE includes the instrument transposition, or instrument pitch, in staff labels for transposing instruments by default. Transposing instruments are instruments whose sounding pitch is different to the notated pitch.
Staff labels Hiding/Showing staff labels Hiding/Showing staff labels You can show full or abbreviated instrument names in staff labels, or hide all staff labels entirely, in each layout independently. The first system in each flow and all subsequent systems can have different staff label lengths. By default, full staff labels are shown on the first system of each flow and abbreviated staff labels are shown on subsequent systems in full score layouts.
Staff labels Instrument transpositions in staff labels Changing the minimum indent for systems with staff labels You can change the minimum indent for all systems that show staff labels to optimize horizontal space in each layout independently. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts whose minimum indent for systems with staff labels you want to change.
Staff labels Instrument transpositions in staff labels Hiding/Showing instrument transpositions in staff labels You can hide/show instrument transpositions in staff labels in each layout independently. For example, you can hide instrument transpositions in staff labels in full score layouts but show them in part layouts. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to hide/show instrument transpositions in staff labels.
Staff labels Hiding/Showing instrument change labels at the start of flows 5. ● Start ● End Click Apply, then Close. RESULT The position of instrument transpositions relative to instrument names in staff labels is changed in the selected layouts. Hiding/Showing instrument change labels at the start of flows You can hide/show instrument change labels at the start of each flow in each layout independently.
Staff labels Staff labels for percussion kits Percussion kit presentation type Staff label Grid Multiple instrument names: one for each kit instrument, positioned at the staff position of the corresponding instrument. Example Staff labels for grids use a smaller font and a different paragraph style than used for standard instrument staff labels. Single-line instruments Multiple instrument names: one for each kit instrument, positioned beside the corresponding single-line staff.
Staff labels Staff labels on condensed staves Staff labels on condensed staves Staff labels on condensed staves must reflect all the players included on the staff. Dorico SE automatically consolidates similar instrument names in staff labels on condensed staves but always shows all the required player numbers. On condensed staves containing different types of instruments, all required instrument names are shown.
Staves A staff is a line or group of lines on which musical notes are notated to indicate the pitch and rhythm of music. Pitched instruments use the traditional five-line staff and unpitched instruments often use a single-line staff. Notes are positioned on the lines and in the spaces on five-line staves, and can also use ledger lines above/below the staff to represent pitches that cannot fit on the staff.
Staves Extra staves NOTE ● If the size of system object font styles is set to Staff-relative, the staff size of the top staff in each instrument family group affects the size of system objects if they are shown above that bracketed group. Font styles that are set to Absolute are unaffected by staff size. ● System objects are only shown above bracketed groups in your project. If you have no brackets, system objects only appear at the top of systems.
Staves Ossia staves Ossia staves Ossia staves are smaller staves shown above/below the main staff of an instrument. They are used to show alternative phrases that can be played instead of the original phrase, such as suggestions for ornaments, alternative notations from other sources, or an easier version. An ossia staff below the left-hand piano staff shows an easier alternative In Dorico SE, you cannot add ossia staves. However, ossia staves are shown if you import or open a project that contains them.
Staves System dividers Showing system dividers You can change the circumstances in which system dividers are shown, including specifying the minimum number of players required to show them, in each layout independently. For example, if you only want to show system dividers between systems that contain different numbers of staves. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to show system dividers.
Staves System objects System objects System objects are items that apply to all staves in the system and appear in all layouts, but are not necessary to show on every staff in full score layouts. For example, tempo marks and rehearsal marks are important for all players to see in their parts, but would cause an orchestral full score to appear very cluttered if they were shown on every staff.
Staves System indents 4. In the System Objects section, activate the checkboxes for the instrument families above which you want system objects to appear. 5. Optional: Activate Additionally show repeat endings below bottom staff. 6. Click Apply, then Close. RESULT System objects appear above the top staff in each bracketed group you select if a bracketed group for that instrument family is included in the selected layouts.
Staves System indents Changing the first system indent By default in Dorico SE, the first system of each flow is indented in part layouts. You can change the indent for the first system of each in each layout independently. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts whose first system indent you want to change. By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog.
Divisi Divisi is when players split, or “divide”, in order to play multiple lines of music, commonly for a limited passage, before returning to play together, or “tutti”. Divisi passages can be notated with all lines on a single staff or across multiple staves. Divisi is a technique most commonly used in orchestral string writing, as the string section typically contains a large number of players compared to the number of staves.
Tablature Tablature is an alternative notation to the five-line staff, and is used for fretted instruments. On tablature, pitches are indicated by fret numbers positioned on lines, each of which represents a string on the instrument. As tablature is commonly used for guitars, it usually shows six lines.
Tablature Rhythms on tablature Rhythms on tablature When notation staves and tablature are both shown, it is customary only to notate rhythms on the notation staff. However, when only tablature is shown, it is necessary to show rhythms on tablature.
Tablature Changing the allocated string for notes on tablature RESULT ● Notation shows only notation staves and hides tablature. ● Tab shows only tablature with rhythms and hides notation staves. ● Notation and Tab shows notation staves and tablature with rhythms. ● Tab (no rhythms) shows only tablature with no rhythms.
Tablature Showing notes as dead notes ● Deactivating the property resets the selected notes to their default string. EXAMPLE Default string allocation After changing the strings for some notes to reduce the distance between frets RELATED LINKS Inputting notes on tablature on page 179 Showing notes as dead notes You can show individual notes belonging to fretted instruments as dead notes. Dead notes are notated with cross noteheads on notation staves and with an X on tablature. PROCEDURE 1.
Tablature Showing notes as dead notes RELATED LINKS Inputting notes on tablature on page 179 Bracketed noteheads on page 641 813 Dorico SE 3.1.
Stems Stems are vertical lines that extend from noteheads that are a half note or shorter in duration. In combination with notehead design, they allow the duration of each note to be clearly identified. For example, quarter notes (crotchets) and eighth notes (quavers) both have solid black noteheads and stems, but eighth notes also have flags on their stems. 16th notes have two flags, 32nd notes have three flags, and so on.
Stems Stem direction Notes on the middle line are stem up because the fourth note is stem up Notes on the middle line are stem down because the fourth note is stem down By default, notes are first input into an up-stem voice, and Dorico SE treats notes as the only voice on the staff until you input more voices. Single notes in multiple voices When there are multiple voices on a staff and all voices contain notes, the stem direction of notes is determined by the stem direction of their voice.
Stems Stem direction Beam groups in single voices The stem direction within beam groups is determined by the balance of notes within the beam group that are above/below the middle line of the staff. ● If the majority of notes in the beam group are above the middle line, stems in the beam group point downwards. ● If the majority of notes in the beam group are below the middle line, stems in the beam group point upwards.
Stems Stem direction EXAMPLE Stems pointing in the same direction but in different voices Stems in the same direction and in the same voice RELATED LINKS Changing the voice of existing notes on page 320 Changing the default stem direction of voices You can change the default stem direction of voices after they have been input, including slash voices. NOTE This changes the implicit stem direction of the voice, but may not change the stem direction of all notes in single-voice contexts.
Stems Stem length NOTE Alternatively, you can change the stem direction to the opposite direction. However, notes with forced stems do not change automatically if, for example, you later change their pitch. RELATED LINKS Changing the stem direction of notes on page 816 Stem length The length of stems is determined by default in Dorico SE, according to accepted standards for the appearance of stems of notes at different positions on staves. 818 Dorico SE 3.1.
Tempo marks Tempo marks indicate how fast music is played, often with a combination of text instructions and metronome marks. They are also known as “tempo changes”, “tempo indications”, and “tempo markings”. A tempo mark can show text instructions, a metronome mark, or a combination of the two.
Tempo marks Types of tempo marks Positions of tempo marks on page 820 System objects on page 805 Changing the positions of system objects on page 805 Changing the tempo mode on page 417 Types of tempo marks Dorico SE groups tempo marks into different types according to their function and effect on the music. The following tempo changes are available in the Tempo panel in Write mode, but you can also input all types of tempo changes using the tempo popover.
Tempo marks Positions of tempo marks If a repeat mark occurs mid-system and is not treated as a barline, tempo marks are aligned with the repeat mark. When a tempo mark includes both text and a metronome mark, the text appears first, followed by the metronome mark. When horizontal space is tight, the metronome mark can be positioned below the tempo mark text. You can move tempo marks to different rhythmic positions in Write mode. They are automatically positioned to avoid collisions.
Tempo marks Changing tempo text Changing tempo text You can change the text of existing tempo marks individually. PROCEDURE 1. Select the tempo marks whose tempo text you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, enter the tempo text you want into the Text field in the Tempo group. 3. Press Return . RESULT The tempo text for the selected tempo marks is changed. TIP You can also change the tempo text by opening the tempo popover and changing the entry.
Tempo marks Hiding/Showing tempo marks Hiding/Showing tempo marks You can hide/show the different components in individual tempo marks without changing the speed of playback. This affects their appearance in all layouts. PROCEDURE 1. Select the tempo marks you want to hide, or the signposts of tempo marks you want to show. 2.
Tempo marks Tempo mark components Metronome mark shown Shows metronome marks when activated, and no metronome marks when deactivated. Parenthesized Shows metronome marks in parentheses when activated, and without parentheses when deactivated. This also applies to approximate metronome marks. Is approximate Shows metronome marks as approximate when activated, and absolute when deactivated. Approximate appearance Allows you to choose how approximate metronome marks appear, for example, c. or circa.
Tempo marks Metronome marks RESULT The selected tempo marks are changed to include the corresponding components. NOTE If you have activated none of these properties, no tempo mark is shown in the music. Instead, a signpost indicates the position of the tempo mark. Adding poco a poco text to gradual tempo changes You can add poco a poco text immediately after individual gradual tempo changes. NOTE You can also enter poco a poco directly into the tempo popover.
Tempo marks Metronome marks The beat unit used in metronome marks commonly relates to the meter, for example, the metronome mark beat unit is often a quarter note in 4/4 but a dotted quarter note in 6/8. In Dorico SE, metronome marks can appear as an individual value or as a range. Depending on the type and appearance of metronome marks, the bpm value can indicate a fixed tempo or an approximate tempo.
Tempo marks Metronome marks PROCEDURE 1. Select the absolute tempo marks whose metronome mark values you want to show as a range. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Tempo range (bpm) in the Tempo group. 3. Change the value in the value field. RESULT The tempo range, expressed as beats per minute, is changed for the selected tempo marks. By default, metronome mark ranges use a dash separator.
Tempo marks Gradual tempo changes Gradual tempo changes Gradual tempo changes indicate a change in tempo over a defined period of time, such as rallentando, which indicates slowing down, and accelerando, which indicates speeding up. Rallentando with dashed line Gradual tempo changes are considered a type of tempo mark in Dorico SE, meaning you can input them in the same ways as for tempo marks.
Tempo marks Gradual tempo changes Changing the style of gradual tempo changes You can change the style of individual gradual tempo changes. Gradual tempo changes can appear as text only with no continuation line, text with a continuation line, or with the word spread across their duration. PROCEDURE 1. Select the gradual tempo changes whose style you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Gradual style in the Tempo group. 3. Select one of the following options from the menu: ● rit.
Tempo marks Tempo equations ● Dotted ● Dashed RESULT The line style of the selected gradual tempo changes is changed. Tempo equations Tempo equations indicate a change in the beat unit on which metronome marks are based. They are often used to maintain a consistent pulse across multiple different meters.
Ties A tie is a curved line that joins two notes of the same pitch. When notes are longer than the maximum duration of a bar in the prevailing time signature, they automatically appear in Dorico SE as tie chains, that is, a sequence of adjacent notes joined with ties. Each sequence of ties, whether they join two notes or ten notes together, represents a single note with the duration of all the tied notes combined.
Ties General placement conventions for ties whereas accents appear at the start. You can change the positions of articulations relative to individual tie chains.
Ties Ties vs. slurs To avoid this, Dorico SE changes the vertical position of ties slightly, and makes small changes to the curvature of ties. These changes are small, but the placement of ties is subtly different depending on the position of notes relative to staff lines. A tie outside noteheads When transposed one note down, the tie appears with a steeper curve to avoid reaching its apex on the staff line.
Ties Non-standard ties Slurs indicate articulation, such as bowing or breathing, and normally group notes of different pitches together. Slurs can join two noteheads together with any number of pitches in between. They often indicate the shaping of phrases. Slurs can also be used in conjunction with articulation. Unlike ties, articulation within slurs can affect the sound throughout the phrase.
Ties Non-standard ties The start of a tie chain before a system break The end of the same tie chain, with a cautionary accidental in parentheses Ties across time signature changes Ties are automatically positioned between notes that span a time signature change. If ties crossing a time signature change are joining notes in the middle of a staff, the top or bottom of time signature changes are partially obscured by the ties.
Ties Non-standard ties Inputting ties between non-adjacent notes You can manually input ties between notes of the same pitch that are not rhythmically adjacent. You can also input ties between notes of the same pitch in different voices and different staves. For example, you might have input a melody across multiple voices in order to accommodate passing notes, but want to tie two notes together even though they are in different voices.
Ties Deleting ties Deleting ties You can delete ties without deleting the notes to which they are attached. NOTE Deleting ties from tie chains removes all ties in the tie chain. If you want to remove single ties from longer tie chains, you can split the tie chain. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the tie chains from which you want to delete all ties. 2. Press U . RESULT All ties in the selected tie chains are deleted. Notes previously in the tie chain remain at their rhythmic positions.
Ties Tie styles Tie styles There are different styles of ties available in Dorico SE, which you can use to indicate different meanings. Solid This is the default style for ties. Ties appear as tapered solid lines: thinner at the ends and thicker in the middle. Dashed Ties appear as tapered dashed lines. Can be used to denote optional or suggested ties, for example, in vocal music where some verses have more syllables than others and therefore require more notes. Dotted Ties appear as dotted lines.
Ties Tie curvature direction NOTE You can only select whole tie chains, and any changes to tie chains only affect the first tie in the chain. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Style in the Ties group. 3. Select one of the following options from the menu: ● Solid ● Dashed ● Dotted ● Half-dashed start ● Half-dashed end ● Editorial RESULT The style of the selected ties is changed.
Ties Tie curvature direction ● If the stem directions differ, the tie curves upwards by default. Tied chords in single-voice contexts If a tie joins two chords, the direction of the ties is determined by the number of tied notes in the chords. ● For an even number, the ties are equally split between curving towards the notehead end and curving towards the stem end. ● For an uneven number, the majority of ties curve towards the notehead end.
Time signatures Time signatures indicate the meter of music, and apply to all bars from where they first appear until a subsequent change of time signature. Meter describes the rhythmic pulse of music, and its division into beats and bars. A time signature is made up of two parts: numerator on top, and denominator underneath. These are the same mathematical terms as are used for fractions due to their similar arrangement. 1 Numerator Specifies the number of beats in each bar for the time signature.
Time signatures General conventions for time signatures A 5/8 time signature input before an existing 4/4 time signature without Insert mode activated, leaving only three eighth note beats in the second 5/8 bar.
Time signatures Types of time signatures Types of time signatures There are different types of time signatures, which can indicate various and complex meters. NOTE Dorico SE uses the definitions for meters commonly used in American English. These definitions, such as which meters are considered simple and compound, might be different in other languages. Simple In simple time signatures, each beat is divided by two into equal groups of notes.
Time signatures Types of time signatures NOTE You must manually input the appropriate time signatures where you want them, as unlike alternating time signatures, there is no fixed pattern for them. Any time signatures you input that are specified in the interchangeable time signature are hidden automatically. They can have different separator styles in Dorico SE, which you can change for individual time signatures.
Time signatures Pick-up bars Pick-up bars Pick-up bars allow you to include music before the first full bar. They are also known as “upbeats” or an “anacrusis”. Often, pick-up bars only comprise a few beats whose main purpose is to lead in to the start of the piece. Pick-up bar of a single quarter note beat at the start of Chopin's Mazurka Op. 30 No. 2 Pieces that start with a pick-up bar have time signatures that are positioned at the start of the system as normal.
Time signatures Large time signatures When the property is deactivated, Dorico SE uses internal heuristics to define them as either pickup bars or normal irregular bars automatically. EXAMPLE Irregular bar defined as pick-up into common time Irregular bar defined as normal irregular bar, not a pick-up Large time signatures Large time signatures are scaled-up time signatures that appear much larger than normal relative to the staff size.
Time signatures Large time signatures Time signatures shown at system object positions Similar to showing large time signatures once per bracketed group, you can also show time signatures only at system object positions and above the staff. Therefore, its positions in each system are controlled by the same options that control the positions of other system objects, such as rehearsal marks and tempo marks.
Time signatures Time signature styles Showing large time signatures above the staff at system object positions means they do not occupy any rhythmic or horizontal space, whereas the other options do cause time signatures to occupy horizontal space. RELATED LINKS Large time signatures on page 846 Positions of time signatures on page 851 Hiding bar numbers at time signatures shown at system object positions on page 506 Time signature styles Dorico SE allows you to show time signatures in a variety of styles.
Time signatures Time signature styles PROCEDURE 1. Select the time signatures whose numerator style you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Numerator style in the Time Signatures group. 3. Choose one of the following options: ● Number ● Beat group RESULT The numerator style of the selected time signatures is changed.
Time signatures Time signature styles RESULT The open meter style of the selected time signatures is changed. Changing the separator style of interchangeable time signatures You can change the separator shown in interchangeable time signatures individually. PROCEDURE 1. Select the interchangeable time signatures whose separator you want to change. NOTE In the Properties panel, Separator in the Time Signatures group is automatically activated for interchangeable time signatures. 2.
Time signatures Positions of time signatures Positions of time signatures Standard time signatures are positioned on staves with the middle staff line, or only staff line for single-line staves, passing through their center. Large time signatures can be positioned in the middle or at the top of bracket groups, or above staves at system object positions. You can move time signatures to different rhythmic positions in Write mode.
Time signatures Hiding/Showing time signatures Hiding/Showing time signatures You can hide/show time signatures without deleting them from your project. This hides/shows them in all layouts, not just the one currently open in the music area. PROCEDURE 1. Select the time signatures you want to hide, or the signposts of time signatures you want to show. 2. In the Properties panel, activate/deactivate Hide time signature in the Time Signatures group.
Time signatures Changing the design of time signatures RELATED LINKS Types of time signatures on page 843 Changing the design of time signatures You can change the design of time signatures in each layout independently, including changing the font style used for them, for example, if you want to use a plain font for time signatures in full score layouts but the standard time signature font in part layouts. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2.
Tremolos Tremolos are thick, slanted lines that cross individual stems or are positioned between multiple stems. They are used to indicate that notes are repeated, either individually or in sequences of multiple notes. Using tremolo strokes instead of notating each notehead can save horizontal space and make fast passages easier to read. The number of tremolo strokes indicates both how many times notes are repeated and how fast they are.
Tremolos Tremolos in tie chains Unmeasured tremolos There is no link between the number of strokes and rhythm. Instead, unmeasured tremolos are played as fast as possible, whatever the tempo. Unmeasured tremolos often use three or more tremolo strokes, and can also be accompanied by a “trem.” text indication.
Tremolos Deleting tremolos The buttons with the number of tremolo strokes corresponding to your selection are highlighted in the Tremolos section of the Repeat Structures panel. NOTE Select single-note tremolos and multi-note tremolos separately. 2. Click the button with the number of tremolo strokes you want in the Tremolos section of the Repeat Structures panel.
Tremolos Rhythmic positions of notes with tremolos EXAMPLE Notes with single-note tremolos and multi-note tremolo Notes with multi-note tremolo deleted but single-note tremolos remain Notes with both multi-note tremolo and single-note tremolos deleted Rhythmic positions of notes with tremolos You can move notes with single-note tremolos and multi-note tremolos to new rhythmic positions in the same ways as normal notes.
Tuplets Tuplets indicate where a beat is divided into a different number of subdivisions than is usually expected according to the current meter. They can be used to fit more notes or fewer notes in a beat than usually exist in a beat, according to the usual pattern of subdivision.
Tuplets Nested tuplets A tuplet clearly showing the three quarter notes included in the triplet. With an extended tuplet bracket, the duration of the triplet is now unclear. Nested tuplets Nested tuplets are tuplets within larger tuplets that are often used to create complex rhythms. In Dorico SE, there is no limit to the number of levels you can have in nested tuplets.
Tuplets Turning existing notes into tuplets If multiples of the inner tuplet do not fit exactly inside the outer tuplet, the inner tuplet stops automatically at the end of the last tuplet that fits in the outer tuplet. After that, the outer tuplet continues until you stop it manually. NOTE You can also input nested triplets by clicking Tuplets in the Notes toolbox when the caret is within an existing tuplet. However, you can only input one nested triplet at a time this way.
Tuplets Allowing/Disallowing tuplets to span barlines When Insert mode is activated, all notes in the tuplets are retained and any subsequent existing notes are pushed to later rhythmic positions to accommodate the extra rhythmic durations required. When Insert mode is deactivated, the earliest selected tuplets expand and overwrite subsequent notes and tuplets.
Tuplets Moving tuplets rhythmically Moving tuplets rhythmically You can move tuplets to different rhythmic positions after they have been input, including independently of tuplet brackets and tuplet numbers/ratios. Moving notes beyond the boundaries of a tuplet turns them back into normal notes. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the tuplets you want to move. NOTE You must also select their tuplet numbers/ratios, brackets, or tuplet signposts in the selection if you want the notes to remain tuplets.
Tuplets Deleting tuplets Deleting tuplets You can delete tuplets, including all the tuplet notes, but you can also delete tuplet brackets and numbers/ratios without deleting the corresponding notes. PROCEDURE 1. In Write mode, select the tuplets you want to delete. TIP To delete an entire tuplet and all the notes within it, select all the noteheads and the corresponding tuplet bracket or tuplet number/ratio. 2. Press Backspace or Delete . RESULT The selected tuplets are deleted.
Tuplets Tuplet brackets Tuplet brackets Tuplet brackets show the duration of tuplets that are not joined by beams, such as triplet quarter notes, by showing the notes within the tuplet under a bracket. Tuplet bracket with tuplet number shown NOTE You can use properties in the Tuplets group of the Properties panel to edit individual tuplet brackets; however, the Tuplets group is only shown if you select tuplet numbers/ratios or brackets.
Tuplets Tuplet brackets Changing the staff-relative placement of tuplet brackets You can show individual tuplet brackets and tuplet numbers/ratios above or below the staff or between staves. PROCEDURE 1. Select the tuplet brackets and tuplet numbers/ratios whose staff-relative placement you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Placement in the Tuplets group. 3.
Tuplets Tuplet numbers/ratios RESULT The end position for the selected tuplet brackets is changed. Deactivating the property returns the selected tuplets to your default settings. Forcing tuplet brackets to be horizontal You can change the angle of individual tuplet brackets so that they appear horizontal. PROCEDURE 1. Select the tuplet brackets whose angle you want to change. 2. In the Properties panel, activate Force horizontal in the Tuplets group.
Tuplets Tuplet numbers/ratios ● Number ● Ratio ● Ratio+note RESULT The tuplet number/ratio shown for the selected tuplets is changed. If you selected None, the tuplet numbers/ratios for the selected tuplets are hidden. Signposts are shown at the position of each hidden tuplet, that is, tuplets with no numbers/ratios or brackets shown. Deactivating Number returns the selected tuplets to the default setting.
Unpitched percussion The term “unpitched percussion” covers all percussion instruments that are not tuned to specific pitches. This includes instruments such as bass drum, guiro, maracas, cymbals, and shakers. Dorico SE provides comprehensive support for unpitched percussion notation, with flexible options for combining music for multiple instruments into percussion kits that can then be displayed differently in different layouts.
Unpitched percussion Percussion kits and drum sets Percussion kits and drum sets A percussion kit is a collection of unpitched percussion instruments that are played by a single player. Drum sets are a particular type of percussion kit that are often used in pop and rock music. NOTE In this documentation, we use “percussion kit” to refer to both percussion kits and drum sets. In Dorico SE, you can present percussion kits in different ways, including as a five-line staff and as a grid.
Unpitched percussion Changing the playing techniques of notes on percussion kit staves RESULT The kit is exported and saved as a library file. TIP You can later import the library file into other projects to reuse the percussion kit. Importing percussion kits You can import library files containing percussion kits, which allows you to use kits again without having to create them from scratch. PREREQUISITE You have added a new solo player in the Players panel in Setup mode. PROCEDURE 1.
Unpitched percussion Moving notes to different instruments in percussion kits NOTE The current playing technique is shown above the rhythmic grid if you select a single note. It is not shown if you select multiple notes. 2. Cycle through the available playing techniques for the selected instruments in any of the following ways: ● Press Shift-Alt/Opt-Up Arrow to cycle upwards. ● Press Shift-Alt/Opt-Down Arrow to cycle downwards. RESULT The playing techniques of the selected notes are changed.
Unpitched percussion Notations on notes in percussion kits Notations on notes in percussion kits You can add notations to notes and use different rhythms in percussion kits in the same ways as for normal notes; however, they can behave differently. Articulations You can add articulations to percussion instruments in all kit presentation types in the same ways as for other instruments.
Unpitched percussion Percussion kit presentation types ● Single-line instruments presentation type: Input lyrics directly into instruments in which you want to show stickings.
Unpitched percussion Percussion kit presentation types 5-line staff presentation Grid Kit instruments are shown on a grid, with each instrument on its own line. You can customize the size of the gaps between each line. Staff labels are shown for each instrument in a smaller font than normal staff labels. The numbers down the right-hand side of the editing area in the Edit Percussion Kit dialog correspond to the number of staff spaces between each instrument line.
Unpitched percussion Playing techniques for unpitched percussion instruments a grid in the percussion part layout, and have two percussion kits with different presentation types in the same full score layout. PROCEDURE 1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-L to open Layout Options. 2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts in which you want to change the percussion kit presentation type. By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog.
Unpitched percussion Playing techniques for unpitched percussion instruments Percussion Instrument Playing Techniques dialog The Percussion Instrument Playing Techniques dialog allows you to edit the set of playing technique-specific noteheads defined for each percussion instrument.
Unpitched percussion Playing techniques for unpitched percussion instruments EXAMPLE Three different snare drum playing technique-specific noteheads followed by two clash cymbal playing technique-specific noteheads All of these settings are saved in the percussion instrument within your project, and you can export them from one project and import them into others. NOTE Overrides for articulations and tremolos are not currently reflected in playback, but this is planned for future versions.
Unpitched percussion Playing techniques for unpitched percussion instruments 1 Instrument name Displays the name of the percussion instrument whose noteheads are listed in the dialog. 2 Playing techniques table Contains the noteheads for the selected percussion instrument, arranged into the following columns: ● Playing Technique: Displays the playing technique associated with the notehead in the corresponding row of the table.
Unpitched percussion Percussion legends RESULT A new playing technique-specific notehead is added to the selected unpitched percussion instrument.
Unpitched percussion Percussion legends TIP You can hide/show percussion legend signposts by choosing View > Signposts > Percussion Legends. Percussion legend signposts are shown when a tick is shown beside Percussion Legends in the menu, and hidden when no tick is shown. RELATED LINKS Staff labels for percussion kits on page 798 Adding percussion legends to five-line staff kit presentations You can add percussion legends at specific rhythmic positions to indicate the instruments in the kit.
Unpitched percussion Percussion legends ● To move the whole range to the left, press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow . ● To lengthen the range, press Shift-Alt/Opt-Right Arrow . ● To shorten the range, press Shift-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow . NOTE Key commands lengthen/shorten items by moving their end only. ● Click and drag the circular handle at the start/end to the right/left.
Unpitched percussion Voices in percussion kits Voices in percussion kits Dorico SE automatically combines music into a smaller number of voices when multiple percussion instruments are presented in a five-line staff or as a grid, even if they contain different rhythms. By default, music is combined into one up-stem voice and one down-stem voice. You can override this option for individual percussion kits, and for individual notes in percussion kits.
Unpitched percussion Unpitched percussion in Play mode Specifying the stem direction/voice of instruments in percussion kits You can specify the stem direction for each instrument in individual percussion kits. You can also set which voice they are in, allowing you to control which instruments share voices in percussion kits. PROCEDURE 1. In the Players panel in Setup mode, expand the card of the player holding the kit whose instrument stem directions and voices you want to specify. 2.
Unpitched percussion Unpitched percussion in Play mode RELATED LINKS Percussion maps on page 450 Drum editor on page 375 Inputting notes in the event display on page 376 Moving notes in the event display on page 377 Unpitched percussion imported from MIDI files When importing MIDI files, Dorico SE optionally interprets music for tracks set to use channel 10 as drum sets if Interpret channel 10 as General MIDI percussion is activated in the MIDI Import Options dialog.
Unpitched percussion Universal Indian Drum Notation Universal Indian Drum Notation Dorico SE supports the Universal Indian Drum Notation system developed by Keda Music Ltd. Universal Indian Drum Notation has been designed primarily for tabla, but can also be applied to other Indian drums with two heads, such as nagara, dhol, dholak, mridangam, and pakhawaj. An Indian drum clef is automatically added to the staff when you add tabla instruments to players.
Voices For many instruments, such as flute or trombone, each staff usually contains a single musical line in a single voice that is read from left to right along the staff. When multiple, independent lines must be shown in a single staff, each line can be a separate voice. The most common use for showing multiple voices in a single staff is in vocal music, when the soprano and alto lines share a single staff and the tenor and bass lines share another staff.
Voices Hiding/Showing voice colors Dorico SE positions notes by default with the noteheads partially overlapping, in order to minimize the horizontal space they occupy and to maintain the clarity of the rhythm. The order and position of notes in different voices is also automatically adjusted so that each rhythmic position uses as little horizontal space as possible, while remaining clear and legible.
Voices Unused voices EXAMPLE Voice colors shown AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK If showing voice colors reveals some notes are not in the voice you want, you can change their voice. RELATED LINKS Changing the voice of existing notes on page 320 Swapping the contents of voices on page 321 Stem direction on page 814 Annotations on page 477 Status bar on page 48 Unused voices An unused voice is one that contains no notes anywhere in the project.
Voices Notes crossed to staves with existing notes in other voices RESULT The voice order of the selected notes is changed. NOTE If you swap the contents of these notes again, their positions might not appear as expected as this does not revert their voice order. EXAMPLE Interlocking notes in opposing voices positioned notehead to notehead. Interlocking notes in opposing voices positioned stem to stem.
Voices Slash voices Two piano staves, each with notes in a single upstem voice. When the notes in the upper staff are crossed to the lower staff, the stem direction of the notes already in the lower staff changes so they point upwards. You can change the stem direction of the notes originally in the lower staff in any of the following ways: ● Select the notes originally in the lower staff and change their voice to another voice, such as a down-stem voice.
Voices Slash voices Changing the voice of existing notes on page 320 Changing the staff position of rhythm slashes on page 767 Changing the slash voice type You can change the voice type of slash voices, for example, if you want to change a slash voice from having stems to being stemless. You can also change the type to normal notes, which restores the original pitches you input, and change normal notes to rhythm slashes. NOTE This affects all notes in the same voice.
Voices Slash voices 4. ● Slashes with stems ● Slashes without stems Optional: Repeat step 3 as many times as required for the number of slash voices you want to add. RESULT The slash voices are added to the kit. They are positioned on the middle line of the staff by default. In note input, you can move the caret to slash voices just like moving it to other instruments in the kit, and input notes into slash voices just like inputting notes in percussion kit instruments.
Glossary A action The mechanism inside pianos that allows the hammers to strike the strings with different forces, depending on the strength with which the player depresses the corresponding key. It allows pianos to use a greater dynamic range, hence their full name “pianoforte”. anacrusis See pick-up bar. articulation (1) In music notation, symbols that indicate how a note should be played, typically affecting their onset (attack), release, or duration.
Glossary chord Two or more notes of the same duration that start at the same rhythmic position and share a stem. chord input A variation of note input where notes are stacked on top of each other to create chords rather than being input after the previous note in sequence. Notes are input at the caret position, which does not advance automatically. See also caret, note input.
Glossary drum set A particular type of percussion kit that is often used in pop and rock music. Drum sets often use a different arrangement of voices than percussion kits. In this documentation, references to “percussion kits” also apply to drum sets, as drum sets are a type of percussion kit. E EDO An abbreviation for Equal Division of the Octave, it is a unit used to describe how an octave can be divided into equal parts, often for the purpose of defining a microtonal scale or tonality system.
Glossary contain the same players as other flows in the project or separate players just for that flow. See also player. formatting The act of determining the number of bars in a system, the number of systems on a page, and the distances between staves and systems. fps A unit of measurement, short for “frames per second”, that refers to the number of video frames occurring each second. fragment Part of a notation item.
Glossary half-bar The rhythmic position that divides bars into two equal sections when the prevailing time signatures can be divided into four equal beats. In Dorico SE, specific beam grouping and note grouping settings apply to bars with a half-bar. Time signatures that have a half-bar include 4/4 and 12/8. handle A selectable item that marks the ends of lines, the corners of frames, and other moveable positions, such as pedal line retakes and slur control points.
Glossary J justification The alignment of musical content to the edges of the frame, both horizontally and vertically. See also frame, horizontal justification, vertical justification. K key command A set of keys that perform a defined task when pressed together. Also known as a “keyboard shortcut”. L layout A page-based presentation of the music for one or more players in one or more flows, for example, a full score that contains all players or an instrumental part that contains only a single player.
Glossary rising/falling: when rising, melodic minor scales have sharpened sixth and seventh degrees, but when falling, the sixth and seventh degrees are both natural. See also minor key. modes Selectable workspaces in the project window that represent different phases in the workflow of preparing a score. multi-bar rest A consolidation of multiple adjacent empty bars into a smaller unit, typically shown as a single bar with the total number of bars' rest written above the staff.
Glossary panel Wide palettes of tools on the left, right, and bottom edges of the program window that are available in all modes, but their content varies in each mode. part The music belonging to the instruments played by one or more players, shown on its own rather than in a full score. Performers who do not need to see the music belonging to the whole ensemble play from parts so they only have to read the music they play themselves. See also full score.
Glossary polymeter Music containing multiple simultaneous meters, for example, one instrument in the ensemble plays in 6/8 and another plays in 7/4. popover A temporary value field that is evoked using a key command and allows you to input items using text entries. You can open popovers in Write mode during note input or when items are selected in the music area. There are dedicated popovers for different types of items.
Glossary S score See full score, part, project. section player Multiple musicians who all play the same instrument and read from the same part layout, for example, Violin I. Section players may not play multiple different instruments, but can divide. See also player. segment Part of a notation item that functions autonomously in Engrave mode.
Glossary SVG SVG stands for Scalable Vector Graphics, which is an XML-based way of displaying and modifying graphics. Due to the way it is coded, it allows you to modify graphics very flexibly compared to other formats. system break The forced termination of a system of music at a particular rhythmic position, typically at a barline. Indicated in Dorico SE with signposts. system formatting The distribution of bars into systems and systems into frames.
Glossary V value line A visual representation of value over time in tracks or lanes in Play mode. Fully horizontal value lines indicate a constant value, while angled value lines indicate a smooth change in value within a given duration, usually between two points. See also constant point, linear point. vertical justification The spreading out of staves and systems across the full height of frames with as even a distribution of space as possible.
Index A activating 162 caret 162 chord input 149, 185 dotted notes 149 force duration 149 grace note input 149 independent voice playback 414 Insert mode 149, 175 lock to duration 149 mouse input 149, 167 note input 162, 164 rest input 149 scissors 149 tuplet input 149 adagio. See tempo marks add intervals popover 190 adding notes 189 transposing notes 193 added notes chord symbols 237 adding.
Index arpeggio signs (continued) muting in playback 417 panel 258 playback 671 popover 253, 257 position 669–671 spacing 670 swash 667 types 253, 668 voices 257, 258 arrangements accidentals in key signatures 608 flows 128 movements 128 arranger 98, 357 arranging 317, 318 changing instruments 113 condensing. See condensing copying 318, 319 filters 308 pasting 319 reducing 351.
Index artificial harmonics (continued) showing 647 styles 649, 652 assigning expression maps to endpoints 439 flows to layouts 102, 132 instruments to endpoints 438 key commands 62 MIDI commands 63 percussion maps to endpoints 439 players to flows 102, 129 players to layouts 102, 132 voices to endpoints 438 atonal key signatures 609 attachment lines 36 caesuras 251 dynamics 573 playing techniques 715 text 355 attachment points lines 277, 279, 720, 723 attack articulations 486 dynamics 559 playback 440 audi
Index bar repeats (continued) dynamics 758 filter 308 font style 760 frame breaks 346 frequency 761 grouping 762, 763 handles 759 hiding counts 762 highlights 757, 760 inputting 289, 290, 298 length 759 moving 758 multi-bar rests 778 panel 290 parentheses 762 phrase length 310, 758 playback 310, 758 popover 289 regions 757 symbols 762 system breaks 347 types 289 viewing options 760 bar rests 777 counts 778 hiding 777 inputting 182, 224 moving 779 multi-bar rests 778 showing 777 barline joins 498, 529 barli
Index beaming 511, 513, 523 centered beams 516, 517 corners 521 cross-staff 518, 520 direction 514, 516 fanned 523 grace notes 600 grouping 511, 513, 525. See also beat groups half-bar 525 handles 516 inverting 514 large pitch ranges 600 meter 525 multiple staves 520 notes 513 optical cross-staff spacing 519 partial 514 primary beams 521 resetting 513, 515, 517 secondary beams 521, 522 slants 515, 516, 600 spacing 519 splitting 512 staff-relative placement 514 stem direction 514, 520 stemlets.
Index breath marks (continued) inputting 247, 249, 250 moving 606 multiple at same position 605 placement 605 position 605 types 310, 604 breves.
Index chord symbols (continued) staves 239, 535 suspensions 237 track. See chords track transposing 133, 194, 534 transposing instruments 133, 539, 540 types 235, 533 viewing options 538 chords accidentals 482 arpeggio signs 670 auditioning 309 bracketed noteheads 641, 642, 644 caret 30, 159, 163, 185 collision avoidance 482 dense 482 fingerings 586 inputting 30, 149, 174, 185 register selection 166 rolled. See arpeggio signs stacking accidentals 482 stem directions 815 ties 840 track.
Index comments (continued) dialog 324 exporting 324, 328, 466, 477 hiding 328 initials 322, 327 instruments 324 list 324 panel 324 printing 463, 477 replying 326 showing 328 common practice accidental duration rule 485 common time 608, 843 components articulations 487 chord diagrams 542 chord symbols 235, 533 lines 722 tempo marks 823 composer 98 default master pages 596 text tokens 356 compound time signatures 843 inputting 211 compressed MusicXML 75 con sordino.
Index count-in duration 196 metronome click 196 counterpoint 182 bar rests 182 voices 171, 886 counts bar numbers 509, 845 bar repeats 760–762 frames 744 lyrics 623 multi-bar rests 778 page numbers 359 pick-up bars 845 placement 772 repeat endings 748 repeat sections 509 rhythm slashes 770, 771 staff-relative placement 772 timecodes 744 courtesy accidentals. See cautionary accidentals creating. See inputting crescendo.
Index date and time (continued) printing 463 tokens 359 deactivating caret 162 chord input 185 Insert mode 175 mouse input 167 mute states 416 muted tracks 422 note input 164 solo states 416 soloed tracks 422 dead notes 812 hiding 812 playback 812 showing 812 decimal places metronome marks 221, 222, 826 decorations. See ornaments decrescendo.
Index design (continued) lines 720, 730 noteheads 633, 636, 637 slurs 789, 790 time signatures 853 designation strings. See string indicators destination exporting files 467 instruments 558 notes 586 devices audio 58 diagonal accidental stacking 482 diagrams chords. See chord diagrams harp pedaling 691, 692 diamond noteheads 634, 635 accidentals 649 harmonics 649, 651, 652 showing 637 dimensions page size 474 paper size 474 diminished. See augmented diminuendo.
Index display options (continued) time 40, 425 transport 40 distance bar numbers 505 braces 530 brackets 530, 531 noteheads 519 stems 519 system indents 807 distribution bars per system 345 staves per frame 335 systems per frame 345 dives 681 dividers. See system dividers divisi 351, 808 condensing. See condensing hiding empty staves 336 hiding staff labels 795 playback 414, 438 staff labels 795 staff spacing 335 staves 336 doits.
Index dynamics (continued) spacing 572 staff-relative placement 311 sustaining instruments 573 text 569 types 230, 559 ungrouping 575 unlinking 310, 577 velocity 391, 393.
Index ensembles (continued) divisi 808 groups 125, 127 staff grouping 67, 529 templates 66 envelopes dynamics 384, 389 equal division of the octave 615 equalization 423 equations tempo marks 219, 830 erased backgrounds bar numbers 501 staff lines 581 string indicators 591 espressivo. See dynamics event display 373 automation lanes. See automation lanes chords track 406 dynamics lanes.
Index extra staves (continued) ossia staves.
Index first pages formatting 338 master pages 338 page numbers 689 first steps starting new projects 66 first systems indents 807 fit to paper 475 five-line staff 801 noteheads 877, 879 percussion kits 873, 874 percussion legends 880 fixed tempo mode 417 fixing bars per system 345 note durations 169, 183 systems per page 345 flags 315 notes 814 stems 814 flared hairpins 570 flat slurs 790 flats. See accidentals flipping 311, 788 flips.
Index flows (continued) navigation 313 numbers 358 page numbers 340, 358, 359 panel 97 playback 438 players 102, 129 removing from layouts 132 removing players 129 selecting 304 showing 132 splitting 321 staff labels 795 staff size 343 systems 342 tacets 348, 349 timecodes 97 titles 140, 141, 340 tokens 357, 358 trimming 224, 492 videos 97, 141, 143, 144 voices 438 Flows panel 90, 97 hiding 97 showing 97 folders backups 88, 89 export path 467 follow tempo mode 417 font styles bar repeats 760, 762 glyphs 35
Index gaps (continued) systems 752 tacets 350 General MIDI 77 generated trills 665 ghost notes 641, 642 guitar. See dead notes. See also bracketed noteheads gli altri. See divisi glissando lines 673, 720 changing 310 deleting 317 direction 639 filter 308 formatting 674 guitar bends.
Index grace notes (continued) transposing 194 trills 665 types 600 voices 598 gradual dynamics 559, 568 alignment 562 appearance 569 barlines 562, 563 centered text 571 continuation lines 569 end position 562, 572 flared hairpins 570 handles 568 inputting 230, 232, 234 length 568 messa di voce 569 moving 572 niente.
Index harp pedaling (continued) note names 692 notes out of range 640 partial. See partial harp pedaling playback 691 popover 266 showing 693 signposts 691, 693 headers chords track 406 flows 330 instrument tracks 382 heavy swing.
Index highlights (continued) printing 477 slash regions 764, 765 tempo changes 401, 403 tracks 373, 384, 394, 401 hold lines 677, 679 holds. See pauses. See also guitar bends Holds and Pauses panel 250 Hollywood-style trills 663 intervals 664 position 664 showing 663 hooks pedal lines 699, 704, 705 playing techniques 714, 716 tuplets 864 horizontal alignment ornaments 655 staves 342 systems 342 horizontal lines. See lines.
Index I input pitch changing 166 inputting 156 accidentals 180, 480 additional repeat endings 291, 293 altered bass note chord symbols 241 arpeggio signs 252, 253, 257 articulations 201, 202 automation 396 bar number changes 507 bar repeats 289, 290, 298 bar rests 182, 224 barlines 223–225, 228, 229 bars 223–227 beats 224, 225, 227 bracketed noteheads 642 breath marks 247, 249, 250 caesuras 247, 249, 250 caret 159, 162 centered beams 517 chord diagram shapes 545 chord symbols 235, 239, 242 chords 149, 185
Index inputting (continued) notes in percussion kits 176, 177 octave lines 242–244, 246 ornaments 252, 255, 256 pauses 247, 249, 250 pedal lines 264, 266, 270, 271 percussion kits 112, 113 pick-up bars 211, 215, 216 playback templates 432, 433 player groups 126 players 104 playing techniques 264, 268, 269 popovers 34 position 156 register selection 166 rehearsal marks 283 repeat endings 288, 290–293 repeat markers 288, 290, 294, 295 rests 149, 169, 182 rhythm dots 164, 170 rhythm slashes 289, 290, 298 rhyt
Index instruments (continued) empty staves 336 endpoints 434, 438 ensembles 107 expression maps 434 fretted 111 fretted fingerings 583 groups. See instrument groups hiding 129, 132 inputting notes 164 key signatures 609, 610, 613, 614 loading 372 MIDI 371, 372 MIDI recording 196 moving 114 moving between players 114 muting 416 names. See instrument names non-sustaining 573 numbering 108 order 106, 114, 125 order in percussion kits 121 part layouts.
Index key signatures (continued) moving 612 multiple 611 none 610 octave divisions 615 open 609 panel 208, 210 placement 611 polytonality 209, 210 popover 207, 209 position 209, 611 scales 609 signposts 315, 610 tonality systems 614, 615 transposing 194, 612 transposing instruments 134, 614 types 207, 609 Key Signatures, Tonality Systems, and Accidentals panel 208, 210 key switches expression maps 440, 441 percussion maps 451 keyboard shortcuts.
Index layouts (continued) justification 335, 342, 364 keyboard 61, 63 large time signatures 846, 847 Layouts panel 94 left pages 337 margins 332, 341 markers 739, 740 master pages. See master pages multi-bar rests 502, 778 multiple windows 23, 55 MusicXML files 75 naming 139. See also layout names note spacing 362 numbers.
Index Layouts panel (continued) Setup mode 90, 94 showing 94 left pages starting from 337 left panel 46 left-foot pedals. See harp pedaling left-hand fingering 583 inputting 204, 206 placement 579 popover 206 position 585 size 583 slides 586, 587 legends percussion.
Index lyrics (continued) hyphens. See lyric hyphens inputting 280, 282 italics 625 line numbers 627–629 lines.
Index middle line stem direction 814 MIDI accidental spelling 181 automation 394, 396, 399 channels 422, 434 commands 59, 63 controllers. See MIDI controllers deleting 399 devices. See MIDI devices dialog 77, 79, 80 editing 399 endpoints 434, 438 exporting 83 expression maps 440, 441, 448 fader 422 files. See MIDI files inputting 396 instruments 371, 382.
Index MIDI files (continued) quantization 77, 79 repeats 418 requantizing 198 sustain pedal controllers 200 unpitched percussion 884 MIDI Import Options dialog 77 MIDI Input Devices dialog 201 MIDI instruments 371 instances 371 loading 372 numbering 371 MIDI Quantize Options dialog 79 MIDI recording 196 audio buffer size 199, 200 devices 201.
Index moving (continued) lyrics 626 markers 741, 742 MIDI data 399 navigating. See navigation notes 191, 362, 377, 638. See also note spacing notes to other instruments 871 notes to other staves 319, 518 octave lines 555 ornaments 655, 656 pages 314 pauses 606 pedal lines 701 players 127 playhead 314, 411 playing techniques 711 rehearsal marks 735 repeat endings 750 repeat markers 754 rests 362, 779 rhythm slashes 767 selection.
Index names (continued) percussion kits 115 player groups 125, 126 players 135, 138 staff labels 135, 139 naming schemes file names 468 Nashville chord symbols 236 numbers 235 natural harmonics 646 appearance 649, 651 hiding 647 showing 647 naturale.
Index notes (continued) alignment 561 appearance 152 arpeggio signs. See arpeggio signs articulations 151, 486, 488, 489 auditioning 309 auxiliary 663 beaming 511, 513 brackets. See bracketed noteheads brass fingerings 588 changing pitch 191, 193 chords 185 colors 640, 887 condensing.
Index numbers (continued) beam lines 521 instruments 108 layouts 134 lyric lines 627–629 pages 688 plug-in instances 370, 371 rhythm slashes 771 slash region counts 770 strings.
Index ornaments (continued) appoggiaturas. See grace notes changing 310 deleting 317 filter 308 inputting 252, 255, 256 interval 654 jazz 684. See also jazz articulations length 659 moving 655, 656 panel 255, 256 placement 655 popover 252, 255 position 655 selecting 303 staff-relative placement 311 trills.
Index page formatting (continued) empty staves 336 fixing 345 flow headings 330, 331 left pages 337 master pages 330 multiple flows 337 page size 333 staff size 342 staff spacing 334, 364 system spacing 334 systems 345 tacets 349 titles 330 page margins 331 changing 332, 341 page numbers 688 count 359 flow headings 340, 689 flows 358 hiding 340, 689 initial 337, 689 numeral style 688 showing 340 tokens 358, 359 total 359 page ranges exporting 465 printing 465 selecting 471 page size 474, 475 changing 333 l
Index pedal lines (continued) filter 308 formatting 705, 706 grace notes 702 harp pedaling. See harp pedaling hooks 704, 705 inputting 264, 266, 270, 271 length 702, 704 levels. See pedal level changes lifts 699 merging 704 MIDI import 77, 200 MIDI recording 200 moving 701 MusicXML import 709 muting in playback 417 order 700 panel 267, 271 parentheses 706 percussion 710 playback 708 popover 266, 270 position 700, 702 releases 704 removing retakes 700 retakes.
Index percussion kits (continued) instrument order 121 legends 879 moving notes 871 naming 115, 120 notations 872 note input 177, 178, 376 playing techniques 870 presentation types 115, 868, 873, 874 removing instruments 122 rhythm slashes 891 setting up 115, 177 single-line instruments 873 spacing 122 staff labels 115, 798, 873 staff-relative legend placement 311 staves 115, 868, 873, 874 stem direction 115, 178, 882, 883 stickings 872 voices 882 percussion legends 879 adding 880 changing 881 handles 880
Index playback (continued) default tempo 819, 823 dynamics 384, 414, 565 elapsed time 424, 425 endpoints 434, 436–439 excluding items 417 exporting audio 84, 85 expression maps 440, 441 fader 422 fast-forwarding 411 fixed tempo 417 flows 438 follow tempo 417 glissando lines 676, 691 harmonics 646–648 hiding notes 767 instruments 414, 440, 450 jazz articulations 683 line 411 metronome 424 mixer 422, 423 multiple windows 55 muting 415–417 note durations 457 note velocity 391 notes 309, 414 number of times pl
Index players (continued) maximum number 103 merging 71, 72, 74, 77 moving between groups 127 moving instruments between 114 multiple instruments 56, 112 muting 416 naming 135, 138, 139 numbering instruments 108 ossia staves 803 panel 90, 91 part layouts.
Index PNG files (continued) layout numbers 134 resolution 476 poco a poco centered 571 dynamics 230, 232, 571 tempo marks 825 points automation 394, 396–399 constant 387, 397 dynamics 384, 386, 387, 389, 391 linear 387, 397 tempo changes 401 unit of measurement 58 polychord chord symbols 237 inputting 241 polymeter time signatures 215, 216 polytonality key signatures 209, 210 popovers 34 add intervals 189, 190, 193 arpeggio signs 253, 257 bar repeats 289, 298 barlines 223–225, 228 bars 223–225 beats 224 ch
Index ports (continued) instruments 438 mixer 422 percussion maps 434, 439 setup 434 time track 401 position arpeggio signs 670, 671 articulations 489 dynamics 560 fingerings 578 glissando lines 673 grace notes 598 gradual dynamics 573 hairpins 573 inputting 156 instruments in percussion kits 121 items 312 jazz articulations 685 key signatures 611 lines 723 new items 156 notes in multiple-voice contexts 886 octave lines 556 pauses 604 pedal lines 702 resetting 312 slurs 780, 783 string indicators 594 time
Index projects (continued) backups 88 different Dorico versions 69 exporting 75, 80, 83 exporting flows 72, 73 flows 71–73, 128, 129, 141, 321 frame rates 146 full screen mode 56 importing flows 71, 72, 74 layouts.
Index repeat endings (continued) inputting 288, 290–293 length 749 MIDI recording 198 moving 750 multiple positions 749, 805 MusicXML files 751 number of playthroughs 748 optional notes. See bracketed noteheads panel 290, 292, 293 playback 418 playthroughs 748 popover 288, 290, 291 position 749 segments 748, 749 types 288 vertical positions 805 repeat jumps.
Index resetting appearance 311 bar numbers 508 beaming 513, 515, 517 beams 522 chord diagrams 546 chord symbols 540 expression maps 441 fingerings 585 items 311, 312 key commands 64 layouts 135 note velocity 393 part layouts 135 percussion maps 451 playback overrides 458 playback templates 431 position 312 secondary beams 522 tempo 820 velocity 393 volume 417 resolution images 476 rhythmic grid 48, 158 respelling accidentals 192 chord symbols 539, 540 notes 192 rest grouping.
Index right-hand fingering 583 arpeggio signs 586 brackets 584 inputting 204 placement 579 popover 206 rim shots. See playing techniques rips. See jazz articulations ritardando. See gradual tempo changes. See also tempo marks ritenuto. See gradual tempo changes. See also tempo marks rolled chords. See arpeggio signs rolls.
Index Setup mode 20, 90 adding players 107 ensembles 107 flows. See flows instruments. See instruments layouts. See layouts panels 46, 90, 91, 94, 97 percussion 115 player groups 125 players. See players signposts 315 switching 90 sextuplets. See tuplets shakes. See jazz ornaments shape bar number enclosures 501 beaming 516, 521, 523 chord diagrams 542, 544–546 noteheads 633, 636 tuplet brackets 864–866 sharing staves. See condensing. See also divisi sharps. See accidentals short stemlets 523 shortcuts.
Index slash regions (continued) overlapping 766 parentheses 771 placement 772 popover 289 rests 768 showing other notes 767 staff position 767 staff-relative placement 772 stem direction 766 stems 770 vertical position 767 viewing options 765 voices 766, 890 slash voices 890 caret 159, 173 inputting 173 moving 767 multiple-voice contexts 766 percussion kits 115, 176, 891 popover 289 regions 289, 764 staff position 767 stem direction 817 stemless 159, 173 vertical position 767 slashes 597, 764 grace notes 5
Index slurs (continued) muting 417 nested 783 nested slurs 784, 785 overlapping 791 panel 151 placement 780, 782, 788 playback 203, 414, 791 position 780, 783 selecting 303 staff lines 783 styles 789, 790 system breaks 791 ties 781–783 ties vs. slurs 833 unlinking 310, 788 within slurs 784, 785 small notes 638 cues. See cues staves. See staff size smears. See jazz ornaments smooth automation 397 dynamics 387 glissando lines 673 jazz articulations 683 SMuFL 354 tokens 357 snare drums rolls.
Index staff-relative placement articulations 489 bar numbers 505 beaming 514 changing 311 cue labels 311 dynamics 311, 560 fingering 584 fingerings 580, 581 guitar bends 311 guitar pre-bends 680 harmonics 651 left-hand fingerings 585 lines 725, 726 lyrics 629, 630 octave lines 311 ornaments 311 pedal lines 700 percussion legends 311 playing techniques 311 rehearsal marks 734 repeat markers 754 resetting 312 slash region counts 772 slurs 788 string indicators 274–276, 591, 594 text 311 trills 311 tuplet bra
Index staves (continued) condensing. See condensing copying items 318 crossing notes 518 dialog 344 dividers. See system dividers divisi 808 dynamics 311 dynamics linking 310, 575 extra 802 fermatas 606 fingerings 581 five-line 798, 801, 873 galley view 56 gaps 752 grids 798, 873 groups 498, 529 hiding 102, 129, 132, 336, 810 indents 796, 801, 806, 807 inputting on multiple 163, 174 instrument change labels 798 instrument changes 109 labels.
Index styles (continued) ties 838 time signatures 848, 849 sub-brackets 530, 531 hiding 530 showing 530 sub-sub-brackets. See sub-brackets subito 230, 232 subordinate bar numbers 508 adding 508 subsequent repeats bar numbers 509 substitution fingering 579 handles 579 position 579 subtitles 98, 330. See also flow headings suffixes dynamics 566, 567 rehearsal marks 737 timecodes 744 sul ponticello. See playing techniques sul tasto.
Index systemic barlines (continued) sub-brackets 530, 531 sub-sub-brackets 531 systems bar numbers 500, 504, 505 breaks. See system breaks casting off 345 changing indents 807 coda gap 754 condensed staves. See condensing dividers. See system dividers divisi 808 fixing bars 345 fixing per page 345 gaps 752 indents 796, 801, 806, 807 sections 752 selecting 303, 304 spacing. See system spacing splitting 752 staff labels 795, 807 text. See system text timecodes 745, 746 tonality 614 track.
Index tempo (continued) recording 417 tracks. See tempo tracks tempo changes. See tempo marks tempo equations 830 inputting 218, 219 panel 219 popover 218 tempo marks 401, 819, 828 abbreviated 822 absolute tempo changes 219, 820 alignment 820 appearance 824 beat units 310, 826 changing 310, 822, 824, 826 components 823, 824 continuation lines 819, 828, 829 decimal places 221, 222, 826 deleting 823 equations.
Index tie chains (continued) glissando lines 676 selecting 831 slurs 781, 782 splitting 837 tablature 831 tremolos 855 ties 35, 831, 833, 834 accidentals 834 appearance 838 articulations 489, 490, 831 bracketed noteheads 643 breaking 837 cautionary accidentals 481, 649 chains.
Index time (continued) signatures. See time signatures track. See time track transport window 424, 425 videos 144 time and date annotations 477 exporting 466 printing 463 tokens 359 time bars.
Index tokens (continued) SMuFL 357 staff labels 356 time 359 titles 140 tonality systems 614 custom. See custom tonality systems octave divisions 615 panel 210 tongue clicks. See playing techniques toolbar 17, 39 hiding 39 transport options 39, 40 workspace options 39, 40 toolboxes 18, 47 Notations 148, 153 Notes 148, 149 Play 367, 368 tools arranging. See arranging selecting 48, 49 timecodes 744 touched pitch 646 harmonics 649 track names MIDI import 77 tracks 381 automation. See automation lanes chords.
Index tremolos (continued) tie chains 855 tuplets 854 types 288, 289, 854 unmeasured 854 triangle noteheads 634 showing 637 trill intervals 660, 661, 664 accidentals 663 appearance 663 auxiliary notes 663 changing 661, 662 hiding 661 Hollywood-style 663 indicators 660 microtonal 661 position 664 showing 661 trill lines 658, 659 hiding 659 length 659 showing 659 speed 658 trills 654, 657, 665 accidentals 663, 664 alignment 656 appearance 663 auxiliary notes 663 deleting 317 extension lines.
Index turns 654 intervals 654 jazz. See jazz ornaments pages.
Index vertical position (continued) dynamics 560, 571 fermatas 604 fingerings 578, 584–586 flipping items 311 flow headings 330, 339, 340 harp pedal diagrams 695 instruments 106 layouts 134 lines 723, 725, 726, 728 lyrics 616, 618, 625 markers 740 modifiers 571 ornaments 655 pauses 604 pedal lines 700 players 106 playing techniques 311, 711 poco a poco 571 rehearsal marks 734, 735, 805 repeat endings 749, 805 repeat markers 754, 805 rests 773 rhythm slashes 767 slurs 780 staves 334, 335, 364 system objects
Index videos (continued) syncing 144 timecodes 744, 745 track 409 tutorials 65 volume 145 window 144, 145 view options 49, 477 bar numbers 502 bar repeats 760 changing 48 chord symbols 535, 538 comments 322, 328 exporting 477 frame break signposts 347 full screen mode 56 galley view 49, 56 harp pedaling 640 layouts 42, 51 mixer 424 moving music 313, 314 music area 43, 50, 56 notes 887 notes out of range 640 page arrangements 48, 50, 56 page view 49, 56 panels 21, 46 percussion legends 879 playhead 412, 425
Index VST instruments (continued) playback 434, 440, 450 playback templates 426, 427 ports 434 whitelisting VST 2 plug-ins 373 windows floating 39 mixer 422, 424 moving tabs 55 multiple 52, 54, 55 opening 23, 55 playback 55 project 38 splitting 54 tabs 54 transport 424 video 144, 145 VST instruments 370 workspaces 51 workflow comments 322 workspaces 32 key commands 14, 62 options 39, 40 preferences 58 setting up 51 Write mode 20, 148 caret 162 inputting notations 201 inputting notes 159 inputting vs.
