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If you add rhythm dots to multiple existing notes that would then overlap, Dorico Elements
adjusts the duration of notes in the selection to avoid deleting notes at the end of the selection.
EXAMPLE
A phrase containing eighth notes After adding rhythm dots to the whole selection
Inputting notes into multiple voices
By default, notes are input into the rst up-stem voice, as indicated by the symbol of an up-stem
quarter note beside the caret. You can input notes directly into other voices during step input,
and switch between voices as often as you want.
You can also input notes into a new voice on a staff with existing notes. Once you have created a
voice somewhere on a staff, you can input notes into that voice anywhere else on the same staff.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, start note input.
2. Position the caret on the staff on which you want to input multiple voices, at the rhythmic
position where you want the multiple voices to start.
3. Create a new voice in any of the following ways:
● Press Shift-V.
● Choose Write > Create Voice.
When a new voice is added, a + sign appears beside the symbol of a quarter note beside
the caret. The quarter note symbol indicates the stem direction, and the number beside
the quarter note indicates the voice number if applicable.
Caret when adding the
rst down-stem voice Caret when adding the second up-stem voice
4.
Optional: Repeat step 3 as many times as you require.
For example, on a staff containing no notes, creating one new voice allows you to input
notes into the rst 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: Switch between voices in any of the following ways:
●
Press V.
●
Choose Write > Next Voice.
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
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