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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.

According to convention, different intervals have different possible qualities. For example,

you can specify a major third but not a major octave.

Additional options also allow you to transpose any key signatures included in your

selection and keep relative respelled notes and chord symbols where possible.

2 Calculate interval

Allows you to set transpositions options according to a starting note and the resulting note

you want. For example, if you want to transpose a selection relative to a C natural

becoming a G♯ but you are not certain of the interval and quality required, you can enter

those two notes in the Calculate interval section, click Apply, and Dorico Elements

automatically sets the required transposition options for you.

NOTE

The Transpose dialog does not allow transpositions that would result in impossible notations,

such as sharper than a triple sharp, or that require a microtonal accidental that does not exist in

the tonality system in place at the point of your selection.