User manual

When you add dynamics to existing notes, immediate dynamics are added to the rst note in the
selection and gradual dynamics are added across the selection.
NOTE
● If you entered a dynamic phrase into the popover, such as p<f>p, each dynamic and
hairpin lasts a quarter note (crotchet) by default. You can lengthen/shorten gradual
dynamics and groups of dynamics later.
● Some expressive text, such as molto, appears before immediate dynamics rather than after
them, even if you do not enter them in that order. This follows the generally accepted
practice for expressive text placement.
You can hide immediate dynamics later if you only want to show expressive text.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK
You can move dynamics within dynamics phrases and change the placement of dynamics relative
to the staff.
RELATED LINKS
Dynamics popover on page 185
Dynamics on page 433
Groups of dynamics on page 445
Voice-specic dynamics on page 438
Moving dynamics rhythmically on page 435
Lengthening/Shortening gradual dynamics and groups of dynamics on page 441
Hiding immediate dynamics on page 440
Changing the placement of dynamics relative to the staff on page 445
Inputting dynamics with the panel
You can input dynamics and expressive text using the Dynamics panel, both during step input
and by adding them to existing notes. You can also input different dynamics into each voice
independently in multiple-voice contexts.
TIP
You can also change dynamics during step input by following these steps when the caret is at the
rhythmic position of the dynamic you want to change.
NOTE
These steps describe inputting with the default mouse input preference of Create item at
selection.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, do one of the following:
●
Start note input.
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Select existing notes across which you want to add dynamics.
2. In the Notations toolbox, click Dynamics.
The Dynamics panel opens on the right of the window.
3. Input the dynamics you want in one of the following ways:
Write mode
Notations input
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