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Inputting arpeggio signs with the popover

You can input arpeggio signs using the ornaments popover, both during step input and by

adding them to existing notes. You can also input cross-staff arpeggio signs between notes in

different staves that belong to the same instrument, such as piano or harp.

NOTE

You can only add one arpeggio sign to one note or chord at a time.

PROCEDURE

1. In Write mode, do one of the following:

●

Start note input.

●

Select the existing notes to which you want add an arpeggio sign.

For instruments with multiples staves, such as piano and harp, you can select existing

notes in multiple staves to create cross-staff arpeggio signs.

NOTE

You cannot create cross-staff arpeggio signs between different instruments.

2. Optional: During step input, activate Chords in any of the following ways:

● Press Q.

● In the Notes toolbox, click Chords.

3. Open the ornaments popover in any of the following ways:

● Press Shift-O.

● Choose Write > Create Ornament.

4. Enter the appropriate short-hand for the arpeggio sign you want into the popover.

For example, enter arpup for an up arpeggio or enter arpdown for a down arpeggio.

5. Press Return to close the popover.

6. Optional: During step input, input the notes you want.

RESULT

During step input, arpeggio signs are input at the caret position.

When adding arpeggio signs to existing notes, they are input to the left of the selected note or

chord.

The length of arpeggio signs is adjusted automatically so that they span the range of all notes on

the staff at that rhythmic position.