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RESULT
During step 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
selected barline, notehead, or rest. Gradual tempo changes span the duration of the selected
items.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK
You can lengthen/shorten gradual tempo changes.
RELATED LINKS
Tempo popover on page 246
Tempo marks on page 696
Input methods for tempo marks on page 245
Lengthening/Shortening gradual tempo changes on page 702
Inputting tempo marks with the panel
You can input tempo marks using the Tempo panel, both during step input and by adding them
to existing music.
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.
● Select a barline, notehead, or rest at the rhythmic position where you want to add a
tempo mark.
● Select multiple items that span the duration across which you want to add a gradual
tempo change.
2. In the Notations toolbox, click Tempo.
The Tempo panel opens on the right of the window.
3. In the Tempo panel, click the tempo mark you want.
4. Optional: Select a modier from the available options.
NOTE
You can only add modiers to a Gradual Tempo Change or a Relative Tempo Change.
RESULT
During step input, tempo marks are input at the caret position. Gradual tempo changes, such as
rallentando, are also input at the caret position but do not extend as you input notes, and are
input with a default duration of a quarter note.
When adding tempo marks to existing music, they are added at the rhythmic position of the
selected barline, notehead, or rest. Gradual tempo changes span the duration of the selected
items.
Write mode
Notations input
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