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Adding instruments to players on page 83

Changing instruments on page 85

Multiple simultaneous key signatures

You can have multiple key signatures simultaneously by inputting each one onto a single staff.

NOTE

You do not have to input multiple simultaneous key signatures if you have transposing

instruments in your score. Dorico Elements handles instrument transpositions automatically.

You can check the transposition of transposing instruments by choosing Edit > Transposed

Pitch to see the music in your layout at written pitch rather than concert pitch.

Alternatively, you can open the individual part layout of a transposing instrument and compare it

to the full score.

RELATED LINKS

Inputting key signatures with the popover on page 169

Inputting key signatures with the panel on page 170

Transposing key signatures alongside selections

You can transpose key signatures at the same time as transposing notes, which transposes both

key signatures and notes by the same degree.

PROCEDURE

1. In Write mode, make a selection that includes both a key signature change and notes.

2. Choose Write > Transpose.

The Transpose dialog opens.

3. Adjust the parameters required for your transposition, such as interval and quality.

4. Activate Transpose key signatures.

It is activated automatically if your selection includes a key signature.

5. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.

RESULT

All notes and key signatures within the selection are transposed by the degree you set in the

dialog.

NOTE

If a key signature included in the transposed selection applies to all staves, then it is transposed

on all staves in the layout, even if your selection did not include all staves.

Individual key signatures, that is, key signatures added only to single staves using the Alt key, are

transposed if included in a selection, but this does not affect any other staff in the layout.