User manual

Transpose dialog
The Transpose dialog allows you to transpose selections of notes simultaneously, including key
signatures. You can transpose according to an interval and quality or by a set number of octave
divisions.
● You can open the Transpose dialog in Write mode by making a selection in the music area
and choosing Write > Transpose.
The Transpose dialog contains the following sections:
1 Transposition options
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. Therefore, we recommend selecting
the interval before the quality.
Additional options also allow you to transpose any key signatures included in your selection,
keep relative respelled notes and chord symbols where possible, and avoid double and triple
accidentals.
NOTE
You can only use Respell to avoid double and triple sharps and ats when transposing
music in tonality systems that are compatible with 12-EDO.
2
Calculate interval
Allows you to set transposition 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
Write mode
Note input
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