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Inputting key signatures with the popover
You can input key signatures using the key signatures popover, both during note input and by
adding them to existing music.
You can also input key signatures only on single staves.
NOTE
It is not necessary to input different key signatures for transposing instruments, as Dorico
Elements automatically shows the appropriate key signatures for transposing instruments in
transposing layouts.
PROCEDURE
1.
In Write mode, do one of the following:
● Start note input.
● Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a key signature. If you
want to input a key signature on a single staff, select an item that belongs to that staff
only.
2.
Optional: If you want to input key signatures onto multiple specic staves at once, extend the
caret to those staves.
3. Press Shift-K to open the key signatures popover.
4. Enter the key signature you want into the popover.
For example, enter g for G minor or 3s for 3 sharps.
NOTE
Entering 3s creates a key signature of A major, rather than F♯ minor.
5. Input the key signature and close the popover in one of the following ways:
● To input a key signature on all staves, press Return .
● To input a key signature only on the selected staff or staves across which the caret
extends, press Alt/Opt-Return .
RESULT
During note input, key signatures are input at the caret position, even if this is in the middle of a
bar. However, it is preferable to input key signature changes at barlines.
All subsequently input notes follow the input key signature, until the next existing key signature
or the end of the ow, whichever comes rst. If playing in notes using a MIDI keyboard,
accidentals are spelled according to the key signature.
When adding key signatures to existing music, they are added at the rhythmic position of the
earliest selected item. They appear to the right of barlines and clefs, and to the left of other
items, even if this is in the middle of an existing bar. If you selected an existing key signature, the
new key signature directly replaces the existing one.
NOTE
An individual key signature on a single staff is not intended for transposing instruments.
Transpositions of notes and key signatures are done automatically for transposing instruments.
RELATED LINKS
Extending the caret to multiple staves on page 161
Write mode
Notations input
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Dorico Elements 3.5.12