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Splitting bars by inputting new barlines
You can also split bars by inputting new barlines that are not normal (single) barlines anywhere
within a bar without affecting the time signature. However, inputting a normal (single) barline
anywhere within an existing bar resets the prevailing time signature from that point onwards.
For example, selecting the third quarter note (crotchet) in a 4/4 bar and inserting a new barline
causes a new 4/4 bar to start from the added barline. This leaves the equivalent of a 2/4 bar
without a time signature to the left of the barline, but the bars to the right of the added
barline are in 4/4 and continue to be in 4/4 until the next time signature or the end of the
ow,
whichever comes rst.
Signposts are shown at the position of each barline that you add manually within bars.
Two 4/4 bars with quarter notes Adding a normal barline halfway through the rst
4/4 bar restarts the time signature from that point.
RELATED LINKS
Input methods for time signatures and pick-up bars on page 220
Input methods for bars, beats, and barlines on page 235
Inserting system breaks on page 388
Inserting frame breaks on page 387
Inputting notes in Insert mode on page 178
Combining bars
You can combine two or more bars into one, longer bar by deleting the barline between them.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, select the barline you want to delete.
2. Press Backspace or Delete .
RESULT
The bars on either side of the deleted barline combine into one bar. If required, the notes inside
are automatically re-beamed appropriately.
NOTE
Deleting a barline does not automatically change the time signature. To avoid confusion, we
recommend that you input a new time signature to reect the new rhythmic duration of the bar.
RELATED LINKS
Deleting barlines on page 560
Input methods for time signatures and pick-up bars on page 220
Bars
Combining bars
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