The Note Grouping page of the Notation Settings dialog allows you to adjust the default note grouping rules.
To open the Note Grouping page, select , and click Note Grouping.
Specific note grouping settings apply to bars with a half-bar. A half-bar is the rhythmic position that divides bars into two equal sections when the prevailing time signatures can be divided into four equal beats. Time signatures that have a half-bar include 4/4 and 12/8.
The following sections are available:
Time Signatures With Half-Bars
Allows you to set up specific note grouping options for time signatures with half-bars.
Simple Time Signatures With or Without a Half-Bar
Allows you to set up specific note grouping options for simple time signatures with or without a half-bar.
Rhythm Dots
Allows you to specify the maximum number of rhythm dots.
Syncopation
Allows you to set up Notation Settings for syncopated rhythms.
Rhythmic Slashes
Allows you to make adjustments for rhythmic slashes.