You can split tie chains at specified positions; for example, if you want to change the pitch halfway through a tie chain or delete individual ties within tie chains. This does not remove any other ties in the tie chain.
If you want to split ties because Dorico Elements notated notes differently than you expected, you can change the default note and rest grouping settings according to different meters. You can also set custom beat groupings for individual time signatures.
Procedure
- In Write mode, double-click the staff where you want to split a tie chain to start note input at that position.
- Optional: Press V until the note symbol beside the caret indicates the correct voice.
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Optional: Move the caret to where you want to split the tie chain.
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To move the caret according to the current rhythmic grid resolution or to the next/previous note/rest, whichever is closest, press Right Arrow/Left Arrow.
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To advance the caret by the currently selected note duration, press Space or click Advance Caret
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To move the caret to the next/previous bar, press Ctrl/Cmd-Right Arrow/Ctrl/Cmd-Left Arrow.
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Split the tie chain in any of the following ways:
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Press U.
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In the Notes toolbox, click Scissors
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- Optional: If you want to split the same tie chain in multiple places, move the caret to the next rhythmic position where you want to split the tie chain and repeat step 3.
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Press Esc or Return.
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In the Notes toolbox, click Start Note Input
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Result
The tie chain in the voice indicated by the note symbol beside the caret is split at the caret position.