Changing the default stem direction of notes on single-line percussion staves

You can change the default stem direction of all notes on single-line percussion staves project-wide, including grace notes.

Procedure

1. Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
2. In the category list, click Percussion.
3. In the Single-line Percussion section, choose one of the following options for Default stem direction:

   • Up

   • Down

4. Activate/Deactivate Grace notes follow default stem direction.
5. Click Apply, then Close.