You can invert the pitches of selected notes, which switches the melodic contour of phrases upside-down by forcing pitch intervals between notes in the opposite direction, such as a note originally a fifth above the previous note becoming a fifth below the previous note. This transformation is also known as “inversion”.
Procedure
- In Write mode, select the notes you want to invert.
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Do one of the following:
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To invert pitches only, choose to open the Invert Pitches dialog.
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To invert and reverse pitches, choose to open the Reverse and Invert Pitches dialog.
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To invert and reverse pitches and reverse rhythms, choose to open the Reverse and Invert Pitches and Reverse Rhythms dialog.
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- Change the settings as required for your inversion.
- Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.
Result
The selected notes are transformed according to your initial menu selection and your settings in the dialog.
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You can also invert pitches using the note tools popover.
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You can change the default behavior of inversions on the Musical Transformations page in Note Input Options.