You can indicate the branch on which notes are played for double horns and triple horns by adding branch indicators as prefixes to horn fingerings. Some publications simply indicate “T” for thumb, while others more explicitly indicate which branch is to be used by specifying its pitch.
Note
You can only add branch indicators to notes belonging to horns in F.
Prerequisite
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The lower zone is shown.
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Properties is selected in the lower zone toolbar.
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If you are in Engrave mode, Graphic Editing is selected in the Engrave toolbox.
Procedure
- Select the horn fingerings to which you want to add branch indicators. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
- In the Properties panel, activate Horn branch in the Fingering and Positions group.
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Select one of the following horn branches from the menu:
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F
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B flat
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F alto
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E flat alto
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Thumb trigger
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Result
Branch indicators are added to the selected fingerings.
Tip
You can change the appearance of branch indicators in
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