Splitting Multiple Rests

You can split a long multiple rest into several shorter rests.

Prerequisite

Your score contains a long multiple rest.

Procedure

  1. Double-click the multi-bar rest symbol.
  2. In the Split Multi-Bar Rest dialog, enter the bar number where you want the first split.
  3. Click OK.

Result

The multiple rest is split. Multiple rests are automatically split at time signature changes, double barlines, repeat signs, and rehearsal marks.

Tip

You can also use the options in the Multi-Bar Rests section of the right zone to perform this