Table of Contents
Working with Symbols
Cubase provides a Symbols tab that holds specific symbols that you can insert in your score.
Symbol Details
The Symbols tab contains symbols that you can add to the score. These symbols are arranged in different sections.
Dynamics Section
The Dynamics section allows you to insert dynamic symbols that indicate the loudness of the music.
Inserting Crescendo and Diminuendo Symbols
You can insert crescendo, diminuendo, and double diminuendo–crescendo symbols into your score.

Inserting Crescendo and Diminuendo Symbols

You can insert crescendo, diminuendo, and double diminuendo–crescendo symbols into your score.

Procedure

Optional: Open the Event Movement Restrictions pop-up menu on the toolbar, and activate Keep Crescendo Symbols Horizontal.

This option prevents you from accidentally dragging an endpoint up or down when moving the symbol.
On the Symbols tab, open the Dynamics section.
Do one of the following:
- To insert a crescendo, activate , click in the score, and drag from left to right.
- To insert a dynamic crescendo-diminuendo that affects the velocity of the notes as they are played back, activate , click in the score, and drag from left to right.
- To insert a diminuendo, activate , click in the score, and drag from left to right.
- To insert a crescendo-diminuendo, activate , click in the score, and drag from left to right.
- To insert a diminuendo-crescendo, activate , click in the score, and drag from right to left.