Changing the metronome mark value

You can change the metronome mark value of individual absolute tempo marks after they have been input.

Note

These steps do not apply to gradual tempo changes or reset/relative tempo marks.

Procedure

  1. Select the absolute tempo marks whose metronome mark values you want to change. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
  2. In the Properties panel, change the value for Tempo (bpm) in the Tempo group in any of the following ways:

    • Enter a value into the value field.

    • Click the arrows beside the value field.

  3. Save your changes in any of the following ways:

    • Press Return.

    • Click outside of the value field.

Result

The metronome mark value is changed for the selected absolute tempo marks. This affects the tempo of playback, even if no metronome mark component is shown for those tempo marks.

Note

If you enter decimals, Dorico automatically rounds them up/down to the nearest whole number for the metronome mark. However, your specified value still affects the tempo in playback.