Adding instruments to players

You can add instruments to both solo and section players. You can add multiple instruments to solo players, but only a single instrument to section players.

Prerequisite

You have added a solo or section player.

Procedure

  1. In the Players panel, open the instrument picker in any of the following ways:
    • Select the solo or section player and press Shift-I.

    • Click the plus symbol to the right of the added empty-handed player.

    • Right-click the player and choose Add Instrument to Player from the context menu.

  2. Select an instrument in the instrument picker in any of the following ways:
    • Start entering the instrument name you want, then select it from the filtered list.

    • Click an instrument family and then an instrument.

    • Press Up Arrow/Down Arrow to select an instrument family, then press Tab to switch to the instrument column. Press Up Arrow/Down Arrow to select an instrument.

      Tip
      • An enclosure line shows which instrument family or instrument is selected when using the keyboard to navigate.

      • Press Shift-Tab to switch back to the previous column in the instrument picker.

  3. Add the selected instrument in any of the following ways:
    • Press Return.

    • Click Add.

  4. Optional: Repeat steps 1 to 3 to add multiple instruments to a single solo player.
    Note

    You can only add a single instrument to each section player.

Result

The selected instrument is added to the player. If you selected multiple players, the instrument is only added to the first player in the Players panel.

Tip

If you want to add multiple instruments to your project at the same time, you can add ensembles or use a project template.