Changing whether layouts are transposing/non-transposing

You can change whether each layout in your project is transposing or non-transposing. In Dorico, full score layouts are non-transposing and part layouts are transposing by default.

For example, full scores are often non-transposing to show notes at concert pitch but part layouts are often transposing so the player can read the notes they must play in order to achieve the desired sounding pitch.

Procedure

  1. In Setup mode, choose Setup > Layout Options.

    The Layout Options dialog opens.

  2. In the Layouts list, select the layouts you want to change to transposing/non-transposing in one of the following ways:

    • Click Select All.

    • Click Select All Full Score Layouts.

    • Click Select All Part Layouts.

    • Click Select All Custom Score Layouts.

    • Ctrl/Cmd-click individual layouts.

    • Shift-click adjacent layouts.

    By default, the layout currently open in the music area is selected when you open the dialog.

  3. Select Players from the Category menu.
  4. In the Players section, activate/deactivate Transposing layout.
  5. Click Apply, then Close.

Result

The selected layouts are transposed pitch when Transposing layout is activated, and concert pitch when it is deactivated.

Tip

You can see music at transposed pitch in any layout by choosing Edit > Transposed Pitch, and see music at concert pitch in any layout by choosing Edit > Concert Pitch.