Moving the caret manually

The caret automatically moves as you input notes normally, but you can also move it manually. For example, the caret does not move automatically when inputting chords.

Procedure

Move the caret in any of the following ways:

  • Press Right Arrow/Left Arrow to move the caret according to the current rhythmic grid value.

  • Press Space to advance the caret according to the note value currently selected.

  • Press Ctrl/Cmd-Right Arrow/Ctrl/Cmd-Left Arrow to move the caret to the next/previous bar.

  • Press Up Arrow/Down Arrow to move the caret to the staff above/below.

  • Press Ctrl/Cmd-Up Arrow/Ctrl/Cmd-Down Arrow to move the caret to the top/bottom staff in the system.