Input methods for dynamics

Inputting dynamics with the popover

You can input dynamics with the keyboard by entering the dynamics you want into the dynamics popover.

You can open the dynamics popover in Write mode in any of the following ways:

• Press Shift-D.

• Choose Write > Create Dynamic.

You can enter any dynamic into the popover, during step input and by adding them to existing notes. However, expressive text, such as sim., poco, molto, or subito, must accompany a dynamic level, such as  or .

The icon on the left-hand side of the popover matches the corresponding button in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window.

Figure: Dynamics popover with an example entry

Figure: Dynamics button in the Notations toolbox

Inputting dynamics with the panel

You can input dynamics with the mouse by clicking dynamics in the Dynamics panel on the right of the window in Write mode.

Open the Dynamics panel by clicking Dynamics in the Notations toolbox on the right of the window in Write mode.

The Dynamics panel contains the following sections:

Immediate Dynamics

Contains dynamics such as , , molto, and possibile.

Gradual Dynamics

Contains dynamics such as , , molto, and poco.

Force/Intensity of Attack

Contains dynamics such as  and .

Combined Dynamics

Create your own combinations of dynamics. For example, .

You can hide/show the panel whose icon is currently selected in the Notations toolbox in any of the following ways:

• Press Ctrl/Cmd-9.

• Click its disclosure arrow.

• Choose Window > Show Right Panel.