Inputting tuplets

You can input all types of tuplets using the tuplets popover. Tuplets are input like normal notes, and so can only be input during note input.

1. In Write mode, start note input.
2. Select a note value in any of the following ways:

   • Press the number on your computer keyboard that corresponds to the rhythmic value you want. For example, press 6 for quarter notes (crotchets), 5 for eighth notes (quavers), 7 for half notes (minims), and so on.

   • Click the rhythmic value you want in the Notes panel on the left of the window.

3. Open the tuplets popover in any of the following ways:

   • Press ;.

   • Choose Write > Create Tuplet.

   • Click Tuplets in the Notes toolbox.

     

4. Enter the tuplet you want into the popover as a ratio. For example, enter 3:2 to input triplets.
5. Press Return to close the popover.

   The tuplet is entered.

6. Enter or play in the pitches you want.

   Dorico continues inputting tuplets of the same ratio until told to stop.

   Tip

   You can advance the caret using Space to continue inputting tuplets of the same ratio at later rhythmic positions.

7. Stop inputting tuplets in any of the following ways:

   • Press Shift-; to return to inputting normal notes.

   • Press Esc to stop note input completely.

   • Move the caret with the arrow keys to return to inputting normal notes.

   Note

   If you want to input a different type of tuplet immediately after inputting tuplets, you must stop the first type of tuplet before inputting the second type. If you do not stop the first type, the second type is input as a nested tuplet.