Changing the metronome mark value

You can change the metronome mark value of individual absolute tempo marks after they have been input, including changing the beat unit.

Note

These steps do not apply to gradual tempo changes or reset/relative tempo marks.

Procedure

  1. Select the absolute tempo marks whose metronome mark values you want to change. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
  2. In the Properties panel, change the value for Tempo (bpm) in the Tempo group.
  3. Press Return.
  4. Choose the appropriate note duration and rhythm dot, if applicable, for Beat unit.

Result

The metronome mark value and beat unit is changed for the selected absolute tempo marks. This affects the tempo of playback, even if no metronome mark component is shown for those tempo marks.

Note
  • If you enter decimals, Dorico Pro automatically rounds them up/down to the nearest whole number for the metronome mark. However, your specified value still affects the tempo in playback.

  • You can also change the metronome mark value by opening the tempo popover and changing the entry.