Inputting holds and pauses with the panel

You can input holds and pauses using the Holds and Pauses panel, both during step input and by adding them to existing music.

Note

These steps describe inputting with the default mouse input preference Create item at selection.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, do one of the following:

    • Start note input.

    • Select an existing note to which you want to add a hold or pause.

      Note

      You can only add one hold or pause to one note at a time.

  2. In the Notations toolbox, click Holds and Pauses to show the Holds and Pauses panel.
  3. In the Holds and Pauses panel, click the hold or pause you want.

Result

During step input, the specified hold or pause is input at the caret position.

Fermatas appear above the selected note, and above all notes or rests at that rhythmic position on all staves, or the rhythmic position of the note, chord, or rest that corresponds with the end of the fermata.

Breath marks appear to the right of the caret or selected note.

Caesuras appear to the left of the caret or selected note, and appear on all staves at that same rhythmic position.