Inputting notes in Insert mode

In Insert mode, you can input notes before existing notes without overriding them. This allows you to push existing notes ahead at the same time as inputting new notes at their previous positions.

1. In Write mode, start note input.
2. Press the number on your computer keyboard that corresponds to the note value you want to input.

   For example, press 5 for eighth notes (quavers), 6 for quarter notes (crotchets), 7 for half notes (minims), and so on.

3. Press I to activate Insert mode.

   In Insert mode, the caret shows V and inverted V shapes at the top and bottom.

   

4. Input the pitches you want in any of the following ways:

   • Press the corresponding letters on your keyboard.

   • Click the staff at the rhythmic positions where you want to input notes.

     A shadow notehead appears when inputting with the mouse to indicate where the note will be input.

   • Play the notes on a MIDI keyboard.

5. Optional: Press I again to deactivate Insert mode and return to normal note input.
6. Press Esc or Return to stop note input.