Turning existing notes into grace notes

You can turn any existing notes into grace notes; for example, if you want to edit music you input using MIDI recording.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, select the notes that you want to turn into grace notes.
  2. Optional: Change the grace note type to slashed/unslashed in any of the following ways:
    • Press Alt/Opt-/.

    • In the Notes toolbox, click and hold Grace Notes , then click Unslashed Grace Notes or Slashed Grace Notes .

  3. Do one of the following:
    • Press /.

    • In the Notes toolbox, click Grace Notes .

Result

The selected notes are turned into grace notes with the same notated duration. However, any rhythm dots are removed.

By default, slashed grace notes attach to the rhythmic position following the last selected note in each range, while unslashed grace notes attach to the rhythmic position of the first selected note in each range.

Tip

You can change the default direction when turning existing notes into grace notes in Preferences > Note Input and Editing > Editing.

After Completing This Task

You can change the duration of grace notes.