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Notation reference
Beaming
A beam is a line that connects notes with tails to show rhythmic grouping, which varies according to the metrical structure of the current time signature.
Beam groups
Notes are commonly beamed as regular groups to help reflect the meter. You can control how notes are beamed in multiple ways in Dorico Elements.
Splitting beam groups
You can split beams into two beam groups at specific rhythmic positions. You can also split secondary beams within beamed groups.

Splitting beam groups

You can split beams into two beam groups at specific rhythmic positions. You can also split secondary beams within beamed groups.

Procedure

Select the noteheads to the right of where you want to split beams.
Split the beam or secondary beam in one of the following ways:
- Choose Edit > Beaming > Split Beam.
- Choose Edit > Beaming > Split Secondary Beam.
Tip
You can also choose these options from the context menu.

Result

Beams/Secondary beams are split to the left of each selected note, but the notes either side of the split remain grouped if there are at least two beamed notes on each side that can be in a beam group.

Tip

To unbeam the entire selection and give all notes in the group individual tails, you can make all notes unbeamed.