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Notation reference
Figured bass
Figured bass is a shorthand that uses figures to specify the harmony above the notated bass notes. It is particularly common in Baroque and early Classical music and in the parts of accompanying instruments, such as harpsichords and viols.
Positions of figured bass
Figured bass is automatically organized into rows according to the number of rows required in each system independently. By default, rows are aligned at the top when below the staff and at the bottom when above the staff to minimize the gap between figured bass and the staff.
Moving figured bass figures rhythmically
You can move figured bass figures to new rhythmic positions after they have been input.

Moving figured bass figures rhythmically

You can move figured bass figures to new rhythmic positions after they have been input.

Procedure

In Write mode, select the figured bass figures you want to move.

Note
When using the mouse, you can only move one figure rhythmically at a time.
Move the figures according to the current rhythmic grid resolution in any of the following ways:
- Press Alt/Opt-Right Arrow to move them to the right.
- Press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow to move them to the left.
- Click and drag the figure to the right/left.

Result

The selected figures are moved to new rhythmic positions.

Note

Only one figured bass figure can exist at each rhythmic position. If a figure passes over another figure as part of its move, the existing figure is deleted.

You can undo this action, but any figures deleted in the process are only restored if you moved the figure using the keyboard.