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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.
Centered beams
Centered beams are positioned between high and low notes within the same beamed group, typically drawn in the middle of the staff or between the staves of grand staff instruments.
Removing centered beams
You can remove centered beams and revert beams to their default placements either above or below the phrase.

Removing centered beams

You can remove centered beams and revert beams to their default placements either above or below the phrase.

Procedure

Select at least one note in each centered beam that you want to revert to the default placement. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
In the secondary toolbar, click Context Menu and choose Stem > Remove Centered Beam.

The centered beams are removed.

Tip

You can assign a key command for Remove Centered Beam on the Key Commands page in Preferences.