Inputting key signatures with the popover

You can input key signatures using the key signatures popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music.

Note

It is not necessary to input different key signatures for transposing instruments, as Dorico for iPad automatically shows the appropriate key signatures for transposing instruments in transposing layouts.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, do one of the following:

    • Start note input.

    • Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a key signature.

  2. Open the key signatures popover in any of the following ways:

    • Press Shift-K.

    • In the Notations toolbox, click Popovers Popovers button, then Key Signatures Key Signatures button.

  3. Enter the key signature you want into the popover.

    For example, enter g for G minor or 3s for 3 sharps.

    Note

    Entering 3s creates a key signature of A major, rather than F♯ minor.

  4. Press Return to close the popover.

Result

During note input, key signatures are input at the caret position, even if this is in the middle of a bar. However, it is preferable to input key signature changes at barlines.

All subsequently input notes follow the input key signature, until the next existing key signature or the end of the flow, whichever comes first. If playing in notes using a MIDI keyboard, accidentals are spelled according to the key signature.

When adding key signatures to existing music, they are added at the rhythmic position of the earliest selected item. They appear to the right of barlines and clefs, and to the left of other items, even if this is in the middle of an existing bar. If you selected an existing key signature, the new key signature directly replaces the existing one.

Key signatures that do not show accidentals, such as A minor or open key signatures, are indicated by signposts.