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Write mode
Write mode allows you to input and edit your music, including changing the rhythmic positions of items, changing the pitch of notes, and deleting notes and items. The available toolboxes and panels allow you to input all the notes and notation items that are most commonly used.
Rhythmic grid
The rhythmic grid is a unit of rhythmic duration whose value affects certain aspects of inputting and editing, such as the amount by which items move. However, it does not control the duration of notes and items that you input.
Changing the rhythmic grid resolution
You can change the resolution of the rhythmic grid. The resolution is indicated by the button in the toolbar and beat divisions/subdivisions in the ruler markings above the caret.

Changing the rhythmic grid resolution

You can change the resolution of the rhythmic grid. The resolution is indicated by the button in the toolbar and beat divisions/subdivisions in the ruler markings above the caret.

The rhythmic grid resolution is set to eighth notes (quavers) by default.

Procedure

Change the resolution of the rhythmic grid in any of the following ways:
- To decrease the rhythmic grid resolution, press Opt-].
- To increase the rhythmic grid resolution, press Opt-[.
- In the secondary toolbar, click Rhythmic Grid and choose the resolution you want.

Result

Decreasing the rhythmic grid resolution makes it finer by making the note value shorter. Increasing the rhythmic grid resolution makes it coarser by making the note value longer.

Tip

You can assign your own key commands for increasing and decreasing the rhythmic grid resolution.