Inputting tempo marks with the popover

You can input tempo marks using the tempo popover, both during step input and by adding them to existing music.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, do one of the following:
    • Start note input.

    • Select a barline, notehead, or rest at the rhythmic position where you want to add a tempo mark.

    • Select multiple items that span the duration across which you want to add a gradual tempo change.

  2. Press Shift-T to open the tempo popover.
  3. Enter the tempo you want into the popover.

    For example, enter q=72 or Allegretto.

    When you start entering a tempo into the tempo popover, a menu appears that shows suggested tempos containing the letters/words you enter. You can select one of these suggestions or you can enter your own tempo into the popover.

  4. Press Return to close the popover.

Result

During step input, tempo marks are input at the caret position. Gradual tempo changes, such as rallentando, are also input at the caret position with a default duration of a quarter note. Gradual tempo changes do not extend as you input notes.

When adding tempo marks to existing music, they are added at the rhythmic position of the selected barline, notehead, or rest. Gradual tempo changes span the duration of the selected items.

After Completing This Task

You can lengthen/shorten gradual tempo changes.