Moving dynamic points

You can move individual dynamic points, including moving them upwards and downwards to change their dynamic level. For example, if you want individual dynamics to take effect slightly earlier, or to adjust the volume of specific existing dynamics.

Prerequisite

  • The lower zone is shown.

  • Key Editor is selected in the lower zone toolbar.

  • Select is selected in the Key Editor panel toolbar.

  • You have selected the instruments you want to show in the Key Editor.

  • You have added the Dynamics editor to the Key Editor.

Procedure

  1. In the Dynamics editor, select the dynamic points you want to move.
    Tip

    To move dynamics input in Write mode rhythmically, you can select only their start point, including for gradual dynamics and combined/force dynamics that have multiple points.

  2. Move the selected dynamic points in any of the following ways:

    • Click and drag them in any direction.

      Note

      You can only move dynamics input in Write mode either horizontally or vertically at a time.

    • To move dynamic points to the right/left only, hold Shift while dragging them to the right/left.

    • To move dynamic points upwards/downwards only, hold Shift while dragging them upwards/downwards.

    • To move a single dynamic input in Write mode to the next notehead on the staff, press Alt/Opt-Right Arrow.

    • To move a single dynamic input in Write mode to the previous notehead on the staff, press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow.

    • To move dynamic points to the right according to the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Ctrl/Cmd-Alt/Opt-Right Arrow.

    • To move dynamic points to the left according to the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Ctrl/Cmd-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow.

      Note

      When multiple dynamics are selected, you can only move them according to the current rhythmic grid resolution.

Result

The selected dynamic points are moved to new positions. Moving them to the right/left affects their rhythmic positions. Moving them upwards/downwards affects their dynamic level.

Moving the end points of gradual dynamics to the right/left lengthens/shortens the corresponding gradual dynamics rhythmically. Their notated length is automatically updated in all applicable layouts.

Note

  • Moving dynamic points for linked dynamics affects all linked dynamics.

  • You cannot drag dynamics input in Write mode beyond other existing dynamic points during the same move. Releasing the mouse causes the moved dynamic points to change the value of the existing dynamic point.