Changing the metronome mark value

You can change the metronome mark value of individual absolute tempo marks after they have been input, including changing the beat unit.

Note

These steps do not apply to gradual tempo changes or reset/relative tempo marks.

Prerequisite

  • The lower zone is shown.

  • Properties is selected in the lower zone toolbar.

  • If you are in Engrave mode, Graphic Editing Graphic Editing button is selected in the Engrave toolbox.

Procedure

  1. Select the absolute tempo marks whose metronome mark values you want to change. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
  2. In the Properties panel, change the value for Tempo (bpm) in the Tempo group.
  3. Press Return.
  4. Choose the appropriate note duration and rhythm dot, if applicable, for Beat unit.

Result

The metronome mark value and beat unit is changed for the selected absolute tempo marks. This affects the tempo of playback, even if no metronome mark component is shown for those tempo marks.

Note

  • By default, any decimals you enter are hidden and the displayed metronome mark value appears as the nearest integer. However, metronome marks always reflect their exact values in playback.

  • You can also change the metronome mark value by opening the tempo popover and changing the entry.