Inputting bars/beats with the system track

You can insert bars/beats into existing music using the system track; for example, if you decide you want to repeat several bars before the next section. You can insert whole bars and just a few beats.
Note

You cannot use the system track during note input.

Prerequisite

The system track is shown.

Procedure

  1. In the system track, select the region whose duration you want to insert.

    For example, if you want to insert two bars, select two bars in the system track immediately before where you want the two new bars to be input.

  2. Click Add above the system track.

    Add appears highlighted when you hover your mouse pointer over it.

Result

The rhythmic duration selected in the system track is added immediately after the end of the selection. Existing music after the selection is pushed back after the inserted bars/beats.

Tip

  • Another way to add bars is by choosing a note duration, such as a whole note when in a 4/4 time signature, and pressing Space repeatedly during note input.

  • You can assign a key command for Add Bar at End of Flow on the Key Commands page in Preferences.