Changing the allocated string for notes on tablature
You can change the string to which individual notes are allocated on tablature manually; for example, if you input the notes on the notation staff and want to change their default string allocation.
You cannot allocate notes to a string on which they are impossible, such as if the note is lower than the open pitch of the string.
Prerequisite
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The lower zone is shown.
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Properties is selected in the lower zone toolbar.
Procedure
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On tablature, select the fret numbers of notes whose allocated string you want to change.
Note
You must select fret numbers on tablature, you cannot select the notes on notation staves.
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Change their allocated string in any of the following ways:
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To move them up a string, press N.
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To move them down a string, press M.
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In the Properties panel, select a string from the String menu in the Notes and Rests group.
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Result
The string to which the selected notes are allocated is changed. Using the key commands changes the string of the selected notes proportionally, whereas selecting a string from the String menu allocates all selected notes to the selected string.
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If they are now allocated to the same string as another note at that rhythmic position, both notes appear beside each other and are colored green.
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Deactivating the property resets the selected notes to their default string.