Tutorials – Dorico

Tip: Shorten or lengthen notes

When note input is active, you can shorten or lengthen the note you have just input by typing Shift+Alt+left or right arrow.
You can change the amount by which the note is shortened or lengthened by increasing or decreasing the value of the rhythmic grid. The key commands for this are Alt+[ and Alt+].
You can also edit existing notes to make the shorter or longer by using the same method. And if Insert mode is active (press I) then subsequent notes will move by the same amount).

Add a translation line for any line of lyrics when editing using the Shift+L popover.
Type Alt+down arrow and enter your translated lyrics as normal.
Dorico will show this translation lyric line in italics.

Select one or more notes.
Open the Properties panel.
Enable the Laissez vibrer tie property.
You can edit their length and shape in Engrave mode.
You can set the length for all laissez vibrer ties in your project by setting the options found on the Ties page of Engraving Options.

Select the gradual dynamic you wish to edit.
Open the Properties panel.
Enable the Gradual Style property and choose a new appearance from the menu.

Start note input, then click the Grace Notes button in the Notes toolbar at the left of the window.
The caret becomes less tall, indicating you are now inputting grace notes.
You can also use the key command /.
By default, grace notes will be slashed.
Press Alt+/ to toggle between slashed and unslashed grace notes.
You can always toggle existing grace notes from slashed to unslashed (or vice versa) using the Grace note type properties in the Grace Note section of the Properties panel.