Piano score with two key signature

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Mark I
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Post by Mark I » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:50 pm

Hi. My problema is, how to get in a piano score two different key signature. I mean, in G clef an A major key, and in the F Clef, Bb major key. Bitonal write. Thanx!
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Peter Thomsen
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Post by Peter Thomsen » Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:24 pm

1) Key Signature Tool.
Set the key signature to 3 sharps (= A major).
Now both staves display A major.

2) Staff Tool.
Double-click the lower staff.
The dialog box Staff Attributes appears.

3) In the pane Independent Elements, select "Key Signature".

4) Go back to the Key Signature Tool, and change the lower staff's key signature to 2 flats (= B♭ major).
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Mark I
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Post by Mark I » Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:44 pm

Thank you, Peter. Exactly what i need! Works! Thank you, Master!
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