Two Coda Questions

[Wagnergrad96]

Ok, so I made my coda. My piece starts in 6/8 then switches to 4/4 when it goes to the DS, it's back to 6/8 and the coda is in 6/8

When I did the coda setup, it automatically made the coda in 4/4 because the previous measure (the DC al coda) was in 4/4. I had to manually add the 6/8 measure to the coda. is that correct form or should it be assumed because the measure that is played before going to the coda is in 6/8?



Second, somehow when I used the "create coda system," I must have set it up so that the measures can't be size adjusted. I've never seen those grey lock things. The measure are too tight and I want them to expand below but it won't let me.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as they always are. Thanks

T

[michelp]

1) If you are already in 6/8 before the coda, adding the 6/8 in the coda doesn't seem necessary to me.
2) Selection tool. Select a measure to send it to the next system with the down arrow key.
Don't forget to respace, and do an "update layout".

[Wagnergrad96]

Well, remember, the measure on the paper before the coda is in 4/4 then it hits a DS which is in 6/8. The last measure that is PLAYED before the coda is in 6/8.

I will try to adjust the measures as you suggest. Thanks

[miker]

I would keep the courtesy time change, even though I agree that it isn't needed. It costs nothing, and it might prevent a mistake.