Putting more space between staves for vocal

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Post by ernesto1956 » Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:08 pm

I want to put more space in between crowded staves where I have lyrics. See attached sample. Otherwise, the notes run into the lyrics.

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Post by bvstudios » Sat Nov 03, 2012 7:32 am

It looks like it should be fairly straightforward, here. Click on the Staff tool, then select the handle at the top of the bass clef and drag the clef down a few millimeters. This should create a larger space between the treble and bass clefs for your lyrics.
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Post by miker » Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:37 pm

If you click with the staff tool IN FRONT OF a staff, it will select that staff through the entire score. Moving one will move them all. To adjust a single system, use bvstudios' solution.
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Post by ernesto1956 » Sat Nov 03, 2012 8:22 pm

Thank you both. That worked well.

Another question: Having put more space between staves, is there quick and easy way to move the lyrics line up or down as a whole, without having to move individual syllables?
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Post by bvstudios » Sun Nov 04, 2012 1:23 am

Yup, there is... (I assume you are using the Lyrics Tool for this. If not, I strongly suggest you do, as there is much you can do with it.)

With the lyrics tool suggested, check the left margin of your layout. You should see a little box with two arrowhead symbols inside.. By clicking on the inner (closer to the score) arrow, you can select the entire line of lyrics and drag it up or down as needed.

Hope this helps!

PS- If you haven't done so, please view the videos that came with your product. They are well worth a look for the tips and tricks they provide.
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