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konradh
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Post by konradh » Tue Jul 04, 2017 8:16 pm

Suppose I have two notes on the same beat in a vocal or piano arrangement. I realize one note has to be changed. The selection tool selects both notes. I cannot find a way to select just one of the notes.

The same problem occurs with the eraser tool.

Advice?


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Post by miker » Tue Jul 04, 2017 9:05 pm

Select the chord. (I think) Ctrl-Up or Down arrow should move you to the single note.
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Post by konradh » Tue Jul 04, 2017 9:18 pm

Thanks again for trying to help. CTRL+(arrow) doesn't do anything, and neither does an arrow key alone.

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Post by motet » Tue Jul 04, 2017 9:33 pm

Perhaps a Windows/Mac difference. I believe this is all covered in the manual. Probably a good idea to at least the Simple Entry section and familiarize yourself with all of the features.

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Post by konradh » Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:10 pm

Thanks, I check the manual before posting questions. Take care.

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Post by miker » Tue Jul 04, 2017 11:12 pm

From the PM2014 manual:
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Post by motet » Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:37 am

Use the Simple Entry tool, not the Selection tool. Ctrl-click carefully on the notehead you want to change. Use the arrow keys to move it up or down.
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Post by miker » Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:28 am

That's the unspoken trick! I double click on the chord, which automatically puts me in the Simple Entry tool. Then the arrows work as they should (with the modifier key, of course.)
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