Accidentals

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FedeFavali
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Post by FedeFavali » Wed Feb 20, 2019 9:33 am

Hello!
I have a question regarding accidentals.
I have a chord made by three notes. How can I put sharp to the first, natural to the second and flat to the third?

Thank you for your time and for your precious help!
Federico
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Post by N Grossingink » Wed Feb 20, 2019 11:52 am

If you enter the notes, the accidentals will show unless that accidental appears in the key signature. To force an accidental to appear, use the "A" key, in the Simple or Speedy Tool.

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Post by michelp » Wed Feb 20, 2019 12:13 pm

The asterisk also works to force an accidental to display. You can also use the plus and minus keys to alter a natural note, adding a sharp or a flat.
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Post by miker » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:24 pm

You can force an accidental to show in simple with the P key. The first tap will show it in parentheses, and a second tap will remove the parends.
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Post by zuill » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:33 pm

The Tool one is in makes a difference. I believe the P key works in Speedy or Simple, but the * (asterisk) or A key approach only works in Speedy. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

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Post by FedeFavali » Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:19 pm

Thank you!! problem solved!
Federico

P.s. Zuill you were right!
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