3/4 to 3/8

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Post by maxxzz » Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:46 pm

Let's say I've written something in 3/4, but now I've decided it should be in 3/8. The score has been completed in 3/4. Is there a way to change the whole piece to 3/8 at the same time cutting all durations in half (i.e. quarter note becomes eighth note). I'm looking for a global edit for this. Any ideas. It seems I used to be able to do that. Thank you.
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Post by michelp » Fri Dec 31, 2021 12:17 am

Under Utilities -> Change -> Note Durations : 50 % (Rebar music checked)
Then, change the time signature to 3/8 (2 dotted quarter notes, rebar music checked).
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Post by maxxzz » Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:32 am

Thank you. That works to some extent, but I'm left with some empty bars, some misaligned music and some misplaced expressions. I've done it several times with the same results. I do not have the very latest version. I'm 26.3 or so. I may have to re-notate it bar by bar.
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Post by motet » Fri Dec 31, 2021 1:51 am

Works for me. The instructions about unchecking "Rebar music" are important. Do you have automatic music spacing and automatic update layout turned on?

Even with some extra bars, cleaning it up has got to be better than re-entering everything!
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Post by maxxzz » Fri Dec 31, 2021 9:15 pm

I'll get back to you, Ludwig. :-) Thank you very much.
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Post by maxxzz » Wed Jan 05, 2022 6:57 pm

I unchecked the rebar boxes, works perfectly. Thank again.
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