3/4 to 3/8
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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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- michelp
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Under Utilities -> Change -> Note Durations : 50 % (Rebar music checked)
Then, change the time signature to 3/8 (2 dotted quarter notes, rebar music checked).
Then, change the time signature to 3/8 (2 dotted quarter notes, rebar music checked).
Michel
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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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- motet
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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!
Even with some extra bars, cleaning it up has got to be better than re-entering everything!