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Add Lyrics The Polyphonic notation feature is used to write multiple voices on one staff, or to have all note stems point in the same direction (regardless of pitch) for a single voice on a staff. Depending on what you have previously written, there are different ways to go about using this feature. Single Voices (one line on a staff): To have all note stems point in a single direction (regardless of pitch), select the Polyphonic button on your Note Palette. From here you will have two options; "All stems up" or "All stems down."
Choose the direction you would like the stems to point then press "Okay." All stems (on this staff only) will follow the direction you selected. Multiple Voices (two lines on a staff): If you are starting a new measure: Select the measure rest. This will open the Note Palette, where you may choose the "Polyphonic" button. A new window will open.
Select the "Two Rhythms - polyphonic" button. This will change the measure rest from one voice to two, with an upper and lower voice (as pictured below).
From here, you may select a rest (either the upper or lower) and begin notation just like you would with a single voice. If you already have notes in a measure: Select one of the notes. This will open the Note Palette, where you may choose the "Polyphonic" button. A new window will open.
Select the "Two Rhythms - polyphonic" button. This will allow multiple voices to be on the same staff. At this point, you will also have the option to move your existing notation to either the upper melodic line or the lower melodic line. Once you select "Okay" the change will apply and you can continue with your writing. |
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