adjust octave
command + option + up/down arrow key
adjust note rhythmic value
shift option left right arrow key
shift note (or staff object i.e. clef) forwards/backwards
option left right arrow key
managing multiple voices on note input
shift v to add, v to toggle until desired
adjusting objects in engrave mode
use option + arrow key for fine adjust, command option + arrow for gross adjust
remove or add bar(s)
shift b , -1 , 1, etc
specify octave placement during note input
shift alt [note] to send note above, control + [note] to send below
jump to next bar line / previous barline
command + left / right arrow
increase / decrease grid value
option ] • option [
respell accidental
option = • option -
zoom in / out
command = / -
system break (engrave mode)
shift s
write mode:
split beam
control \
beam together
control option \
navigate to next / prev barline
command page up / page down
engrave mode:
make into system
option command m
make into frame
select in-point, while holding command select out-point (usually the barline) and then
shift option command m
increase grid
7 / m1
decrease grid
6 •···
scissor
scissor / join
note values
whole note
1
half note
2
dotted note
3
quarter note
4
eight note
1 / in
16th note
2 / out
32nd note
3 / repeat
64th note
4 / tape studder
respell note name above
microphone
respell note name below
com
lengthen note by grid duration
sequencer
shorten note by grid duration
8 / m2
playback
play from selection (P)
play button
stop playback
stop button
mode switching
setup mode
waveform / sound
write mode
drum kit
engrave mode
tape
print mode
mixer
@hopranch each one is manually set in the preferences