Using an X instead of a note...

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zicktom
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Post by zicktom » Thu Nov 06, 2014 1:00 am

Hi,
You know how in music notation, on a vocal line, they use an X in place of notes when the lyrics are spoken in rhythm, instead of sung? Anyone know how I can insert that X in my vocal line? I thought I found the X on the keypad until I realized it meant double sharp.
Thanks for any help!
Tom
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bobp
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Post by bobp » Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:15 am

Sure. It's called an x notehead. But how you get to it is different in different versions of Sibelius. Look up Noteheads in your manual. Or tell us what version of Sibelius you have.
Bob Porter
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zicktom
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Post by zicktom » Thu Nov 06, 2014 2:19 pm

"Notehead"!! I should have known. I'll look it up. Also, my version of Sibelius is 7.5. Thanks so much! --Tom
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karl28
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Post by karl28 » Thu Nov 06, 2014 3:24 pm

Hi Tom,

To change the notehead of your music, select a note or passage and open the Notations, Noteheads, click on the drop-down gallery. When you've chosen a notehead type, you can click the top part of the button to apply the last-chosen notehead again. The 'x' is at the top.

Regards, Karl
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