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Johnblack
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Post by Johnblack » Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:39 am

I can't find how to insert the small notes (for instance at the end of a "trillo") which cannot be counted in the general rythm check. Not necessarily a predetermined "cadence": sometimes they develops differently. I can't find any topic in Sibelius help dealing with this problem. See attachment. Regards
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andyg
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Post by andyg » Fri Feb 03, 2023 8:32 am

I think you're going to have to fudge this.

Inputting the two semiquaver grace notes is simple enough, but you'll have to move them horizontally into the correct position and no doubt lengthen the bar and shift the preceding crotchet to the left. And then finish off with a non-magnetic slur. Quite a faff!

I'd have gone for a small ossia staff above with the trill written out as per my/the composer's intentions of how it should be played. Still a faff, but probably easier to achieve.

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