measure or anacrusis again
I asked about anacrusis before and everyone told me to do something with "measure", but I cannot find measure anywhere and even "help" doesn't know what it is
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Right-click the measure / Measure Properties / Measure duration: set the Actual value, e.g.1/4 / OK - image below
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In the Handbook: https://handbook.musescore.org/notation/rhythm-meter-and-measures/measu…
NB: when creating a new score, you already can set a pickup measure: https://handbook.musescore.org/introduction/create-your-first-score#ent…
2) Right click on the measure. Choose "Measure properties".
3,4) Change the measure's actual duration to 1/4
5) Click OK or Apply.
In reply to 2) Right click on the… by PhysNoval
@PhysNoval : For the record, what's the point of reproducing the same message?
In reply to For the record, what's the… by cadiz1
Well, I have attached a very detailed picture to my reply. I thought that it was necessary to give a more thorough answer since rhban struggles with it for so long (https://musescore.org/en/node/333301 https://musescore.org/en/node/378757)
Right-click on a measure (aka a "bar"). Don't right-click on any note or rest, just on blank space within the measure. The context menu looks like this and the option you want is highlighted in my image.
it's possible that your menu says, "Bar properties..." rather than "Measure properties...". UK versus US versions.
In reply to Right-click on a measure … by TheHutch
@rhban is Australian. I quote from a Guide to Australian English: "Australian English is a variety of English originating in Australia. It is often considered a blend of standard British English and standard American English, as it shares characteristics with both varieties"
Here we are...🙄🤪
In reply to @rhban is Australian. I… by cadiz1
I will place a small bet with myself that @rhban has the UK version and that's why they didn't see "measure". @rhban? over to you?