courtesy key change
OS: Windows 11 Version 2009 or later, Arch.: x86_64, MuseScore Studio version (64-bit): 4.5.2-251141402, revision: ac9d3bc
How do I get MS4 to show the courtesy key change? I'd like it to show the new key at the end of the previous bar. Currently it just shows the 'new' key once arrived. (if that makes sense). Attached screen shot btw.
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Did you look at this? https://handbook.musescore.org/notation/pitch/key-signatures#courtesy-k…
In reply to Did you look at this? https:… by Shoichi
yes I "almost" did. I mis-spelt courtesy ("curtesy") and understandably the search turned up blank! Doh.
Thank you
In reply to yes I "almost" did. I mis… by onscuba
;-)
In reply to ;-) by Shoichi
When a key signature change falls at the start of a system, a courtesy is shown at the end of the previous system.
![Capture d’écran 2025-05-30 à 18.03.03.png]( "Capture d’écran 2025-05-30 à 18.03.03.png")
But, and I quote you: "I'd like it to show the new key at the end of the previous bar"
It's not the same thing.
Isn't this what you're looking for - image below?
EDIT: if so, go to menu Format / Style / Accidentals / Enable button (second button): "Before key signature if changing..."
In reply to When a key signature change… by cadiz1
yes that is exactly what I'm after!
In reply to Did you look at this? https:… by Shoichi
I think I've followed the handbook's suggested advice (as per my new screen shot) but it still doesn't appear. Which bit have I failed to follow please? Thank you
In reply to I think I've followed the… by onscuba
See my previous edited comment (EDIT)
![Capture d’écran 2025-05-30 à 18.22.57.png]( "Capture d’écran 2025-05-30 à 18.22.57.png")
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In reply to See my previous edited… by cadiz1
Thank you! Exactly what I needed.