From the course: Sibelius Ultimate 2019 Essential Training: The Basics
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Alphanumeric note input - Sibelius Tutorial
From the course: Sibelius Ultimate 2019 Essential Training: The Basics
Alphanumeric note input
- [Instructor] Using the mouse to input notes in Sibelius is probably the most obvious note input method, but it is also the slowest. A much more efficient way of inputting notes is by using your computer's QWERTY keyboard and the numeric keypad to enter notes alphanumerically. It takes a bit of practice and requires a bit of muscle memory, but if you invest some time into learning note input methods that do not require the mouse, you'll enjoy the benefits later. To be successful with alphanumeric note input, you must first make a connection between Sibelius' onscreen keypad and your computer's numeric keypad, because the Sibelius keypad has been mapped to your computer's numeric keypad. The best way to become acquainted with the mapping of the numeric keypad, is by escaping out of the score entirely, pressing the escape button a few times, and then pressing the buttons on your computer's numeric keypad and watching…
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Getting familiar with the keypad4m 35s
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Mouse Note Input and snap positions11m 27s
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Inputting ties, articulations, and accidentals9m
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Editing during and after note input6m 51s
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Alphanumeric note input16m 38s
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Step-time note input4m 6s
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Re-inputting pitches4m 30s
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Multiple voices and inputting voice 28m 13s
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