Text
There are many different kinds of text objects in MuseScore (see tables below); text may also be found incorporated into lines. This chapter shows you how to create, format and edit text objects, and also includes information about the following types of text:
| Text type | Uses | |
|---|---|---|
| Staff text | General purpose text attached to a single staff: appearing only in that instrument part. | |
| System text | General purpose text attached to a single staff: appearing in all instrument parts. | |
| Chord symbols | Display the chords associated with a melody: usually above the staff. | |
| Fingering | Numbers or letters attached to notes showing which fingers to use. | |
| Lyrics | Create lyrics attached to a melody. | |
| Rehearsal marks | Facilitate rehearsals, divide score into sections, bookmark passages etc. |
For other types of text available in MuseScore, follow the links below:
| Text type | Uses | |
|---|---|---|
| Tempo marks | Apply metronome and/or expression marks. | |
| Dynamics | Indicate the loudness of a note or phrase. | |
| Swing text | Change from straight to swing time, and vice versa. | |
| Instrument text | Apply mid-staff instrument changes. | |
| Repeats and jumps | Da Capo, Dal segno, Fine etc. | |
| Figured bass | Period notation for keyboardists. | |
| Frame text | Title/composer/lyricist details at the start of a score; songsheet lyrics etc. | |
| Headers/Footers | Page numbers, copyright info etc. at the top/bottom of a page. | |
| Text-lines | Voltas, ottavas, pedal lines, guitar barre lines etc. |