beats added to measure on note input
I'm working on a 5/4 piece with 7 parts, some parts have more than one voice. MS4 (OS: Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS, Arch.: x86_64, MuseScore version (64-bit): 4.2.1-240230938, revision: d757433) now has started adding beats to the measure when I put notes in, replacing rests. The workaround seems to be pasting the notes, instead of using note input, and then adjusting their pitch and duration.
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You have probably inadvertently switched to Insert mode for note entry rather than the default Step time. See https://musescore.org/en/handbook/4/alternative-note-input-methods
In reply to You have probably… by SteveBlower
Indeed, thank you very much! I was not aware of this feature (and might question its usefulness...)
In reply to Indeed, thank you very much!… by psjuma
It has its uses: entering a cadenza for example. It means you don't have to work out the exact total duration of the notes in the cadenza before entering it. In insert mode the measure expands to accommodate the notes.
In reply to Indeed, thank you very much!… by psjuma
A year or two ago (not sure how long ago?), there was an fairly acrimonious discussion about this. Some people insisted that such was the only correct way to enter notes. Personally, I find it the only incorrect way :-) I agree with your question about its utility.
But that's at least partly why it exists.