Tuplets are used to write rhythms beyond the beat divisions usually permitted by the time signature. For example, triplet eighth notes (quavers) in a 4-4 time signature divide the quarter note (crotchet) beat into three instead of two.
To create a triplet, first select a note on the score that specifies the full duration of the triplet group. For example, a group of triplet eighth notes (quavers) has a "full duration" of one quarter note (crotchet).
From the main menu, choose Notes → Tuplets → Triplet. This creates a triplet by dividing the full duration into three equal parts.
They can be further edited.
Tuplet entry works slightly differently in note input mode than the method outlined above. You must select the duration first, and enter pitches afterward. Below are step-by-step instructions for making triplet eighth notes.
To change the display properties of a tuplet, select the tuplet number, or bracket, and use the Inspector (F8).
If neither the number nor the bracket is shown, select a note from the tuplet, then use the Tuplet button in Inspector to see the above dialog.
For Direction
, choose Auto
to place the bracket on the same side of the note heads as the stem, or beam. Choose Up
, or Down
to explicitly place the bracket above or below the note heads, respectively, regardless of the stem, or beam position.
For Number type
, choose Number
to show an integer, Relation
to show a ratio of two integers, or Nothing
to show no number at all.
For Bracket type
, choose Automatic
to hide the bracket for beamed notes and show the bracket if the tuplet includes unbeamed notes or rests. Choose Bracket
, or Nothing
to explicitly show, or hide the bracket, respectively.
If you move the bracket, or tuplet number, you can see vertical and horizontal offset being updated (default offsets are 0sp for both).
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You can restore default settings with the arrow return button on the right.
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Go to Style → General... and select Tuplets. It enables you to change all tuplet properties.
Two adjustments are possible: Vertical and Horizontal