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To add a sharped or flatted note

  1. Click the Simple Entry tool image\Simple_Entry_Tool.gif. The Simple Entry Palettes appear.
  2. Click the icon representing the desired note’s duration.
  3. Click the Sharp Tool or Flat Tool .
  4. Click the staff. A sharped or flatted note appears where you clicked. Also, after entering a note, press the LEFT ARROW key to select it. Then, use a keystroke to apply an accidental. Press + to specify a sharp, - to specify a flat and N to specify a natural.
  5. After entering a note with the caret, press + to add a sharp or - to add a flat.

 

 

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