Adding a key signature
In this section, you learn how to add a key signature. You can add a key signature at any rhythmic position on the staff.
When you start a new project from scratch, by default, there is no key signature shown. Depending on the kind of music you are writing, the key signature might be taken to mean C major or an open key with no specific tonal center.
You can change the key anywhere on the staff. To add a different key signature at the beginning of the staff, for example, D major, proceed as follows:
Procedure
- Select the first note on the staff.
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Press Shift-K.
This opens the key signatures popover on top of the staff.
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Enter a key signature into the popover. If you want to enter D major, enter an uppercase D.
For D minor, enter a lowercase d.
- Press Return.
Result
The key signature is inserted between the clef and the time signature. Dorico Pro automatically adds accidentals where necessary.