2/2 and 6/4

[mdp842]

Hi! How can I write these two independent time signatures, 2/2 and 6/4, aligned? It’s from Britten’s Sea Interludes.

The only solution I’ve found is to write 2/2 (6/4) in the popover. The only thing left would be to know how to hide just the 2/2. Otherwise, I’ll leave it like this; it’s clearer for the musician…

Or maybe, since I’m doing it anyway, it would be better to write “2/2 / 6/4” instead of “2/2 (6/4)”, or just “(6/4)” if that’s possible? Here we’re already getting into the realm of musical notation.

There’s also the additional problem that Dorico interprets the 6/4 as being longer than the 2/2 because it assumes quarter note = quarter note.

Thank you!

Martí

[Janus]

You can write independent time signatures using eg. shift-m 2/2 alt-enter.

To keep barlines aligned, you would need to notate one,or other, as hidden tuplets (there are numerous threads on how to do this - search for polymeter?

Currently you cannot put a time signature in parentheses.

[Vadian]

In the Peter Grimes opera score (Boosey & Hawkes) there is written 2/2(6/4)