Note entry. When entering notes in the “Before Duration” and “After inputting note” modes when adding accidentals. When moving the note pitch using the arrows, the last saved sound is played. For example, if I enter a quarter note g1 and then use the up arrow to enter the next note c2, the “g” soun…

“Before Duration” mode and “After inputting note” accedences, dots. During this setting, you cannot hear the notes being entered. Example: I click “G” then “5”. “Eighth note g” is inserted, but no sound is played !!! NO OK I click “G” then “5”, then “=”. “Eighth note g#” is inserted and the so…

Sorry that I’ve still not had a chance to investigate this in detail. I will do so as soon as I can.

Maybe something was figured out? I was hoping it would be included in 6.0.10… Well, I’m still waiting :frowning:

I’ve looked into this today, and the current behaviour is deliberate. When pitch before duration input is active: – If Play changes of shadow note pitch in pitch before duration input is deactivated (on the Note Input and Editing page of Preferences), Dorico won’t audition when you type a key for e…

Thank you for your answer. The problem is that in the “Before Duration” and “Specify accidental … - After inputting note” modes and when the “Play changes of shadow note…” option is turned off, the sound is played when the rhythmic value is pressed on the computer keyboard. With these settings, it …

I see there are new updates. However, they don’t solve the above problem. Is there a chance this feature will be added in a future update?

There’s always a chance, yes, but we have no concrete plans right this minute.

Is there any work being done on this option? My students are really looking forward to this option.

Good morning, I’d like to revisit the topic of playing the last note after entering a note, which I raised in this thread a few months ago. The discussion at the time (with Daniel Spreadbury) indicated that the current limitation on note hearing in Pitch Before Duration mode was intentional – to pr…

It has been over a year, and the problem still hasn’t been resolved. This is very disappointing, as it is a key issue for a large number of users who switched to Dorico from Finale. Unfortunately, there is still no sound when entering notes while using the “Pitch Before Duration” and “Specify Accide…

"After inputting note" - the last sound heard

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Christian_R February 4, 2026, 11:53pm 35

Hi @Trumpetman,

here an important post (just in case you didn’t read it):

And also these, to take a look behind the scenes ;-):

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