Beats and Rhythms for Educational Worksheets

Dorico
1

Is there a way to show the beats and their subdivisions above a phrase so that students can learn to count? I would want to show the beat subdivisions above an example like the one attached.

Thanks.

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2

Probably the easiest solution is to use shift-X text above the notes where you want to show beats and subdivisions.

3

You could use horizontal lines to group the beats. You will need to experiment a bit with the properties for the start and end positions to get them looking the way you want them.
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4

If you want to write above the notes how to count the rhythms I would use lyrics for that.

Thomas

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5

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I’m aiming for something like Thomas’ solution. I guess if I use lyrics, and then type in (like your example) “3 e +” where I want smaller divisions of the beat where the notes don’t exist, that would work.

6

As an aside, you may want to set Engraving Options—Lyrics, minimum space between syllables to a small value, so lyrics don’t change your spacing. If that matters in your situation.

7

Do note that lyrics can be attached to any point on the grid, using the caret. “3 e +” can be inputted as three separate lyrics.

8

Thanks Dan and Leo.