Chord Roman Numerals

Dorico
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Hi - I’m using the lyrics function to make chord roman numerals. I have a dotted half note on beat 2 in 4/4. I want a roman numeral on beat 3, but it keeps skipping over it I guess because there is no note starting there. Any ideas?

Thanks

2

Instead of spacebar, use the right arrow to advance your lyric input using the rhythmic grid value you have set.

3

ok how do i set the grid value again? I forget. thanks.

4

Bottom left corner of the screen, look for the little note icon.

You can also advance the caret while in note input, and input lyrics at any rhythmic position.

5

ok thanks. hrm. The arrow key seems to do the same thing as the space bar.

6

Set your rhythmic grid to a smaller note value.

EDIT: wait, I’m thinking of chord symbols. I was conflating the two functions because of how you’re using one for the other.

Ok, turn on note input, advance the caret to the spot, then Shift-L.

7

i have it set really small - it’s still just jumping from note to note.

8

See my comment above. Use note input.

9

perfect! thanks.

10

Is it possible to move the lyrics above the chord symbols, with both above the staff?

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You can’t move the lyrics above the cord symbols automatically, but you can put the lyrics above the staff. With the lyric window open, press Shift-up arrow before you enter the line of lyrics. Or simply select the lyrics after the fact and press F to flip them above.

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thanks. I have them both above the staff, but the lyrics are underneath the chord symbols. I guess I could move them manually in engrave mode.