# Enharmonic tied notes

**URL:** <https://forums.steinberg.net/t/enharmonic-tied-notes/690948>\
**Category:** Dorico\
**Created:** [January 27, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/enharmonic-tied-notes/690948 "2021-01-27T19:49:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![csugrad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@csugrad](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/csugrad)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/enharmonic-tied-notes/690948/1 "2021-01-27T19:49:05Z")

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How do I handle enharmonic notes crossing key changes? For example, coming out of a sharp key I have an F# tied across a key change of Gb and wish the note to be Gb instead of F#. I know I can fake it with a slur instead but hope to not have to do that. I’ve looked in the manual and on here as well as googling but can’t seem to find my answer.

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**Author:** ![pianoleo](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/pianoleo/32/1609_2.png) [@pianoleo](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/pianoleo)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/enharmonic-tied-notes/690948/2 "2021-01-27T19:50:24Z")

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Switch to Engrave mode in order to be able to select a single notehead in the tie chain. Select the notehead and then type Alt— or Alt-= to respell it.

You’re out of luck if you’re not running Dorico Pro, I’m afraid.

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**Author:** ![csugrad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@csugrad](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/csugrad)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/enharmonic-tied-notes/690948/3 "2021-01-27T20:04:24Z")

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Thanks. I’m running Pro and have tried turning to Gb but it still moved the F# to Gb as well. I’ll try it again.

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**Author:** ![pianoleo](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/pianoleo/32/1609_2.png) [@pianoleo](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/pianoleo)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/enharmonic-tied-notes/690948/4 "2021-01-27T20:08:57Z")

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You definitely need to be in Engrave mode, and you definitely need to ensure it’s just the relevant notehead that’s selected.

(and it definitely can be done)  
 ![Jan-27-2021 20-08-36](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/original/3X/b/6/b686ee471c3083e7c1ac61ec9f1b1932ff9320a7.gif)

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**Author:** ![csugrad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b3f665/32.png) [@csugrad](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/csugrad)\
**Post date:** [January 27, 2021, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/enharmonic-tied-notes/690948/5 "2021-01-27T20:15:45Z")

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Yes they worked. I’m not sure why it wouldn’t work earlier. Thanks!

Maybe I needed to just take a break from it and come back later. 👍🏽