Is it possible to put ca. before the numeric tempo?

Dorico
1

if I input q=ca. 122 it enters, but the q stays a q instead of a note head. This is a fairly common thing in newer music and would be nice to be able to do.

2

write q=122, and THEN, once it’s on the score, select it and use the properties to add what you want :wink:

3

Marc: thanks for the suggestion, but if I single click on the metronome mark nothing happens. If I double click on it, it goes into note entry mode with the carat, so it seems I can’t edit it once it’s there.

4

Click on the metronome mark and look for its properties in the bottom panel (cmd-8) There you should find everything you need. I attach a picture to make myself clear.

I added the tempo text and value using shift-T, then I wrote Allegro tranquillo q=122 in the popover.

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Hope it helps !

5

Thanks Marc, that clarified the process. I would not have thought to look there.

6

If you want this abbreviation regularly, would this option help?

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7

Why not just put the tempo you want? Believe me, performers will add the ‘ca.’ element, with or without your permission!

But if you want ‘ca.’, that’s how.