# Rhythm slashes above stave **URL:** \ **Category:** Dorico\ **Created:** [August 17, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rhythm-slashes-above-stave/802217 "2022-08-17T23:02:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dazzjazz](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/dazzjazz/32/116074_2.png) [@dazzjazz](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/dazzjazz)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rhythm-slashes-above-stave/802217/1 "2022-08-17T23:02:22Z")
Hi, I’m writing a lead sheet and need to place some rhythm slashes in small size font above the stave. How do I do this please? Thanks Darren ---
**Author:** ![DanielMuzMurray](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/danielmuzmurray/32/245301_2.png) [@DanielMuzMurray](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/DanielMuzMurray)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rhythm-slashes-above-stave/802217/2 "2022-08-18T00:00:17Z")
With stems? Create a slash voice for them and scale to cue. > **[Inputting notes into slash voices](https://steinberg.help/dorico_pro/v4/en/dorico/topics/write_mode/write_mode_note_input/write_mode_voices_slashes_inputting_t.html)** > > You can input notes into multiple slash voices; for example, if you want to indicate a precise rhythm without specifying pitches. By default, the first slash voice is up-stem, but you can add extra slash voices both with and without stems, and switch... ---
**Author:** ![dazzjazz](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/dazzjazz/32/116074_2.png) [@dazzjazz](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/dazzjazz)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rhythm-slashes-above-stave/802217/3 "2022-08-18T02:44:40Z")
Thanks - I have made them into cues, but how do I get them above the stave? ---
**Author:** ![DanielMuzMurray](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/danielmuzmurray/32/245301_2.png) [@DanielMuzMurray](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/DanielMuzMurray)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 3:16am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rhythm-slashes-above-stave/802217/4 "2022-08-18T03:16:07Z")
> **[Changing the staff position of rhythm slashes](https://steinberg.help/dorico_pro/v4/en/dorico/topics/notation_reference/notation_reference_rhythm_slashes/notation_reference_rhythm_slashes_staff_position_changing_t.html)** > > You can change the staff position of rhythm slashes in both slash voices and slash regions; for example, to accommodate other notes at the same rhythmic positions better. By default, rhythm slashes are positioned on the middle line of the staff. ---
**Author:** ![YourMusic.Pro](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/yourmusic.pro/32/716_2.png) [@YourMusic.Pro](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/YourMusic.Pro)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rhythm-slashes-above-stave/802217/5 "2022-08-18T06:59:16Z")
Another way would be to use a special staff to write the kicks, and then cue them into the staff where you want them, like so : > [@This would be the easiest, most consistent way to create rhythmic hints above the staff!](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/this-would-be-the-easiest-most-consistent-way-to-create-rhythmic-hints-above-the-staff/781646/3): > > Well, after some experimentation, here’s my recipe: Create a new Player, assign generic “Treble Staff” instrument. 1b. Enable Cues for Full Score layout (in case of simple leadsheet). Create a cue in the staff where you want the hints to appear, you can also have the cue span the entire flow! Create desired kicks in the special cue source staff. You can even change noteheads for a slash appearance and hide rests, and then choose rhythmic cue. Adjust distance from staff as needed. Hide or rena… ---
**Author:** ![dazzjazz](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/dazzjazz/32/116074_2.png) [@dazzjazz](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/dazzjazz)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2022, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rhythm-slashes-above-stave/802217/6 "2022-08-18T23:57:42Z")
Hmmm…hopefully this feature can be implanted in future versions. As much as I appreciate the help, I’m not convinced by any of these solutions. Sincerely, Darren ---
**Author:** ![DanielMuzMurray](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/danielmuzmurray/32/245301_2.png) [@DanielMuzMurray](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/DanielMuzMurray)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/rhythm-slashes-above-stave/802217/7 "2022-08-19T00:28:17Z")
Can you describe what your ideal method would be?