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

With stems? Create a slash voice for them and scale to cue. Inputting notes into slash voices 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 …

Thanks - I have made them into cues, but how do I get them above the stave?

Changing the staff position of rhythm slashes 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 st…

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 : [image] This would be the easiest, most consistent way to create rhythmic hints above the staff! Dorico Well, after some experimentation, here’s…

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

Can you describe what your ideal method would be?

Rhythm slashes above stave

Dorico

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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 :