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Hi. I'd like to use a time signature like the one used in America from West Side Story; that is: odd numbered bars in 6/8 and even numbered bars in 3/4 without having to change the time signature every measure. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

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If I understand you correctly, the time signature at the beginning should display as 6/8 + 3/4, right?

 

1) Time Signature Tool.

Select All, and set the time signature to 6/8 (work smarter, and use the context menu).

 

2) (Time Signature Tool)

Double-click the first measure.

In the dialog box Time Signature, expand the dialog box by clicking “More Options”.

Select “Use a Different Time Signature for Display”.

Set the “Display Time Signature” to 6/8 + 3/4 (Use the button “Composite…”).

 

3) Double-click the second measure.

Change the “Real Time Signature” to 3/4, but keep the “Display Time Signature” as 6/8 + 3/4.

 

4) Select the first two measures (NB: Stack Selection!), and Copy/Paste them as many times as needed.

 

 

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Fantastic! Thank you. Much appreciated.

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