Press an instrument key to add a note to the score.For example, snares, sidesticks and all cymbals are normally added to voice 1 bass drum to voice 2.
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Note: If you click on the percussion staff without entering note input mode, you can demo the percussion instruments from the MIDI keyboard.Ĭlick on the note or rest where you want to start. To add notes to a percussion staff from a MIDI keyboard:Įnsure that the MIDI keyboard is connected and functioning correctly. These methods can be used in any desired combination: MIDI keyboard You can add notes to a percussion staff from any of the following: If the latter, voice 1 (the upper voice) usually contains (up-stem) notes played by the hands while voice 2 (the lower voice) usually contains (down-stem) notes played by the feet (see image below).
![mouse on the track drum kit mouse on the track drum kit](https://dygtyjqp7pi0m.cloudfront.net/i/35395/30472972_3.jpg)
For a drumset, one or two voices can be used.
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On a 5-line percussion staff, each instrument is assigned a vertical staff position (line or space) and a notehead shape. to a 2-line staff) can be made from the score itself (see Advanced Style Properties). When you create a percussion staff using the New Score Wizard or the Instruments dialog, MuseScore automatically chooses the most appropriate staff type (1-, 3-, or 5-line) for the instrument: this can be changed, if required, using the "Staff type" column on the Choose instruments / Instruments page. Entering percussion notation is somewhat different to entering notation for pitched instruments (such as the piano or violin).