Inserting notes with the Fretboard

You can also enter notes onto the staff from the fretboard using the mouse. You always enter notes into the staff at the Now time.

To insert notes on the Fretboard with the mouse

1.	Click in the Time Ruler to set the Now time.

2.	Select the Draw Freehand tool in the Control Bar.

3.	Select a note duration, and a modifier (dot or triplet) if desired.

4.	Click on the guitar strings in the fretboard to enter notes. You can enter up to six simultaneous notes (one per string).

5.	Advance the Now Time by the current note duration using the right arrow key while holding down the shift key. This allows you to quickly enter a series of notes.