Learn Dorico Shortcuts for Windows
Note Input Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcuts |
| Advanced caret in note input |
Spacebar |
| Dotted note input |
. |
| Cycle through the number of dots |
Alt + . |
| Rest input |
, |
| Chord input |
Q |
| Start tuplet |
; |
| Stop tuplet |
: |
| Grace note input |
/ |
| Slashed / unslashed grace note |
Alt + / |
| Insert mode |
I |
| Lock durations |
L |
| Force durations |
O |
| Tie notes |
T |
| Scissor tool |
U |
| New voice |
Shift + V |
| Switch voice |
V |
| New slash voice |
Shift + Alt + V |
| Start slur |
S |
| Stop slur |
Shift + S |
| Crescendo |
< |
| Decrescendo |
> |
| Default pitch |
Y |
| Repeat selection |
R |
Notations Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcuts |
| Note input |
Shift + N |
| Clefs |
Shift + C |
| Key signatures |
Shift + K |
| Time signatures |
Shift + M |
| Tempo |
Shift + T |
| Dynamics |
Shift + D |
| Ornaments |
Shift + O |
| Repeat structures |
Shift + R |
| Bars and barlines |
Shift + B |
| Holds and pauses |
Shift + H |
| Playing techniques |
Shift + P |
| Cues – only in Pro |
Shift + U |
| Markers |
Shift + Alt + M |
| Rehearsal marks |
Shift + A |
| Text |
Shift + X |
| System text |
Shift + Alt + X |
| Lyrics |
Shift + L |
| Chord symbols |
Shift + Q |
| Fingering |
Shift + F |
| Intervals and transpositions |
Shift + I |
Note & Music Symbol Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcut keys |
| 𝅘𝅥𝅲 One Hundred Twenty-eighth Note |
1 |
| 𝅘𝅥𝅲 Sixty-fourth Note |
2 |
| 𝅘𝅥𝅲 Thirty-second Note |
3 |
| 𝅘𝅥𝅯 Sixteenth Note |
4 |
| 𝅘𝅥𝅮 Eighth Note |
5 |
| 𝅘𝅥 Quarter Note |
6 |
| 𝅗𝅥 Half Note |
7 |
| “𝅝 Whole Note “ |
8 |
| 𝄩 Multiple measure rest |
9 |
| ♮ Natural sign |
0 |
| ♭ Flat sign |
– |
| ♯ Sharp sign |
= |
| 𝆓 Decrescendo |
[ |
| 𝅼 Staccato |
] |
Project Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcuts |
| New project |
Ctrl + N |
| Open project |
Ctrl + O |
| Save project |
Ctrl + S |
| Save as |
Ctrl + Shift + S |
| Close Project |
Ctrl + Shift + W |
| New tab |
Ctrl + T |
| Close tab |
Ctrl + W |
Navigation & Selection Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcut keys |
| Navigate notes or music notes |
Arrow keys |
| Extend selection |
Shift + Arrow keys |
| Select all |
Ctrl + A |
| Select more |
Ctrl + Shift + A |
| Deselect |
Ctrl + D |
| Move note or item left |
Alt + Left Arrow key |
| Move note or item right |
Alt + Right Arrow key |
| Move pitch up – diatonic |
Alt + Up Arrow key |
| Move pitch down – diatonic |
Alt + Down Arrow key |
| Move pitch up – octave |
Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow key |
| Move pitch down – octave |
Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow key |
| Move pitch up – chromatic |
Shift + Alt + Up Arrow key |
| Move pitch down – chromatic |
Shift + Alt + Down Arrow key |
| Respell using the note above |
Alt + – |
| Respell using the note below |
Alt + = |
| Shorten by grid duration |
Shift + Alt + Left Arrow key |
| Lengthen by grid duration |
Shift + Alt + Right Arrow key |
| Decrease grid resolution |
Alt + [ |
| Increase grid resolution |
Alt + ] |
| Cross to stave above |
N |
| Cross to the stave below |
M |
| Move to the stave above |
Alt + N |
| Move to the stave below |
Alt + M |
Options Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcuts |
| Layout options |
Ctrl + Shift + L |
| Notation options – only in Pro |
Ctrl + Shift + N |
| Engraving options – only in Pro |
Ctrl + Shift + E |
| Note input options – only in Pro |
Ctrl + Shift + I |
| Playback options – only in Pro |
Ctrl + Shift + P |
Keypad transport controls Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcuts |
| Note durations |
1-9 |
| Play from played |
Enter |
| Stop |
0 |
| Return to the start of the flow |
Delete |
| Rewind |
– |
| Fast-forward |
+ |
Playback & Recording Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcuts |
| Play from Playhead/Stop |
Spacebar |
| Play from the last start position |
Shift + Spacebar |
| Play from selection |
P |
| Play from the start of the flow |
Shift + Alt + Spacebar |
| Move playhead to selection |
Alt + P |
| Record |
Ctrl + R |
| Retrospective record |
Ctrl + Alt + R |
Working in Dorico Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcut keys |
| Preferences |
Ctrl + , |
| Page view |
Ctrl + Alt + 1 |
| Gallery view |
Ctrl + Alt + 2 |
| Zoom dialog |
Alt + Z |
| Zoom in |
Z |
| Zoom out |
X |
| Next layout |
Shift + Alt + ] |
| Previous layout |
Shift + Alt + [ |
| Counterpart layout |
W |
| Go to bar |
Ctrl + G |
| Show/hide system track |
Alt + T |
| Help |
F1 |
| Transport |
F2 |
| Mixer |
F3 |
| Video |
F4 |
Panels Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcut keys |
| Show/hide the toolbar |
Ctrl + 6 |
| Show/hide the left panel |
Ctrl + 7 |
| Show/hide the bottom panel |
Ctrl + 8 |
| Show/hide the right panel |
Ctrl + 9 |
| Show/hide all panels |
Ctrl + 0 |
Modes Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcuts |
| Setup |
Ctrl + 1 |
| Write |
Ctrl + 2 |
| Engrave |
Ctrl + 3 |
| Play |
Ctrl + 4 |
| Print |
Ctrl + 5 |
Setup mode Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcut keys |
| Add solo player |
Shift + P |
| Add section player |
Shift + Alt + P |
| Add an instrument to the player |
Shift + I |
Engrave mode Shortcuts
| Action |
Dorico Shortcut keys |
| Move item graphically |
Alt + Arrow keys |
| Create frame break |
Shift + F |
| Create system break |
Shift + S |
FAQs
What is Dorico?
Dorico is a music notation software developed by Steinberg. It is designed for professional use and offers a range of features for creating, editing, and formatting music notation.
Is Dorico available in a free trial version?
Yes, you can download a fully functional 30-day trial version of Dorico from the Steinberg website.
Is Dorico compatible with other music notation software?
Dorico can import and export music notation in a variety of file formats, including MusicXML, MIDI, and Audio Interchange File Format (AIFF). This allows you to transfer music notation between Dorico and other music notation software.
Is Dorico suitable for use by beginners?
Dorico is designed for professional use and may be more suitable for advanced users or those with some experience in music notation. However, it does offer a range of help resources and tutorials that may be useful for beginners.
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