the last 1/2 of my song changes key (D maj to E maj); I can easily insert an Emaj key signature; how can I transpose the Dmaj notes to Emaj without having to re-enter each note manually in the new key? Tools/Transpose Staff.. only works for the entire song.
You can transpose a section by moving it into a new, temporary staff, then using the Tools, Transpose tool to transpose it. Now, simply cut and paste it back to where it belongs.
You don't even need a new staff to do that. This is what I did recently:
- Transpose staff
- Mark the section you want, and Copy
- Undo transpose
- Go to end, and Paste.
It gave me the old 'Hey Presto' feeling.
Rob.
I also do what Rob does. Been doing it that way for a few years. Saves a bunch of time.