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More parts (melodies) in one staff

I like to use a NoteWorthy Composer evaluation. I think OK, and next days I want order it.
My question: it is possible write two melodies in one staff?
I'm writing songs for a chorus with four parts and usually the melodies for TENORI 1° and TENORI 2° are both in one staff.

Thanks and compliments.

Re: More parts (melodies) in one staff

Reply #1 –
Yes, I do that all the time, for exactly that purpose. It's routine. Although it is possible to make "chord notes" on a single staff, the best way is to first create the separate melodies on two staffs, then merge them into a single staff. They can later be un-merged for separate editing, if you wish.
 

Re: More parts (melodies) in one staff

Reply #3 –
Staff layering has other advantages other than making entering notation for two voices easier. For playback you can assign different instruments for each voice, or send each voice to a different speaker, or mute a voice. This can be useful for practicing. You can even display each voice in a different color.