Adjusting the Tempo

The Tempo is displayed in the 2nd line in the center of the SM module as a metronome value (e.g.. “120 DEFAULT”).

You can change this number by:
(1) typing in a new value
(2) moving the scroll bar to the left (slower) or right (faster)
(3) using the “Up” & “Down” arrows on your computer keyboard.

Methods 2 & 3 can be used while a file is playing.

These tempo changes will affect your entire piece. If there is a later tempo change, it will be affected proportionally. For example, in a work which starts 100 and later changes to 200, if you changed 100 to 90, the later tempo 200 would also change (to 180).

TIP: I use the up & down arrows for both personal practice and with my students because it is the fastest.

For a more precise control of tempo and tempo changes go to the

Customize Window.

Use Set Tempo Marks to specify an exact tempo and the range you want it to be used (e.g.., 60 from bar 1 to bar 49, beat 2; then 66 from bar 49 beat 3 to bar 70, etc.).

Use Remember Tempos for ritardandos, accelerandos, etc. You “tap” in a tempo using the space bar on your computer.

These changes can be edited again and again, until you are completely satisfied then saved as a custom file.

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