Endings

Composer enables you to specify alternative endings (1, 2, etc.) for repeats, such as this "closed" ending:

or this "open" ending:

Composer supports alternating or non-sequential endings. In the following example, the sequence of performed measures is 2 through 5, 2 through 3, 6 through 7, 2 through 5, and then continuing with 8:

 
By default Composer performs repeats and endings during playback. However, you can instruct Composer to ignore them.

To add an ending:

-- OR --

Type the vertical line character "|", which suggests the shape of a barline.

Composer will display the following Barline Palette:

Composer will automatically enter Add Mode. The mouse cursor will change to the Add Mode shape:

3.	Click the Ending button.

-- OR --

Type "en" for ending.

Composer will display the Ending dialog box:

In the dialog, the Ending at Measure indicates the measure you clicked to add the ending.

One or more Ending Numbers. In this example, it is the fourth ending. For the non-sequential ending example near the beginning of this topic, ending numbers 1 and 3 would be selected.

The Ending Length, counted in measures.

Open Ending or Closed Ending, as illustrated in the first two examples at the beginning of this topic.

To remove an ending:

Composer will highlight the selected ending object in the color blue.

2.	Hit the key.

To change the ending number(s), measure length, or style (open or closed) of an ending:

   -- OR --

   Type SHIFT+Enter. That is, while holding down the SHIFT key, hit the ENTER key.

   This will bring up the Ending dialog, as illustrated above.