
It is indicated by an underline extending from the base of a syllable to the last note of the melisma. MelismaĪ melisma is a syllable or word that extends over two or more notes. MuseScore will automatically align the numbers and first syllable correctly. 1.) and a space before the first syllable. To number verses, simply type the number (e.g. Line feed: Ctrl+ ↵ (Mac: Alt+ Return) or Enter (from the numeric keypad). _ (underscore): Ctrl+ Shift+ _ (Mac: Alt+ Shift _).

Space character: Ctrl+ Space (Mac: Alt+ Space). However, special keyboard shortcuts are required to enter the following characters: In most cases, lyrics can be edited just like normal text.


Go to the previous syllable: Press Shift+ Space (or Ctrl+ ← (Mac: Alt+ ←)).Hyphen (to connect syllables): Press - at the end of a syllable.Go to the next syllable: Press Space (or Ctrl+ → (Mac: Alt+ →)) at the end of a syllable.Use the following options to continue entering lyrics:.To enter lyrics mode, type Ctrl+ L (Mac: Cmd+ L) or from the main menu, select Add→ Text→ Lyrics.Select the note where you want to start entering lyrics.
