How to See and Print Only the Selected Part in the Score Editor | Club Cubase February 18th 2022

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of selecting and printing specific parts of your score in Cubase's Score Editor. Whether you're preparing sheet music for performance or practice, this step-by-step guide will help you efficiently manage your score’s layout.

Step 1: Open the Score Editor

• Launch Cubase and open your project.
• Navigate to the Arrange Window.
• Select the MIDI track you want to work with.
• Click on Edit in the menu bar and choose Open Score Editor or simply press the shortcut key (usually Ctrl + Shift + S on Windows or Command + Shift + S on Mac).

Step 2: Select the Desired Part of the Score

• In the Score Editor, use the Select Tool from the toolbar.
• Click and drag to highlight the section of the score you wish to print.
• Ensure that your selection accurately captures all relevant notes and symbols.

Step 3: Set Up Printing Options

• With your desired section selected, go to the File menu.
• Choose Print or press Ctrl + P (Windows) / Command + P (Mac).
• In the print dialog, look for options to print "Selected Part" or "Current Selection" to ensure only your highlighted area will be printed.

Step 4: Preview Your Print

• Before finalizing, use the Print Preview option to see how your selected score will appear on paper.
• Adjust settings such as page orientation, scaling, and margins as needed.

Step 5: Print the Score

• Once you are satisfied with the preview, click the Print button.
• Select your printer and any additional settings required for printing, then confirm.

Step 6: Save Your Work

• After printing, make sure to save your changes in the Score Editor.
• Go to File > Save to ensure your selected part remains intact for future use.

Conclusion

You now know how to select and print specific sections from the Score Editor in Cubase. This process is essential for preparing professional sheet music for rehearsal or performance. As a next step, consider exploring additional editing features within the Score Editor to enhance your music notation skills further.