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Move the playhead forward one bar

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Mac Desktop app GarageBand for Mac

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In GarageBand, the Period key will move the playhead forward one bar. It is listed for the Mac.

Where it works: Transport

Where this comes from

Keyboard shortcuts in GarageBand on Mac - Apple Support

Documentation checked on 2026-09-14. That is a documentation review, not a test run inside the application.

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