Writing Musical Notation in GarageBand..?

Hi!
I am relatively new to GarageBand. I don't know how to play the piano, but can write music. I know there is a musical notation view in GarageBand, and see a pull-down menu of notes, but don't know how to add them to the bar. I know I'm probably missing something small Can anyone help me? Thanks!
Rebecca

rebeccalyn wrote:
don't know how to add them to the bar.
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