why is it making 3 notes instead of 1 whenever i click

[idontknowanymore]

i dont have to elaborate i need to know

[musikbear]

i dont have to elaborate i need to know

My guess is that you have invoked chords.
Disable by setting the chords-dropdown to No-chords here outmost right:

Besides that, since you are new in Forum
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