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Chapter 15 Score Editor 359
Slurs, Crescendi
Input
Insert these objects at the intended (left) starting point. They can then be edited to
their desired shape. After insertion, the object remains selected, and small black square
“handles” are visible at its end points (or along its length, in the case of slurs). You can
drag these “handles” with the mouse, to change the object’s shape.
Fast Slur and Crescendo Input With Key Commands
User definable key commands (see “Key Commands” on page 36) allow the fast input of
slurs, crescendo, and decrescendo symbols:
• Insert Slur Up
• Insert Slur Down
• Insert Crescendo
• Insert Decrescendo
These commands place the corresponding object below or above (Slur Up) the
currently selected note(s). The start point is determined by the first selected note, and
the length of the object by the most recently selected note. The shape and vertical
position of each object is determined by the settings of the last edited object of the
same type.
Altering the Shape
To edit the shape of these symbols, grab and drag the black square handles—even if
they’re not visible. To make them visible, select the object by clicking on one of its
ends, or by rubber band selection.
Changing the Position
All but the last six objects can be moved by simply click-dragging the mouse from the
object’s left hand starting point. The last six objects in the group are moved by click-
dragging each of their corners (handles) separately.