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lines have additional, unique requirements that do not apply to other playing techniques, such as

retakes, pedal level changes, start signs, hooks, and continuation lines.

RELATED LINKS

Input methods for pedal lines, retakes, and pedal level changes on page 217

Pedal lines in playback on page 566

Sustain pedal retakes and pedal level changes on page 548

Pedal line start signs, hooks, and continuation lines on page 559

Pedal line start, continuation, and restorative text on page 564

General placement conventions for pedal lines

The default placement of pedal lines is below the bottom staff, even if there are only notes in the

upper staff for the right hand. They are placed outside all other notations, including octave lines,

slurs, and articulations.

If one pedal is used, it is placed as close to the bottom of the staff as possible, while remaining

outside of all other notations.

If multiple pedals are used simultaneously, they are organized below the bottom of the staff as

follows:

1. Sustain pedal: closest to the staff

2. Sostenuto pedal: below the sustain pedal line

3. Una corda pedal: furthest from the staff

The beginning of the glyph/text that indicates the start position of pedal lines aligns with the

note to which it applies. If you are using a line end hook to indicate the end of pedal lines, the

hook aligns with the note or rhythmic position to which it applies.

You can change how pedal lines appear project-wide on the Pedal Lines page in Engrave >

Engraving Options.