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2:1 swing 8ths (xed)
Extends the rst note in a pair of eighth notes to be twice as long as the second,
creating a strict triplet 2:1 ratio. This is also known as a “triplet swing”. This ratio is
maintained regardless of the tempo by default.
3:1 swing 16ths (xed)
Extends the rst note in a pair of 16th notes to be three times as long as the second,
creating a dotted 16th-32nd ratio (dotted semiquaver-demisemiquaver). This ratio is
maintained regardless of the tempo by default.
3:1 swing 8ths (xed)
Extends the rst note in a pair of eighth notes to be three times as long as the
second, creating a dotted eighth-16th ratio (dotted quaver-semiquaver). This ratio is
maintained regardless of the tempo by default.
Heavy swing 16ths
Produces a tempo-dependent 16th note swing ratio of between 3:1 at low tempos and
1.5:1 at high tempos.
Heavy swing 8ths
Produces a tempo-dependent eighth note swing ratio of between 3:1 at low tempos
and 1.5:1 at high tempos.
Light swing 16ths
Produces a tempo-dependent 16th note swing ratio of between 1.5:1 at low tempos
and 1:1 at high tempos.
Light swing 8ths
Produces a tempo-dependent eighth note swing ratio of between 1.5:1 at low tempos
and 1:1 at high tempos.
Medium swing 16ths
Produces a tempo-dependent 16th note swing ratio of between 2:1 at low tempos and
1.5:1 at high tempos.
Medium swing 8ths
Produces a tempo-dependent eighth note swing ratio of between 2:1 at low tempos
and 1.5:1 at high tempos.
Straight (no swing)
Produces no swing, that is, even eighth notes in the ratio 1:1 at all tempos.
You can change the swing ratio used for specic sections and for individual players.
Enabling swing playback
You can enable swing playback for specic sections in your project and for individual instruments
independently, for example, if you want only the soloist to swing for a twelve-bar section.
PROCEDURE
1.
In Write mode, select one of the following:
● If you want to enable swing playback from a specic rhythmic position onwards, select
a single item at the start of the bar where you want swing playback/a different rhythmic
feel.
Play mode
Swing playback
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Dorico Elements 3.5.12