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A phrase containing hammer-ons, a pull-off, and a ligado
By default, hammer-ons/pull-offs appear on both notation staves and tablature and are placed
above the staff. You can change the staff-relative placement of individual hammer-on/pull-off
indications.
In Dorico Elements, hammer-on/pull-off indications are considered properties of notes.
Hammer-ons
Hammer-ons specify that the performer should tap the string at the specied pitch
with their left hand without restriking the string. Hammer-ons require at least two
notes on the same string with an ascending pitch direction, such as C-D. In
Dorico
Elements, hammer-ons appear as a letter H.
Hammer-ons on notation staff
Pull-offs
Pull-offs specify that the performer should pluck the string at the specied pitch with
their left hand without restriking the string. Pull-offs require at least two notes on
the same string with a descending pitch direction, such as D-C. In
Dorico Elements,
pull-offs appear as a letter P.
Pull-off on notation staff
Ligados
Ligados specify that the performer should both hammer on and pull off notes within a
single phrase. Ligados require at least three notes on the same string with alternating
pitch directions, such as C-D-C. In
Dorico Elements, ligados comprise at least one
hammer-on and pull-off.
Ligado on notation staff
Guitar techniques
Hammer-ons and pull-offs
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