User manual

NOTE
You cannot move retakes rhythmically. You must remove them and input a new retake at the
position you want.
RELATED LINKS
Text pedal line signs on page 810
Pedal line start signs, hooks, and continuation lines on page 808
Lengthening/Shortening pedal lines on page 805
Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on
page 291
Moving pedal lines rhythmically
You can move pedal lines to new rhythmic positions after they have been input. Any retakes or
pedal level changes on the pedal lines are also moved.
NOTE
If you want to move retakes independently of the pedal line, you must rst remove them from
their original positions and input new retakes at the new positions.
PROCEDURE
1. In Write mode, select the pedal lines you want to move.
NOTE
When using the mouse, you can only move one pedal line rhythmically at a time.
2. Move the pedal lines in any of the following ways:
● To move a single pedal line to the next notehead on the staff, press Alt/Opt-
Right Arrow .
● To move a single pedal line to the previous notehead on the staff, press Alt/Opt-
Left Arrow .
● To move them to the right according to the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Ctrl/
Cmd-Alt/Opt-Right Arrow .
● To move them to the left according to the current rhythmic grid resolution, press Ctrl/
Cmd-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow .
NOTE
When multiple pedal lines are selected, you can only move them according to the
current rhythmic grid resolution.
● Click and drag the pedal line to the right/left.
RESULT
The selected pedal lines are moved to new rhythmic positions.
Pedal lines
Positions of pedal lines
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Dorico Elements 3.5.12