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RELATED LINKS
Moving pedal lines rhythmically on page 804
Pedal line start signs, hooks, and continuation lines on page 808
Text pedal line signs on page 810
Merging pedal lines
You can merge existing sustain pedal lines together, for example, if you want to ll in a gap
between two sustain pedal lines.
NOTE
These steps only apply to sustain pedal lines.
PROCEDURE
1.
Select the sustain pedal lines on the same staff that you want to merge together.
NOTE
You can only merge pedal lines on one staff at a time.
2. Choose Edit > Pedal Lines > Merge Pedal Lines. You can also choose this option from the
context menu.
RESULT
The selected pedal lines are merged together into a single pedal line. If there were gaps between
them, a continuation line is automatically shown across them.
EXAMPLE
Two separate pedal lines Two pedal lines merged into one
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK
You can input retakes and pedal level changes, for example, if you want to show a retake at the
position where previously one of the pedal lines started.
RELATED LINKS
Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on
page 291
Pedal lines
Lengthening/Shortening pedal lines
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Dorico Elements 3.5.12