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by moving them rhythmically, or by clicking and dragging the start handle once they
have duration.
● Click and drag the circular handle at the start/end to the right/left.
NOTE
Playing technique groups only have a single handle at their start and end, not individual
handles for each playing technique within the group.
RESULT
Single playing techniques are lengthened/shortened according to the current rhythmic grid
resolution or to the next/previous notehead, whichever is closer.
Multiple playing techniques are lengthened/shortened according to the current rhythmic grid
resolution.
RELATED LINKS
Playing technique duration on page 819
Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams on
page 291
Playing technique continuation lines
Playing technique continuation lines convey exactly the notes to which playing techniques apply,
and can also indicate a gradual transition between playing techniques.
A phrase with multiple playing technique continuation lines
In Dorico Elements, there are the following types of playing technique continuation lines:
Duration line
Indicates a specic duration to which the playing technique applies. The duration line
for most playing techniques is a solid line with a hook cap at the end.
Playing techniques show duration lines when the following conditions are met:
●
The playing technique has duration.
●
The continuation type for the playing technique is set to show lines.
●
The playing technique is ungrouped or is the nal playing technique in a group.
Transition line
Playing techniques
Playing technique continuation lines
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