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Slur position relative to tie chains
There are different conventions for the position of slurs relative to tie chains in music for modern
use and historical editions.
Modern practice is for slurs to start on the rst note in tie chains, and end on the last note in tie
chains. This makes the full length of the phrase visually clear to the performer, which helps their
performance, and is the default in
Dorico Elements.
Slur ending on the last note in a tie chain Slur starting from the rst note in a tie chain
However, in historical editions, slurs might end on the
rst note in a tie chain, and start on the
last note in a tie chain. Both of these changes save vertical space, as shorter slurs do not extend
as far above or below a staff.
Slur ending on the rst note in a tie chain Slur starting on the last note in a tie chain
You can change the position of slurs relative to tie chains.
RELATED LINKS
Slur endpoint positions on page 889
Changing the position of slurs relative to tie chains
You can change the position of individual slurs relative to tie chains, including slurs starting on
grace notes, for example, to save vertical space.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the slurs whose position relative to tie chains you want to change.
2. In the Properties panel, activate the following properties, individually or together, in the
Slurs group:
● Start pos. in tie chain
● End pos. in tie chain
3.
Choose one of the following options for each property:
● First note
● Last note
RESULT
The position of the selected slurs relative to tie chains is changed.
Slurs
General placement conventions for slurs
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