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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 264
Pedal line start signs, hooks, and continuation lines
Pedal lines normally comprise a start sign, a continuation line, and an end hook. This indicates
clearly to performers where to depress each type of pedal, how long to keep it depressed, and
where to lift it.
In Dorico SE, you can change the appearance of each part of pedal lines individually, for example,
if you want the start sign of an individual pedal line to show text instead of a glyph.
You can select whole pedal lines in Write mode and change most aspects of their appearance
according to the type of pedal line, such as their continuation line or start sign.
Pedal lines
Pedal line start signs, hooks, and continuation lines
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Dorico SE 3.1.10