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Examples of the slur direction changing according to the stem direction
NOTE
In jazz scores, slurs are sometimes treated as an articulation and so positioning all slurs above
the staff is preferred.
Stem-side slurs between unbeamed notes
In Dorico SE, slurs appear between the stems of unbeamed notes when placed on their stem
side, and the default setting is for them to attach a short distance from the end of the stem.
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Slur endpoint position relative to other items on page 783
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 SE.
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
Slurs
General placement conventions for slurs
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