Order of articulations

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If there are multiple articulations on the same notes, their vertical position and proximity to noteheads/stems depends on their type.

Articulations are positioned in the following order:

  1. Articulations of duration are positioned closest to notehead/stems.

  2. Articulations of force are positioned outside articulations of duration.

  3. Articulations of stress are positioned furthest from noteheads/stems.

Order of articulations in relation to slurs

Articulations of duration are positioned as follows:

  • Inside slurs that start/end on a note or chord with an articulation.

  • Inside the curvature of a slur.

  • Inside tuplet brackets.

Articulations of force are positioned as follows:

  • Outside slurs that start/end on a note or chord with an articulation, except if they can be positioned within the staff.

  • Inside the curvature of a slur if they fit between the slur and the note or stem, to which they belong, without colliding.

  • Outside tuplet brackets.

Force and stress articulations outside the ends of the slur
Duration articulations inside the ends of the slur