Inputting pedal lines with the popover

Dorico Pro Help

Product
Dorico Pro
Version
5.1
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en-US
Document type
Webhelp
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You can input pedal lines using the playing techniques popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. Because pedal lines extend automatically as you input notes during note input, you can also input retakes and pedal level changes when you reach the required rhythmic position.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, do one of the following:
    • Start note input.

    • On each staff where you want to input a pedal line, select items that span the required duration.

  2. Open the playing techniques popover in any of the following ways:
    • Press Shift-P.

    • In the Notations toolbox, click Popovers Popovers button, then Playing Techniques Playing Techniques button.

  3. Enter the appropriate entry for the pedal line you want into the popover.

    For example, enter ped for a sustain pedal line.

    When you start entering a pedal line into the playing techniques popover, a menu appears that shows valid pedal lines containing the letters/words you enter, which you can select.

  4. Press Return to close the popover.

    The pedal line is input.

  5. Optional: During note input, to extend pedal lines, advance the caret by the currently selected note duration in any of the following ways:
    • Press Space.

    • In the Keyboard, Fretboard, or Drum Pads panel toolbar, click Advance Caret Advance Caret button.

    Pedal lines also extend automatically as you continue inputting notes.

    Note

    Pedal lines are not created unless you advance the caret either manually or by inputting notes, because this defines their duration.

  6. Optional: During note input, to input retakes or pedal level changes, open the playing techniques popover again at the required rhythmic position, then enter the appropriate entry into the popover.

    For example, enter ^ or retake for a retake.

  7. Optional: During note input, to stop pedal lines, open the playing techniques popover again, then enter the appropriate entry into the popover.

    For example, enter * to stop a sustain pedal line.

  8. Press Return to close the popover.

Result

During note input, pedal lines start at the caret position, and end at the caret position.

Pedal lines added to existing music span the duration of either only notes or any items on each selected staff, according to your item input position setting.

Note

Retakes and level changes only appear for sustain pedal lines with the Line continuation type.

After Completing This Task

You can change the continuation type used for individual pedal lines; for example, to show a sign at the end.