Tip: How to erase the background of dynamics

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/01-Erase-Background.mp4   Select the dynamic, playing technique or text item. Switch to Engrave mode. Open the Properties panel at the bottom of the window (you can use the key command Ctrl/Cmd+8). Enable the...

Tip: Hold Alt when dragging to rotate a slur

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/10-Rotate-Slur.mp4   Switch to Engrave mode. Select the slur you wish to edit and its handle will become visible. Dragging one of the end handles will move only that point. However, if you hold down Alt while you...

Tip: How to add retakes to pedal lines

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/09-Pedal-Line-Retakes.mp4   Input a pedal line. Select a note at the rhythmic position that would like the pedal retake to occur. Type Shift+P to open the playing techniques popover. Enter ^ into the popover to...

Tip: Use chord mode to merge music when pasting

https://blog.dorico.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/08-Merge-Pasted-Lines.mp4   Make a selection and choose Edit > Copy or press Ctrl/Cmd+C. Engage Chord mode by clicking the button in the toolbox or using the key command Q. Make a selection at the point where...

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