Slur curvature direction
Slurs can curve upwards, downwards, or have a multi-segment S-shape.
The following options for slur curvature direction are available when you activate Direction in the Slurs group of the Properties panel:
- Up
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Forces slurs to curve upwards, and appear above notes.
- Down
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Forces slurs to curve downwards, and appear below notes.
- Up/Down
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Forces slurs to comprise two segments: the first curves upwards, the second curves downwards to create a mirrored S-shape. It is typically used when phrases start in the lower staff and end in the upper staff, for example, in piano parts.
- Down/Up
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Forces slurs to comprise two segments: the first curves downwards, the second curves upwards to create an S-shape. It is typically used when phrases start in the upper staff and end in the lower staff, for example, in piano parts.
