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Notation reference
Rhythm slashes
Rhythm slashes are diagonal lines positioned on staves that are used to indicate that performers should play something, but without specifying the exact rhythms and pitches. They are often accompanied by chord symbols to indicate the set of notes the performer should use.
Slashes in multiple-voice contexts
Multiple slash regions and slash voices can exist at the same rhythmic positions. In multiple-voice contexts for slash voices and when slash regions overlap, Dorico Elements automatically changes their staff position and offset to accommodate all slashes as legibly as possible.

Slashes in multiple-voice contexts

Multiple slash regions and slash voices can exist at the same rhythmic positions. In multiple-voice contexts for slash voices and when slash regions overlap, Dorico Elements automatically changes their staff position and offset to accommodate all slashes as legibly as possible.


Figure 1. Single slash region	Figure 2. Two slash regions, one up-stem and one down-stem

You can also control the positions of rhythm slashes relative to each other manually by changing their stem/voice direction and by changing their staff position.