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Notation reference
Stems
Stems are vertical lines that extend from noteheads that are a half note or shorter in duration. In combination with notehead design, they allow the duration of each note to be clearly identified.
Stem direction
In Dorico Elements, the stem direction of notes and chords follows rules that are based on the conventions of music engraving.
Changing the default stem direction of voices
You can change the default stem direction of voices after they have been input, including slash voices.

Changing the default stem direction of voices

You can change the default stem direction of voices after they have been input, including slash voices.

Note

This changes the implicit stem direction of the voice, but may not change the stem direction of all notes in single-voice contexts. Stem directions are automatically changed in Dorico Elements when only one voice contains notes.

Procedure

Select a note or chord in the voice whose stem direction you want to change.
Change the default stem direction of the selected voice in one of the following ways:
- Choose Edit > Voices > Default Stems Down.
- Choose Edit > Voices > Default Stems Up.
Tip
You can also choose these options from the context menu.