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Write mode
Write mode allows you to input and edit your music, including changing the rhythmic positions of items, changing the pitch of notes, and deleting notes and items. The available toolboxes and panels allow you to input all the notes and notation items that are most commonly used.
Notations input
You can input many types of notations, both during note input and by adding them to existing notes. In Dorico Elements, notation is a broad term that includes many different items, including articulations, slurs, dynamics, and more.
Input methods for playing techniques, pedal lines, string indicators, and harp pedal diagrams
You can input playing techniques with the keyboard by using the playing techniques popover, and with the mouse by using the Playing Techniques panel. Pedal lines are considered playing techniques in Dorico Elements because both affect the sound that the instrument produces.
Inputting pedal lines and retakes with the popover
You can input pedal lines using the playing techniques popover, both during note input and by adding them to existing music. Because the pedal line extends automatically as you input notes during note input, you can input retakes when you reach the appropriate rhythmic position.
Adding retakes to existing pedal lines with the popover
You can add retakes to existing sustain pedal lines using the playing techniques popover.

Adding retakes to existing pedal lines with the popover

You can add retakes to existing sustain pedal lines using the playing techniques popover.

Note

You cannot add retakes to sostenuto or una corda pedal lines.

Prerequisite

You have input a sustain pedal line.

In Write mode, select an item at the rhythmic position where you want the retake to apply.
Press Shift-P to open the playing techniques popover.
Enter ^ or retake into the popover.
Press Return to close the popover.

The retake is input at the selected rhythmic position.