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Notation reference
Articulations
Articulations are markings that are drawn above or below notes and chords. Articulations tell a performer how to attack a note or how long to play a note relative to its notated duration.
Positions of articulations
There are established conventions for the position and placement of articulations relative to notes, the staff, and staff lines, which ensure articulations are always clearly visible. For the smallest articulations, such as staccato marks, correct placement relative to staff lines in particular is vital.
Changing the positions of articulations on tie chains
You can change where in tie chains articulations appear individually. By default, articulations of force and stress are shown on the first note/chord in tie chains, while articulations of duration are shown on the last note/chord.

Changing the positions of articulations on tie chains

You can change where in tie chains articulations appear individually. By default, articulations of force and stress are shown on the first note/chord in tie chains, while articulations of duration are shown on the last note/chord.

Prerequisite

The lower zone is shown.
Properties is selected in the lower zone toolbar.

Procedure

Select the tied notes/chords whose articulation position you want to change. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
In the Articulations group of the Properties panel, activate Pos. in tie chain under the corresponding heading for the articulation whose position you want to change.

For example, activate Pos. in tie chain under the Articulations of force heading to change the position of accents.
Choose one of the following options:
- First note
- Last note

Result

The position of articulations in the selected tie chains is changed.