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Notation reference
Glissando lines
Glissando lines indicate a continuous transition between two notes, which can be smooth or in chromatic steps. They can have straight lines or wiggly lines, and can be shown with a text indication or as a line without text.
Glissando lines in playback
Glissando lines are reflected in playback using either a sequence of notes or a continuous pitch bend between the start and end notes for each glissando.
Changing the glissando playback type
You can change the playback type of individual glissando lines; for example, if you want some glissando lines to play back using white notes instead of chromatic notes. By default, Dorico Elements automatically selects the glissando playback type according to the instrument family.

Changing the glissando playback type

You can change the playback type of individual glissando lines; for example, if you want some glissando lines to play back using white notes instead of chromatic notes. By default, Dorico Elements automatically selects the glissando playback type according to the instrument family.

Prerequisite

The lower zone is shown.
Properties is selected in the lower zone toolbar.
If you are in Engrave mode, Graphic Editing is selected in the Engrave toolbox.

Procedure

Select the glissando lines whose playback type you want to change. You can do this in Write mode and Engrave mode.
In the Properties panel, activate Playback type in the Glissando Lines group.
Select one of the following options from the menu:
- Auto
- Continuous
- Chromatic
- White notes
- None