Inputting pedal lines and retakes with the panel

You can input pedal lines and retakes using the Playing Techniques panel.

Note

When using the panel, you cannot input pedal lines or retakes during note input.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, select items on the staff where you want to input a pedal line that span the required duration.
  2. In the Notations toolbox, click Panels Panels button, then Playing Techniques Playing Techniques button to show the Playing Techniques panel.
  3. In the Playing Techniques panel, expand the Keyboard section.
  4. Click the pedal line you want.

    Alternatively, with nothing selected, click the pedal line you want in the Keyboard section of the Playing Techniques panel, then click and drag in the score to create a pedal line and extend it to the duration you want.

  5. Optional: Select an item at the rhythmic position where you want to input a retake.
  6. Optional: In the Playing Techniques panel, click Retake Pedal in the Keyboard section.

Result

The pedal line is input across the selected range.

Note

Retakes only appear for sustain pedal lines with the Line continuation type.