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Notation reference
Slurs
Slurs are tapered, curved lines that join notes to indicate legato articulation and phrasing.
Nested slurs
Nested slurs are two or more slurs used simultaneously, where the overarching slur shows the structure of the phrase and the inner slurs show the articulation within the phrase. They are also known as slurs within slurs.
Inputting nested slurs during note input
You can input nested slurs directly during note input, for example, if you already know how you want to phrase the notes you are currently inputting.

Inputting nested slurs during note input

You can input nested slurs directly during note input, for example, if you already know how you want to phrase the notes you are currently inputting.

Procedure

In Write mode, start note input.
Press S twice to start two slurs from the currently selected note.

One slur is the inner slur, the other slur is the outer slur.
Input your notes.

The slurs extend automatically as you continue inputting notes, even if there are rests between the notes you input.
Press Shift-S once to end the inner slur on the currently selected note.
Continue inputting notes.
Optional: Start/End other inner slurs.
Press Shift-S again to end the outer slur on the currently selected note.