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Slurs
Slurs are tapered, curved lines that join notes to indicate legato articulation and phrasing.
Slurs in Engrave mode
In Engrave mode, each slur has five square handles that you can move independently. Some handles are connected to others, meaning moving one can affect the position of neighboring handles.

Slurs in Engrave mode

In Engrave mode, each slur has five square handles that you can move independently. Some handles are connected to others, meaning moving one can affect the position of neighboring handles.

Slurs have the following handles in Engrave mode:

Left endpoint
Left control point
Slur height
Right control point
Right endpoint

For example, moving the left endpoint moves both the start of a slur and the other handles apart from the right endpoint. However, moving the right control point only causes the slur height handle to move as well. This gives you fine control over the shape of slurs, while ensuring the end result remains curved and smooth.

Note

Multi-segment slurs have additional links between control point handles that affect how they move in relation to other handles moving.

You can move these handles to change the shape of slurs with the keyboard, with the mouse, and by using properties in the Slurs group of the Properties panel. You can also change the angle of slurs without changing their overall shape.