6.2.2 Augmentation dots

To obtain dotted note lengths, simply add a dot (`.') to the number. Double-dotted notes are produced in a similar way.

     
     a'4 b' c''4. b'8 a'4. b'4.. c''8.

Predefined commands

Dots are normally moved up to avoid staff lines, except in polyphonic situations. The following commands may be used to force a particular direction manually

\dotsUp, \dotsDown, \dotsNeutral.

See also

Program reference: Dots, and DotColumn.

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