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6.1.9 Augmentation dots

To obtain dotted note lenghts, 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.

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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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