2.2.4 Articulation and dynamics

Articulations

Common articulations can be added to a note using a dash `-' and a single character:

     
     c-. c-- c-> c-^ c-+ c-_

Fingerings

Similarly, fingering indications can be added to a note using a dash (`-') and the digit to be printed:

     
     c-3 e-5 b-2 a-1

Articulations and fingerings are usually placed automatically, but you can specify a direction using `^' (up) or `_' (down). You can also use multiple articulations on the same note. However, in most cases it is best to let LilyPond determine the articulation directions.

     
     c_-^1 d^. f^4_2-> e^-_+

Dynamics

Dynamic signs are made by adding the markings (with a backslash) to the note

     
     c\ff c\mf c\p c\pp

Crescendi and decrescendi are started with the commands \< and \>. An ending dynamic, for example \f, will finish the (de)crescendo, or the command \! can be used

     
     c2\< c2\ff\> c2 c2\!

More information

Articulations

see Articulations.

Fingering

see Fingering instructions.

Dynamics

see Dynamics.

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