Augmentation dots - GNU LilyPond
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#### 6.1.9 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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