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If you encounter an excess of leger lines it might be wise to introduce a [[clef|clef change]] or [[ottava|ottava]] (8va/8ma).
If you encounter an excess of leger lines it might be wise to introduce a [[clef|clef change]] or [[ottava|ottava]] (8va/8ma).


Width (length) and weight (boldness) of leger lines can be adjusted in the {{Menu|Options|Layout}} dialog.
Width (length) and weight (boldness) of leger lines can be adjusted in the {{MenuReference|[[Options]]|[[Layout]]}} dialog.


During edit, you wil see dotted leger lines when hovering the mouse on locations where leger lines are needed:
During edit, you wil see dotted leger lines when hovering the mouse on locations where leger lines are needed:


[[File:ledger_lines.jpg|80x96px|ledger_lines.jpg]]
[[File:ledger_lines.jpg|80x96px|dotted ledger lines]]


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Latest revision as of 13:08, 10 August 2022

Leger lines are small extra horizontal lines that help show the position of notes that are written outside the five staff lines.

leger lines above staff

leger_lines below staff

If you encounter an excess of leger lines it might be wise to introduce a clef change or ottava (8va/8ma).

Width (length) and weight (boldness) of leger lines can be adjusted in the [Options|Layout] dialog.

During edit, you wil see dotted leger lines when hovering the mouse on locations where leger lines are needed:

dotted ledger lines