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#### 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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