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# The <forward> element | MusicXML 4.0


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# The <forward> element


Parent elements:
    
        
        <measure> (partwise), 
        
        <part> (timewise)


The <backup> and <forward> elements are required to coordinate multiple voices in one part, including music on multiple staves. The <forward> element is generally used within voices and staves. Duration values should always be positive, and should not cross measure boundaries or mid-measure changes in the <divisions> value.


## Content


In this order

- <duration> (Required)
- In this order
    
        
        
            
                <footnote> (Optional)
            
        
        
        
            
                <level> (Optional)
            
        
        
        
            
                <voice> (Optional)
- <footnote> (Optional)
- <level> (Optional)
- <voice> (Optional)
- <staff> (Optional)


## Attributes


None.


## Examples


This element is used in the following examples:


<forward>, <glissando> (Multiple), Tutorial: Chopin Prelude