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@@ -192,6 +192,7 @@ flats, so LilyPond's symbol does not conform to any standard.
 
 @node Chords
 @subsection Chords
+@cindex Chords
 
 A chord is formed by a enclosing a set of pitches in @code{<} and
 @code{>}.  A chord may be followed by a duration, and a set of
@@ -201,6 +202,9 @@ articulations, just like simple notes
 <c e g>4 <c>8
 @end lilypond
 
+For more information about chords, see @ref{Chord names}.
+
+
 @node Rests
 @subsection Rests
 @cindex Rests
@@ -1740,6 +1744,9 @@ be achieved in LilyPond by setting @code{doubleSlurs},
 <c e>4 ( <d f> <c e> <d f> )
 @end lilypond
 
+Only one slur can be printed at once.  If you need to print a long
+slur over a few small slurs, please see @ref{Phrasing slurs}.
+
 
 @refcommands
 
@@ -1785,6 +1792,8 @@ normal slur.  However, they are treated as different objects.  A
 The commands @code{\slurUp}, @code{\slurDown}, and @code{\slurNeutral}
 will only affect normal slurs and not phrasing slurs.
 
+You cannot have simultaneous phrasing slurs.
+
 @refcommands
 
 @cindex @code{\phrasingSlurUp}
@@ -1951,8 +1960,9 @@ c2\fp c\sf c\sff c\sp c\spp c\sfz c\rfz
 
 
 A crescendo mark is started with @code{\<} and terminated with
-@code{\!}.  A decrescendo is started with @code{\>} and also terminated
-with @code{\!}.  Because these marks are bound to notes, you must
+@code{\!} or an absolute dynamic.  A decrescendo is started with
+@code{\>} and is also terminated with @code{\!} or an absolute
+dynamic.  Because these marks are bound to notes, you must
 use spacer notes if multiple marks are needed during one note
 
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