3 @c A menu is needed before every deeper *section nesting of @node's; run
4 @c M-x texinfo-all-menus-update
5 @c to automagically fill in these menus before saving changes
7 @c FIXME: singular vs. plural: Beams/Beam
11 @chapter Notation manual
13 This chapter describes all the different types of notation supported
14 by LilyPond. It is intended as a reference for users that are already
15 somewhat familiar with using LilyPond.
19 * Easier music entry::
33 * Contemporary notation::
39 @c FIXME: Note entry vs Music entry at top level menu is confusing.
45 The basic elements of any piece of music are the notes. This section
46 is about basic notation elements notes, rests and related constructs,
47 such as stems, tuplets and ties.
52 * Chromatic alterations::
60 * Easy Notation note heads ::
68 A note is printed by specifying its pitch and then its duration:
69 @footnote{Notes constitute the most basic elements of LilyPond input,
70 but they do not form valid input on their own without a @code{\score}
71 block. However, for the sake of brevity and simplicity we will
72 generally omit @code{\score} blocks and @code{\paper} declarations in
75 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
84 @cindex Note specification
86 @cindex entering notes
88 The most common syntax for pitch entry is used in @code{\chords} and
89 @code{\notes} mode. In Note and Chord mode, pitches may be designated
90 by names. The notes are specified by the letters @code{a} through
91 @code{g}, while the octave is formed with notes ranging from @code{c}
92 to @code{b}. The pitch @code{c} is an octave below middle C and the
93 letters span the octave above that C:
95 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
97 a,4 b, c d e f g a b c' d' e' \clef treble f' g' a' b' c''
100 @cindex note names, Dutch
102 A sharp is formed by adding @code{-is} to the end of a pitch name and
103 a flat is formed by adding @code{-es}. Double sharps and double flats
104 are obtained by adding @code{-isis} or @code{-eses}. These
105 names are the Dutch note names. In Dutch, @code{aes} is contracted to
106 @code{as}, but both forms are accepted. Similarly, both
107 @code{es} and @code{ees} are accepted.
109 Half-flats and half-sharps are formed by adding @code{-eh} and
110 @code{-ih}; the following is a series of Cs with increasing pitches:
112 @cindex quarter tones
113 @cindex semi-flats, semi-sharps
115 @lilypond[verbatim,relative 2]
127 There are predefined sets of note names for various other languages.
128 To use them, include the language specific init file. For
129 example: @code{\include "english.ly"}. The available language files
130 and the note names they define are:
135 Note Names sharp flat
136 nederlands.ly c d e f g a bes b -is -es
137 english.ly c d e f g a bf b -s/-sharp -f/-flat
139 deutsch.ly c d e f g a b h -is -es
140 norsk.ly c d e f g a b h -iss/-is -ess/-es
141 svenska.ly c d e f g a b h -iss -ess
142 italiano.ly do re mi fa sol la sib si -d -b
143 catalan.ly do re mi fa sol la sib si -d/-s -b
144 espanol.ly do re mi fa sol la sib si -s -b
153 The optional octave specification takes the form of a series of
154 single quote (`@code{'}') characters or a series of comma
155 (`@code{,}') characters. Each @code{'} raises the pitch by one
156 octave; each @code{,} lowers the pitch by an octave:
158 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center]
159 c' c'' es' g' as' gisis' ais'
165 Notes can be hidden and unhidden with the following commands:
167 @cindex @code{\hideNotes}
169 @cindex @code{\unHideNotes}
179 @internalsref{NoteEvent}, and @internalsref{NoteHead}.
181 @node Chromatic alterations
182 @subsection Chromatic alterations
184 Normally accidentals are printed automatically, but you may also
185 print them manually. A reminder accidental
186 @cindex reminder accidental
188 can be forced by adding an exclamation mark @code{!}
189 after the pitch. A cautionary accidental
190 @cindex cautionary accidental
191 @cindex parenthesized accidental
192 (an accidental within parentheses) can be obtained by adding the
193 question mark `@code{?}' after the pitch:
195 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
196 cis' cis' cis'! cis'?
200 The automatic production of accidentals can be tuned in many
201 ways. For more information, refer to @ref{Accidentals}.
206 A chord is formed by a enclosing a set of pitches in @code{<} and
207 @code{>}. A chord may be followed by a duration, and a set of
208 articulations, just like simple notes.
218 Rests are entered like notes, with the note name @code{r}:
220 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim]
224 Whole bar rests, centered in middle of the bar,
225 must be done with multi measure rests. They are discussed in
226 @ref{Multi measure rests}.
229 A rest's vertical position may be explicitly specified by entering a
230 note with the @code{\rest} keyword appended. This makes manual
231 formatting in polyphonic music easier. Rest collision testing will
232 leave these rests alone:
234 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim]
240 @internalsref{RestEvent}, and @internalsref{Rest}.
247 @cindex Invisible rest
250 An invisible rest (also called a `skip') can be entered like a note
251 with note name `@code{s}' or with @code{\skip @var{duration}}:
253 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim]
257 The @code{s} syntax is only available in Note mode and Chord mode. In
258 other situations, you should use the @code{\skip} command:
260 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim]
263 { \time 4/8 \skip 2 \time 4/4 }
264 \notes\relative c'' { a2 a1 }
269 The skip command is merely an empty musical placeholder. It does not
270 produce any output, not even transparent output.
274 @internalsref{SkipEvent}.
279 @subsection Durations
285 In Note, Chord, and Lyrics mode, durations are designated by numbers
286 and dots: durations are entered as their reciprocal values. For example,
287 a quarter note is entered using a @code{4} (since it is a 1/4 note), while
288 a half note is entered using a @code{2} (since it is a 1/2 note). For notes
289 longer than a whole you must use variables:
291 @c FIXME: what is an identifier? I do not think it's been introduced yet.
292 @c and if it has, I obviously skipped that part. - Graham
296 c'1 c'2 c'4 c'8 c'16 c'32 c'64 c'64
298 r1 r2 r4 r8 r16 r32 r64 r64
303 \notes \relative c'' {
305 a1 a2 a4 a8 a16 a32 a64 a64
307 r1 r2 r4 r8 r16 r32 r64 r64
312 \remove "Clef_engraver"
313 \remove "Staff_symbol_engraver"
314 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
315 \consists "Pitch_squash_engraver"
322 If the duration is omitted then it is set to the previously entered
323 duration. The default for the first note is a quarter note. The duration
324 can be followed by dots (`@code{.}') in order to obtain dotted note
328 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center]
329 a' b' c''8 b' a'4 a'4. b'4.. c'8.
334 You can alter the length of duration by a fraction @var{N/M}
335 appending `@code{*}@var{N/M}' (or `@code{*}@var{N}' if @var{M=1}). This
336 will not affect the appearance of the notes or rests produced.
337 In the following example, the first three notes take up exactly two
339 @lilypond[fragment,relative 2,verbatim]
341 a4*2/3 gis4*2/3 a4*2/3
348 Dots are normally moved up to avoid staff lines, except in polyphonic
349 situations. The following commands may be used to force a particular
352 @cindex @code{\dotsUp}
354 @cindex @code{\dotsDown}
356 @cindex @code{\dotsBoth}
361 @internalsref{Dots}, and @internalsref{DotColumn}.
365 In dense chords, dots can overlap.
370 Whenever a note is found, a @internalsref{Stem} object is created
371 automatically. For whole notes and rests, they are also created but
376 @cindex @code{\stemUp}
378 @cindex @code{\stemDown}
380 @cindex @code{\stemBoth}
391 A tie connects two adjacent note heads of the same pitch. The tie in
392 effect extends the length of a note. Ties should not be confused with
393 slurs, which indicate articulation, or phrasing slurs, which indicate
394 musical phrasing. A tie is entered using the tilde symbol `@code{~}':
396 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center]
397 e' ~ e' <c' e' g'> ~ <c' e' g'>
400 When a tie is applied to a chord, all note heads whose pitches match
401 are connected. When no note heads match, no ties will be created.
403 In its meaning a tie is just a way of extending a note duration, similar
404 to the augmentation dot; in the following example there are two ways of
405 notating exactly the same concept:
407 @lilypond[fragment, singleline,quote]
408 \time 3/4 c'2. c'2 ~ c'4
410 If you need to tie a lot of notes over bars, it may be easier to use automatic
411 note splitting (See @ref{Automatic note splitting}).
416 @cindex @code{\tieUp}
418 @cindex @code{\tieDown}
420 @cindex @code{\tieBoth}
422 @cindex @code{\tieDotted}
424 @cindex @code{\tieSolid}
429 @internalsref{TieEvent}, @internalsref{NewTieEvent},
430 @internalsref{Tie}, and @ref{Automatic note splitting}.
433 ties created for a chord, see @inputfileref{input/test,tie-sparse.ly}.
436 For tying only a subset of the note heads of a pair of chords, see
437 @inputfileref{input/regression,tie-chord-partial.ly}.
442 Switching staves when a tie is active will not produce a slanted tie.
444 Formatting of ties is a difficult subject. The results are often not
454 @cindex @code{\times}
456 Tuplets are made out of a music expression by multiplying all durations
459 @cindex @code{\times}
461 \times @var{fraction} @var{musicexpr}
465 The duration of @var{musicexpr} will be multiplied by the fraction.
466 The fraction's denominator will be printed over the notes, optionally
467 with a bracket. The most common tuplet is the triplet in which 3
468 notes have the length of 2, so the notes are 2/3 of their written
471 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center]
472 g'4 \times 2/3 {c'4 c' c'} d'4 d'4
475 The property @code{tupletSpannerDuration} specifies how long each
476 bracket should last. With this, you can make lots of tuplets while
477 typing @code{\times} only once, saving lots of typing. In the next
478 example, there are two triplets shown, while @code{\times} was only
481 @lilypond[fragment, relative, singleline, verbatim]
482 \property Voice.tupletSpannerDuration = #(ly:make-moment 1 4)
483 \times 2/3 { c'8 c c c c c }
486 The format of the number is determined by the property
487 @code{tupletNumberFormatFunction}. The default prints only the
488 denominator, but if it is set to the Scheme function
489 @code{fraction-tuplet-formatter}, @var{num}:@var{den} will be printed
493 @cindex @code{tupletNumberFormatFunction}
494 @cindex tuplet formatting
499 @cindex @code{\tupletUp}
501 @cindex @code{\tupletDown}
503 @cindex @code{\tupletBoth}
508 @internalsref{TupletBracket}, and @internalsref{TimeScaledMusic}.
512 Nested tuplets are not formatted automatically. In this case, outer
513 tuplet brackets should be moved manually.
515 @node Easy Notation note heads
516 @subsection Easy Notation note heads
518 @cindex easy notation
521 The `easy play' note head includes a note name inside the head. It is
522 used in music aimed at beginners:
524 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim,26pt]
526 \notes { c'2 e'4 f' | g'1 }
527 \paper { \translator { \EasyNotation } }
531 The @code{EasyNotation} variable overrides a @internalsref{Score} context.
532 You probably will want to print it with magnification or a
533 large font size to make it more readable. To print with
534 magnification, you must create a DVI file (with @file{lilypond}) and
535 then enlarge it with something like @file{dvips -x 2000 file.dvi}.
536 See the @code{dvips} documentation for more details. To print with a
537 larger font, see @ref{Font Size}.
543 If you view the result with Xdvi, then staff lines will show through
544 the letters. Printing the PostScript file obtained does produce the
548 @node Easier music entry
549 @section Easier music entry
552 When entering music it is easy to introduce errors. This section deals
553 with tricks and features of the input language that were added solely
554 to help entering music, and find and correct mistakes.
556 It is also possible to use external programs, for example GUI
557 interfaces, or MIDI transcription programs, to enter or edit
558 music. Refer to the website for more information. Finally, there are
559 tools make debugging easier, by linking the input file and the output
560 shown on screen. See @ref{Point and click} for more information.
567 * Skipping corrected music::
568 * Automatic note splitting ::
574 @node Relative octaves
575 @subsection Relative octaves
577 @cindex relative octave specification
579 Octaves are specified by adding @code{'} and @code{,} to pitch names.
580 When you copy existing music, it is easy to accidentally put a pitch
581 in the wrong octave and hard to find such an error. The relative
582 octave mode prevents these errors: a single error puts the rest of the
583 piece off by one octave:
585 @cindex @code{\relative}
587 \relative @var{startpitch} @var{musicexpr}
590 The octave of notes that appear in @var{musicexpr} are calculated as
591 follows: If no octave changing marks are used, the basic interval
592 between this and the last note is always taken to be a fourth or less
593 (; this distance is determined without regarding alterations: a
594 @code{fisis} following a @code{ceses} will be put above the
597 The octave changing marks @code{'} and @code{,} can be added to raise
598 or lower the pitch by an extra octave. Upon entering relative mode,
599 an absolute starting pitch must be specified that will act as the
600 predecessor of the first note of @var{musicexpr}.
602 Here is the relative mode shown in action:
603 @lilypond[fragment,singleline,verbatim,center]
609 Octave changing marks are used for intervals greater than a fourth:
610 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center]
615 If the preceding item is a chord, the first note of the chord is used
616 to determine the first note of the next chord:
618 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center]
625 @cindex @code{\notes}
627 The pitch after the @code{\relative} contains a note name. To parse
628 the pitch as a note name, you have to be in note mode, so there must
629 be a surrounding @code{\notes} keyword (which is not
632 The relative conversion will not affect @code{\transpose},
633 @code{\chords} or @code{\relative} sections in its argument. If you
634 want to use relative within transposed music, you must place an
635 additional @code{\relative} inside the @code{\transpose}.
638 @subsection Octave check
641 Octave checks make octave errors easier to correct.
647 This checks that @var{pitch} (without octave) yields @var{pitch} (with
648 octave) in \relative mode. If not, a warning is printed, and the
649 octave is corrected, for example, the first check is passed
650 successfully. The second check fails with an error message. The
651 octave is adjusted so the following notes are in the correct octave
662 The octave of a note following an octave check is determined with
663 respect to the note preceding it. In the next fragment, the last note
664 is a @code{a'}, above central C. Hence, the @code{\octave} check may
665 be deleted without changing the meaning of the piece.
667 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment]
678 @subsection Bar check
682 @cindex @code{barCheckSynchronize}
685 Bar checks help detect errors in the durations. A bar check is
686 entered using the bar symbol, `@code{|}'. Whenever it is encountered
687 during interpretation, it should fall on a measure boundary. If it
688 does not, a warning is printed. Depending on the value of
689 @code{barCheckSynchronize}, the beginning of the measure will be
692 In the next example, the second bar check will signal an error:
694 \time 3/4 c2 e4 | g2 |
699 @cindex skipTypesetting
701 Failed bar checks are caused by entering incorrect
702 durations. Incorrect durations often completely garble up the score,
703 especially if it is polyphonic, so you should start correcting the
704 score by scanning for failed bar checks and incorrect durations. To
705 speed up this process, you can use @code{skipTypesetting}, described
708 @node Skipping corrected music
709 @subsection Skipping corrected music
711 The property @code{Score.skipTypesetting} can be used to switch on and
712 off typesetting completely during the interpretation phase. When
713 typesetting is switched off, the music is processed much more quickly.
714 This can be used to skip over the parts of a score that have already
715 been checked for errors:
717 @lilypond[fragment,singleline,verbatim]
719 \property Score.skipTypesetting = ##t
721 \property Score.skipTypesetting = ##f
725 @node Automatic note splitting
726 @subsection Automatic note splitting
728 Long notes can be converted automatically to tied notes. This is done
729 by replacing the @internalsref{Note_heads_engraver} by the
730 @internalsref{Completion_heads_engraver}:
733 \paper @{ \translator @{
735 \remove "Note_heads_engraver"
736 \consists "Completion_heads_engraver"
740 which will make long notes tied in the following example:
743 c2. c8 d4 e f g a b c8 c2 b4 a g16 f4 e d c8. c2
750 c2. c8 d4 e f g a b c8 c2 b4 a g16 f4 e d c8. c2
752 \paper { \translator {
754 \remove "Note_heads_engraver"
755 \consists "Completion_heads_engraver"
760 This engraver splits all running notes at the bar line, and inserts
761 ties. One of its uses is to debug complex scores: if the measures are
762 not entirely filled, then the ties exactly show how much each measure
767 Not all durations (especially those containing tuplets) can be
768 represented exactly; the engraver will not insert tuplets.
774 @section Staff notation
776 This section describes music notation that occurs on staff level,
777 such as keys, clefs and time signatures.
779 @cindex Staff notation
793 @subsection Staff symbol
795 @cindex adjusting staff symbol
796 @cindex StaffSymbol, using \property
798 Notes, dynamic signs, etc. are grouped
799 with a set of horizontal lines, into a staff (plural `staves'). In our
800 system, these lines are drawn using a separate layout object called
804 @cindex staff lines, setting number of
805 @cindex staff lines, setting thickness of
806 @cindex thickness of staff lines, setting
807 @cindex number of staff lines, setting
809 This object is created whenever a @internalsref{Staff} context is
810 created. The appearance of the staff symbol cannot be changed by
811 using @code{\override} or @code{\set}. At the moment that
812 @code{\property Staff} is interpreted, a @internalsref{Staff} context
813 is made, and the @internalsref{StaffSymbol} is created before any
814 @code{\override} is effective. Properties can be changed in a
815 @code{\translator} definition, or by using @code{\applyoutput}.
819 If a staff is ended halfway a piece, the staff symbol may not end
820 exactly on the barline.
824 @subsection Key signature
825 @cindex Key signature
829 The key signature indicates the scale in which a piece is played. It
830 is denoted by a set of alterations (flats or sharps) at the start of
835 Setting or changing the key signature is done with the @code{\key}
838 @code{\key} @var{pitch} @var{type}
841 @cindex @code{\minor}
842 @cindex @code{\major}
843 @cindex @code{\minor}
844 @cindex @code{\ionian}
845 @cindex @code{\locrian}
846 @cindex @code{\aeolian}
847 @cindex @code{\mixolydian}
848 @cindex @code{\lydian}
849 @cindex @code{\phrygian}
850 @cindex @code{\dorian}
852 Here, @var{type} should be @code{\major} or @code{\minor} to get
853 @var{pitch}-major or @var{pitch}-minor, respectively.
854 The standard mode names @code{\ionian},
855 @code{\locrian}, @code{\aeolian}, @code{\mixolydian}, @code{\lydian},
856 @code{\phrygian}, and @code{\dorian} are also defined.
858 This command sets the context property
859 @internalsref{Staff}.@code{keySignature}. Non-standard key signatures
860 can be specified by setting this property directly.
862 Accidentals and key signatures often confuse new users, because
863 unaltered notes get natural signs depending on the keysignature. The
864 tutorial explains why this is so in @ref{More about pitches}.
868 The ordering of a key cancellation is wrong when it is combined with
869 repeat bar lines. The cancellation is also printed after a line break.
873 @internalsref{KeyChangeEvent}, and @internalsref{KeySignature}.
875 @cindex @code{keySignature}
882 The clef indicates which lines of the staff correspond to which
887 The clef can be set or changed with the @code{\clef} command:
888 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
889 \key f\major c''2 \clef alto g'2
892 Supported clef-names include:
893 @c Moved standard clefs to the top /MB
897 @item treble, violin, G, G2
910 G clef on 1st line, so-called French violin clef
915 @cindex mezzosoprano clef
918 @cindex baritone clef
921 @cindex varbaritone clef
930 By adding @code{_8} or @code{^8} to the clef name, the clef is
931 transposed one octave down or up, respectively, and @code{_15} and
932 @code{^15} transposes by two octaves. The argument @var{clefname}
933 must be enclosed in quotes when it contains underscores or digits. For
937 @cindex choral tenor clef
938 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,relative]
942 This command is equivalent to setting @code{clefGlyph},
943 @code{clefPosition} (which controls the Y position of the clef),
944 @code{centralCPosition} and @code{clefOctavation}. A clef is printed
945 when any of these properties are changed.
949 The object for this symbol is @internalsref{Clef}.
953 @node Ottava brackets
954 @subsection Ottava brackets
956 ``Ottava'' brackets introduce an extra transposition of an octave for
957 the staff. They are created by invoking the function
958 @code{set-octavation}:
964 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment]
973 Internally the @code{set-octavation} function sets the properties
974 @code{ottavation} (eg. to @code{"8va"}) and
975 @code{centralCPosition}. The function also takes arguments -1 (for 8va
976 bassa) and 2 (for 15ma).
978 @internalsref{OttavaSpanner}.
982 @code{set-octavation} will get confused when clef changes happen
983 during an octavation bracket.
986 @subsection Time signature
987 @cindex Time signature
991 Time signature indicates the metrum of a piece: a regular pattern of
992 strong and weak beats. It is denoted by a fraction at the start of the
997 The time signature is set or changed by the @code{\time}
999 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
1000 \time 2/4 c'2 \time 3/4 c'2.
1003 The symbol that is printed can be customized with the @code{style}
1004 property. Setting it to @code{#'()} uses fraction style for 4/4 and
1005 2/2 time. There are many more options for its layout. See
1006 @inputfileref{input/test,time.ly} for more examples.
1009 This command sets the property @code{timeSignatureFraction},
1010 @code{beatLength} and @code{measureLength} in the @code{Timing}
1011 context, which is normally aliased to @internalsref{Score}. The
1012 property @code{measureLength} determines where bar lines should be
1013 inserted, and how automatic beams should be generated. Changing the
1014 value of @code{timeSignatureFraction} also causes the symbol to be
1017 More options are available through the Scheme function
1018 @code{set-time-signature}. In combination with the
1019 @internalsref{Measure_grouping_engraver}, it will create
1020 @internalsref{MeasureGrouping} signs. Such signs ease reading
1021 rhythmically complex modern music. In the following example, the 9/8
1022 measure is subdivided in 2, 2, 2 and 3. This is passed to
1023 @code{set-time-signature} as the third argument @code{(2 2 2 3)}:
1026 \score { \notes \relative c'' {
1027 #(set-time-signature 9 8 '(2 2 2 3))
1028 g8[ g] d[ d] g[ g] a8[( bes g]) |
1029 #(set-time-signature 5 8 '(3 2))
1034 \translator { \StaffContext
1035 \consists "Measure_grouping_engraver"
1041 @internalsref{TimeSignature}, and @internalsref{Timing_engraver}.
1046 Automatic beaming does not use measure grouping specified with
1047 @code{set-time-signature}.
1049 @node Partial measures
1050 @subsection Partial measures
1053 @cindex partial measure
1054 @cindex measure, partial
1055 @cindex shorten measures
1056 @cindex @code{\partial}
1058 Partial measures, for example in upsteps, are entered using the
1059 @code{\partial} command:
1060 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,relative 1]
1061 \partial 16*5 c16 cis d dis e | a2. c,4 | b2
1064 The syntax for this command is
1066 \partial @var{duration}
1068 This is internally translated into
1070 \property Timing.measurePosition = -@var{length of duration}
1073 The property @code{measurePosition} contains a rational number
1074 indicating how much of the measure has passed at this point.
1076 @node Unmetered music
1077 @subsection Unmetered music
1079 Bar lines and bar numbers are calculated automatically. For unmetered
1080 music (e.g. cadenzas), this is not desirable. By setting
1081 @code{Score.timing} to false, this automatic timing can be switched
1087 @cindex @code{\cadenzaOn}
1089 @cindex @code{\cadenzaOff}
1093 @subsection Bar lines
1097 @cindex measure lines
1101 Bar lines delimit measures, but are also used to indicate repeats.
1102 Normally, they are inserted automatically. Line breaks may only
1108 of barlines can be forced with the @code{\bar} command:
1110 @lilypond[relative=1,fragment,verbatim]
1114 The following bar types are available:
1115 @lilypond[fragment, relative, singleline, verbatim]
1126 For allowing linebreaks, there is a special command,
1130 This will insert an invisible barline, and allow linebreaks at this
1133 In scores with many staves, a @code{\bar} command in one staff is
1134 automatically applied to all staves. The resulting bar lines are
1135 connected between different staves of a @internalsref{StaffGroup}:
1137 @lilypond[fragment, verbatim]
1138 << \context StaffGroup <<
1142 \new Staff { \clef bass c4 g e g } >>
1143 \new Staff { \clef bass c2 c2 } >>
1147 The command @code{\bar @var{bartype}} is a short cut for doing
1148 @code{\property Score.whichBar = @var{bartype}} Whenever
1149 @code{whichBar} is set to a string, a bar line of that type is
1150 created. At the start of a measure it is set to
1151 @code{defaultBarType}. The contents of @code{repeatCommands} are used
1152 to override default measure bars.
1154 Property @code{whichBar} can also be set directly, using @code{\property}
1155 or @code{\bar}. These settings take precedence over the automatic
1156 @code{whichBar} settings.
1159 @cindex repeatCommands
1160 @cindex defaultBarType
1162 You are encouraged to use @code{\repeat} for repetitions. See
1172 The bar line objects that are created at @internalsref{Staff} level
1173 are called @internalsref{BarLine}, the bar lines that span staves are
1174 @internalsref{SpanBar}s.
1176 @cindex bar lines at start of system
1177 @cindex start of system
1179 The barlines at the start of each system are
1180 @internalsref{SystemStartBar}, @internalsref{SystemStartBrace}, and
1181 @internalsref{SystemStartBracket}. They are spanner objects and
1182 typically must be tuned from a @code{\translator} block.
1189 The easiest way to enter fragments with more than one voice on a staff
1190 is to split chords using the separator @code{\\}. You can use it for
1191 small, short-lived voices or for single chords:
1193 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment]
1194 \context Staff \relative c'' {
1195 c4 << { f d e } \\ { b c2 } >>
1196 c4 << g' \\ b, \\ f' \\ d >>
1200 The separator causes @internalsref{Voice} contexts@footnote{Polyphonic
1201 voices are sometimes called "layers" other notation packages}
1203 to be instantiated. They bear the names @code{"1"}, @code{"2"}, etc. In
1204 each of these contexts, vertical direction of slurs, stems, etc. is set
1207 This can also be done by instantiating @internalsref{Voice} contexts
1208 by hand, and using @code{\voiceOne}, up to @code{\voiceFour} to assign
1209 a stem directions and horizontal shift for each part:
1212 @lilypond[singleline, verbatim]
1214 \context Staff << \new Voice { \voiceOne cis2 b }
1215 \new Voice { \voiceThree b4 ais ~ ais4 gis4 }
1216 \new Voice { \voiceTwo fis4~ fis4 f ~ f } >>
1219 Normally, note heads with a different number of dots are not merged, but
1220 when the object property @code{merge-differently-dotted} is set in
1221 the @internalsref{NoteCollision} object, they are merged:
1222 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,singleline]
1223 \relative c'' \context Voice << {
1225 \property Staff.NoteCollision \override
1226 #'merge-differently-dotted = ##t
1228 } \\ { g8.[ f16] g8.[ f16] }
1232 Similarly, you can merge half note heads with eighth notes, by setting
1233 @code{merge-differently-headed}:
1234 @lilypond[fragment, relative=2,verbatim]
1237 \property Staff.NoteCollision
1238 \override #'merge-differently-headed = ##t
1239 c8 c4. } \\ { c2 c2 } >>
1242 LilyPond also vertically shifts rests that are opposite of a stem:
1245 @lilypond[singleline,fragment,verbatim]
1246 \context Voice << c''4 \\ r4 >>
1254 @cindex @code{\oneVoice}
1256 @cindex @code{\voiceOne}
1258 @cindex @code{\voiceTwo}
1260 @cindex @code{\voiceThree}
1262 @cindex @code{\voiceFour}
1265 The following commands specify in what chords of the current voice
1266 should be shifted: the outer voice has @code{\shiftOff}, and the inner
1267 voices have @code{\shiftOn}, @code{\shiftOnn}, etc.
1270 @cindex @code{\shiftOn}
1272 @cindex @code{\shiftOnn}
1274 @cindex @code{\shiftOnnn}
1276 @cindex @code{\shiftOff}
1283 The objects responsible for resolving collisions are
1284 @internalsref{NoteCollision} and @internalsref{RestCollision}. See
1285 also example files @inputfileref{input/regression,collision-dots.ly},
1286 @inputfileref{input/regression,collision-head-chords.ly},
1287 @inputfileref{input/regression,collision-heads.ly},
1288 @inputfileref{input/regression,collision-mesh.ly}, and
1289 @inputfileref{input/regression,collisions.ly}.
1294 Resolving collisions is a intricate subject, and only a few situations
1295 are handled. When LilyPond cannot cope, the @code{force-hshift}
1296 property of the @internalsref{NoteColumn} object and pitched rests can
1297 be used to override typesetting decisions.
1299 When using @code{merge-differently-headed} with an upstem 8th or a shorter
1300 note, and a downstem half note, the 8th note gets the wrong offset.
1305 Beams are used to group short notes into chunks that are aligned with
1306 the metrum. They are inserted automatically in most cases:
1308 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim, relative=2]
1309 \time 2/4 c8 c c c \time 6/8 c c c c8. c16 c8
1312 When these automatic decisions are not good enough, beaming can be
1313 entered explicitly. It is also possible to define beaming patterns
1314 that differ from the defaults.
1318 @internalsref{Beam}.
1321 @cindex Automatic beams
1322 @subsection Manual beams
1323 @cindex beams, manual
1327 In some cases it may be necessary to override the automatic beaming
1328 algorithm. For example, the auto beamer will not put beams over rests
1329 or bar lines. Such beams are specified by manually: the begin and end
1330 point are marked with @code{[} and @code{]}:
1332 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
1334 r4 r8[ g' a r8] r8 g[ | a] r8
1338 @cindex @code{stemLeftBeamCount}
1340 Normally, beaming patterns within a beam are determined automatically.
1341 When this mechanism fouls up, the properties
1342 @code{Voice.stemLeftBeamCount} and @code{Voice.stemRightBeamCount} can
1343 be used to control the beam subdivision on a stem. If either property
1344 is set, its value will be used only once, and then it is erased.
1346 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
1349 f8[ r16 \property Voice.stemLeftBeamCount = #1 f g a]
1352 @cindex @code{stemRightBeamCount}
1355 The property @code{subdivideBeams} can be set in order to subdivide
1356 all 16th or shorter beams at beat positions, as defined by the
1357 @code{beatLength} property . This accomplishes the same effect as
1358 twiddling with @code{stemLeftBeamCount} and @code{stemRightBeamCount},
1359 but it take less typing:
1362 @lilypond[relative=1,verbatim,noindent]
1364 \property Voice.subdivideBeams = ##t
1366 \property Score.beatLength = #(ly:make-moment 1 8)
1369 @cindex subdivideBeams
1371 Kneed beams are inserted automatically, when a large gap is detected
1372 between the note heads. This behavior can be tuned through the object
1373 property @code{auto-knee-gap}.
1375 Normally, line breaks are forbidden when beams cross bar lines. This
1376 behavior can be changed by setting @code{allowBeamBreak}.
1378 @cindex @code{allowBeamBreak}
1379 @cindex beams and line breaks
1381 @cindex beams, kneed
1383 @cindex auto-knee-gap
1389 @cindex Frenched staves
1391 Automatically kneed beams cannot be used together with hidden staves.
1396 * Setting automatic beam behavior ::
1400 @no de Beam typography
1401 @sub section Beam typography
1403 One of the strong points of LilyPond is how beams are formatted. Beams
1404 are quantized, meaning that the left and right endpoints beams start
1405 exactly on staff lines. Without quantization, small wedges of white
1406 space appear between the beam and staff line, and this looks untidy.
1408 Beams are also slope-damped: melodies that go up or down should also
1409 have beams that go up or down, but the slope of the beams should be
1410 less than the slope of the notes themselves.
1412 Some beams should be horizontal. These are so-called concave beams.
1414 [TODO: some pictures.]
1418 @node Setting automatic beam behavior
1419 @subsection Setting automatic beam behavior
1421 @cindex @code{autoBeamSettings}
1422 @cindex @code{(end * * * *)}
1423 @cindex @code{(begin * * * *)}
1424 @cindex automatic beams, tuning
1425 @cindex tuning automatic beaming
1427 @c [TODO: use \applycontext]
1429 In normal time signatures, automatic beams can start on any note but can
1430 only end in a few positions within the measure: beams can end on a beat,
1431 or at durations specified by the properties in
1432 @code{Voice.autoBeamSettings}. The defaults for @code{autoBeamSettings}
1433 are defined in @file{scm/auto-beam.scm}.
1435 The value of @code{autoBeamSettings} is changed using
1436 @code{\override} and restored with @code{\revert}:
1438 \property Voice.autoBeamSettings \override #'(@var{BE} @var{P} @var{Q} @var{N} @var{M}) = @var{dur}
1439 \property Voice.autoBeamSettings \revert #'(@var{BE} @var{P} @var{Q} @var{N} @var{M})
1441 Here, @var{BE} is the symbol @code{begin} or @code{end}. It determines
1442 whether the rule applies to begin or end-points. The quantity
1443 @var{P}/@var{Q} refers to the length of the beamed notes (and `@code{*
1444 *}' designates notes of any length), @var{N}/@var{M} refers to a time
1445 signature (wildcards, `@code{* *}' may be entered to designate all time
1448 For example, if automatic beams should end on every quarter note, use
1451 \property Voice.autoBeamSettings \override
1452 #'(end * * * *) = #(ly:make-moment 1 4)
1454 Since the duration of a quarter note is 1/4 of a whole note, it is
1455 entered as @code{(ly:make-moment 1 4)}.
1457 The same syntax can be used to specify beam starting points. In this
1458 example, automatic beams can only end on a dotted quarter note:
1460 \property Voice.autoBeamSettings \override
1461 #'(end * * * *) = #(ly:make-moment 3 8)
1463 In 4/4 time signature, this means that automatic beams could end only on
1464 3/8 and on the fourth beat of the measure (after 3/4, that is 2 times
1465 3/8 has passed within the measure).
1467 Rules can also be restricted to specific time signatures. A rule that
1468 should only be applied in @var{N}/@var{M} time signature is formed by
1469 replacing the second asterisks by @var{N} and @var{M}. For example, a
1470 rule for 6/8 time exclusively looks like
1472 \property Voice.autoBeamSettings \override
1473 #'(begin * * 6 8) = ...
1476 If a rule should be to applied only to certain types of beams, use the
1477 first pair of asterisks. Beams are classified according to the
1478 shortest note they contain. For a beam ending rule that only applies
1479 to beams with 32nd notes (and no shorter notes), use @code{(end 1 32 *
1482 If a score ends while an automatic beam has not been ended and is still
1483 accepting notes, this last beam will not be typeset at all.
1485 @cindex automatic beam generation
1487 @cindex @code{Voice.autoBeaming}
1490 For melodies that have lyrics, you may want to switch off
1491 automatic beaming. This is done by setting @code{Voice.autoBeaming} to
1496 @cindex @code{\autoBeamOff}
1497 @code{\autoBeamOff},
1498 @cindex @code{\autoBeamOn}
1504 The rules for ending a beam depend on the shortest note in a beam.
1505 So, while it is possible to have different ending rules for eight
1506 beams and sixteenth beams, a beam that contains both eight and
1507 sixteenth notes will use the rules for the sixteenth beam.
1509 In the example below, the autobeamer makes eight beams and sixteenth
1510 end at 3 eights; the third beam can only be corrected by specifying
1513 @lilypond[singleline,fragment,relative,noverbatim,quote]
1514 \property Voice.autoBeamSettings
1515 \override #'(end * * * *) = #(ly:make-moment 3 8)
1516 % rather show case where it goes wrong
1517 %\time 12/8 c'8 c c c16 c c c c c c[ c c c] c8[ c] c4
1518 \time 12/8 c'8 c c c16 c c c c c c c c c c8 c c4
1520 It is not possible to specify beaming parameters that act differently in
1521 different parts of a measure. This means that it is not possible to use
1522 automatic beaming in irregular meters such as @code{5/8}.
1525 @section Accidentals
1528 This section describes how to change the way that accidentals are
1529 inserted automatically before the running notes.
1533 * Using the predefined accidental variables::
1534 * Customized accidental rules::
1537 @node Using the predefined accidental variables
1538 @subsection Using the predefined accidental variables
1540 The constructs for describing the accidental typesetting rules are
1541 quite hairy, so non-experts should stick to the variables
1542 defined in @file{ly/property-init.ly}.
1543 @cindex @file{property-init.ly}
1545 The variables set properties in the ``@code{Current}'' context (see
1546 @ref{Context properties}). This means that the variables should
1547 normally be added right after the creation of the context in which the
1548 accidental typesetting described by the variable is to take
1549 effect. For example, if you want to use piano-accidentals in a piano
1550 staff then issue @code{\pianoAccidentals} first thing after the
1551 creation of the piano staff:
1554 \notes \relative c'' <<
1555 \new Staff @{ cis4 d e2 @}
1556 \context GrandStaff <<
1558 \new Staff @{ cis4 d e2 @}
1559 \new Staff @{ es2 c @}
1561 \new Staff @{ es2 c @}
1565 @lilypond[singleline]
1567 \notes \relative c'' <<
1568 \new Staff { cis4 d e2 }
1569 \context GrandStaff <<
1571 \new Staff { cis4 d e2 }
1572 \new Staff { es2 c }
1574 \new Staff { es2 c }
1579 minimumVerticalExtent = #'(-4.0 . 4.0)
1587 @item \defaultAccidentals
1588 @cindex @code{\defaultAccidentals}
1589 This is the default typesetting behaviour. It should correspond
1590 to 18th century common practice: Accidentals are
1591 remembered to the end of the measure in which they occur and
1592 only on their own octave.
1594 @item \voiceAccidentals
1595 @cindex @code{\voiceAccidentals}
1597 The normal behaviour is to
1598 remember the accidentals on Staff-level. This variable, however,
1599 typesets accidentals individually for each voice. Apart from that the
1600 rule is similar to @code{\defaultAccidentals}.
1602 This leads to some weird and often unwanted results
1603 because accidentals from one voice do not get cancelled in other
1605 @lilypond[singleline,relative,fragment,verbatim,quote]
1613 Hence you should only use @code{\voiceAccidentals} if the voices
1614 are to be read solely by individual musicians. If the staff is to be
1615 used by one musician (e.g. a conductor) then you use
1616 @code{\modernVoiceAccidentals} or @code{\modernVoiceCautionaries}
1619 @item \modernAccidentals
1620 @cindex @code{\modernAccidentals}
1621 This rule corresponds to the common practice in the 20th
1623 The rule is more complex than @code{\defaultAccidentals}.
1624 You get all the same accidentals, but temporary
1625 accidentals also get cancelled in other octaves. Furthermore,
1626 in the same octave, they also get cancelled in the following measure:
1627 @lilypond[singleline,fragment,verbatim]
1629 cis' c'' cis'2 | c'' c'
1632 @item \modernCautionaries
1633 @cindex @code{\modernCautionaries}
1634 This rule is similar to @code{\modernAccidentals}, but the
1635 ``extra'' accidentals (the ones not typeset by
1636 @code{\defaultAccidentals}) are typeset as cautionary accidentals.
1637 They are printed in reduced size or with parentheses:
1638 @lilypond[singleline,fragment,verbatim]
1640 cis' c'' cis'2 | c'' c'
1643 @cindex @code{\modernVoiceAccidentals}
1644 @item \modernVoiceAccidentals
1645 is used for multivoice accidentals to be read both by musicians
1646 playing one voice and musicians playing all voices. Accidentals are
1647 typeset for each voice, but they @emph{are} cancelled across voices in
1648 the same @internalsref{Staff}.
1650 @cindex @code{\modernVoiceCautionaries}
1651 @item \modernVoiceCautionaries
1652 is the same as @code{\modernVoiceAccidentals}, but with the extra
1653 accidentals (the ones not typeset by @code{\voiceAccidentals}) typeset
1654 as cautionaries. Even though all accidentals typeset by
1655 @code{\defaultAccidentals} @emph{are} typeset by this variable then
1656 some of them are typeset as cautionaries.
1658 @item \pianoAccidentals
1659 @cindex @code{\pianoAccidentals}
1660 20th century practice for piano notation. Very similar to
1661 @code{\modernAccidentals} but accidentals also get cancelled
1662 across the staves in the same @internalsref{GrandStaff} or
1663 @internalsref{PianoStaff}.
1665 @item \pianoCautionaries
1666 @cindex @code{\pianoCautionaries}
1667 As @code{\pianoAccidentals} but with the extra accidentals
1668 typeset as cautionaries.
1671 @cindex @code{\noResetKey}
1672 Same as @code{\defaultAccidentals} but with accidentals lasting
1673 ``forever'' and not only until the next measure:
1674 @lilypond[singleline,fragment,verbatim,relative]
1679 @item \forgetAccidentals
1680 @cindex @code{\forgetAccidentals}
1681 This is sort of the opposite of @code{\noResetKey}: Accidentals
1682 are not remembered at all---and hence all accidentals are
1683 typeset relative to the key signature, regardless of what was
1684 before in the music:
1685 @lilypond[singleline,fragment,verbatim,relative]
1687 \key d\major c4 c cis cis d d dis dis
1691 @node Customized accidental rules
1692 @subsection Customized accidental rules
1694 For determining when to print an accidental, several different rules
1695 are tried. The rule that gives the highest number of accidentals is
1696 used. Each rule consists of
1699 In which context is the rule applied. For example, if
1700 @var{context} is @internalsref{Score} then all staves share
1701 accidentals, and if @var{context} is @internalsref{Staff} then all
1702 voices in the same staff share accidentals, but staves do not.
1704 Whether the accidental changes all octaves or only the current
1707 Over how many barlines the accidental lasts.
1708 If @var{lazyness} is @code{-1} then the accidental is forget
1709 immediately, and if @var{lazyness} is @code{#t} then the accidental
1712 @c [TODO: should use +infinity for this case?]
1718 @cindex @code{\defaultAccidentals}
1719 @code{\defaultAccidentals},
1720 @cindex @code{\voiceAccidentals}
1721 @code{\voiceAccidentals},
1722 @cindex @code{\modernAccidentals}
1723 @code{\modernAccidentals},
1724 @cindex @code{\modernCautionaries}
1725 @code{\modernCautionaries},
1726 @cindex @code{\modernVoiceAccidentals}
1727 @code{\modernVoiceAccidentals},
1728 @cindex @code{\modernVoiceCautionaries}
1729 @code{\modernVoiceCautionaries},
1730 @cindex @code{\pianoAccidentals}
1731 @code{\pianoAccidentals},
1732 @cindex @code{\pianoCautionaries}
1733 @code{\pianoCautionaries},
1734 @cindex @code{\noResetKey}
1736 @cindex @code{\forgetAccidentals}
1737 @code{\forgetAccidentals}.
1741 @internalsref{Accidental_engraver}, @internalsref{Accidental}, and
1742 @internalsref{AccidentalPlacement}.
1747 Currently the simultaneous notes are considered to be entered in
1748 sequential mode. This means that in a chord the accidentals are
1749 typeset as if the notes in the chord happened once at a time - in the
1750 order in which they appear in the input file.
1752 This is only a problem when there are simultaneous notes whose
1753 accidentals depend on each other. The problem only occurs when using
1754 non-default accidentals. In the default scheme, accidentals only
1755 depend on other accidentals with the same pitch on the same staff, so
1756 no conflicts possible.
1758 This example shows two examples of the same music giving different
1759 accidentals depending on the order in which the notes occur in the
1762 @lilypond[singleline,fragment,verbatim]
1763 \property Staff.autoAccidentals = #'( Staff (any-octave . 0) )
1764 cis'4 <c'' c'> r2 | cis'4 <c' c''> r2
1765 | <cis' c''> r | <c'' cis'> r |
1768 This problem can be solved by manually inserting @code{!} and @code{?}
1769 for the problematic notes.
1771 @node Expressive marks
1772 @section Expressive marks
1775 @c todo: should change ordering
1776 @c where to put text spanners, metronome marks,
1785 * Analysis brackets::
1787 * Fingering instructions::
1798 A slur indicates that notes are to be played bound or @emph{legato}.
1802 They are entered using parentheses:
1803 @lilypond[relative 1,fragment,verbatim,center]
1804 f( g)( a) a8 b( a4 g2 f4)
1809 @c TODO: should explain that ^( and _( set directions
1810 @c should set attachments with ^ and _ ?
1812 Slurs avoid crossing stems, and are generally attached to note heads.
1813 However, in some situations with beams, slurs may be attached to stem
1814 ends. If you want to override this layout you can do this through the
1815 object property @code{attachment} of @internalsref{Slur} in
1816 @internalsref{Voice} context. Its value is a pair of symbols, specifying
1817 the attachment type of the left and right end points:
1819 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
1821 \property Voice.Stem \set #'length = #5.5
1823 \property Voice.Slur \set #'attachment = #'(stem . stem)
1827 If a slur would strike through a stem or beam, the slur will be moved
1828 away upward or downward. If this happens, attaching the slur to the
1829 stems might look better:
1831 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
1834 \property Voice.Slur \set #'attachment = #'(stem . stem)
1841 @cindex @code{\slurUp}
1843 @cindex @code{\slurDown}
1845 @cindex @code{\slurBoth}
1847 @cindex @code{\slurDotted}
1849 @cindex @code{\slurSolid}
1854 @seeinternals{Slur}, and @internalsref{SlurEvent}.
1859 Producing nice slurs is a difficult problem, and LilyPond currently
1860 uses a simple, empiric method to produce slurs. In some cases, its
1864 @cindex Adjusting slurs
1866 @node Phrasing slurs
1867 @subsection Phrasing slurs
1869 @cindex phrasing slurs
1870 @cindex phrasing marks
1872 A phrasing slur (or phrasing mark) connects chords and is used to
1873 indicate a musical sentence. It is started using @code{\(} and @code{\)}
1876 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center,relative]
1877 \time 6/4 c'\( d( e) f( e) d\)
1880 Typographically, the phrasing slur behaves almost exactly like a
1881 normal slur. However, they are treated as different objects. A
1882 @code{\slurUp} will have no effect on a phrasing slur; instead, you
1883 should use @code{\phrasingSlurUp}, @code{\phrasingSlurDown}, and
1884 @code{\phrasingSlurBoth}.
1886 The commands @code{\slurUp}, @code{\slurDown}, and @code{\slurBoth}
1887 will only affect normal slurs and not phrasing slurs.
1891 @cindex @code{\phrasingSlurUp}
1892 @code{\phrasingSlurUp},
1893 @cindex @code{\phrasingSlurDown}
1894 @code{\phrasingSlurDown},
1895 @cindex @code{\phrasingSlurBoth}
1896 @code{\phrasingSlurBoth},
1900 See also @internalsref{PhrasingSlur}, and
1901 @internalsref{PhrasingSlurEvent}.
1905 Phrasing slurs have the same limitations in their formatting as normal
1906 slurs. Putting phrasing slurs over rests leads to spurious warnings.
1909 @subsection Breath marks
1911 Breath marks are entered using @code{\breathe}:
1914 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
1918 The glyph of the breath mark can be tweaked by overriding the
1919 @code{text} property of the @code{BreathingSign} layout object with
1920 any markup text. For example,
1921 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,relative]
1923 \property Voice.BreathingSign \override #'text
1924 = #(make-musicglyph-markup "scripts-rvarcomma")
1931 @internalsref{BreathingSign}, @internalsref{BreathingSignEvent}, and
1932 @inputfileref{input/regression,breathing-sign.ly}.
1935 @node Metronome marks
1936 @subsection Metronome marks
1939 @cindex beats per minute
1940 @cindex metronome marking
1942 Metronome settings can be entered as follows:
1944 \tempo @var{duration} = @var{perminute}
1947 In the MIDI output, they are interpreted as a tempo change, and in the
1948 paper output, a metronome marking is printed:
1949 @cindex @code{\tempo}
1950 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
1956 @internalsref{MetronomeChangeEvent}.
1961 @subsection Text spanners
1962 @cindex Text spanners
1964 Some performance indications, e.g. @i{rallentando} or @i{accelerando},
1965 are written as texts, and extended over many measures with dotted
1966 lines. You can create such texts using text spanners: attach
1967 @code{\startTextSpan} and @code{\stopTextSpan} to the
1968 start and ending note of the spanner.
1970 The string to be printed, as well as the style, is set through object
1973 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
1975 \property Voice.TextSpanner \set #'direction = #-1
1976 \property Voice.TextSpanner \set #'edge-text = #'("rall " . "")
1977 c2\startTextSpan b c\stopTextSpan a }
1983 @internalsref{TextSpanEvent},
1984 @internalsref{TextSpanner}, and
1985 @inputfileref{input/regression,text-spanner.ly}.
1988 @node Analysis brackets
1989 @subsection Analysis brackets
1991 @cindex phrasing brackets
1992 @cindex musicological analysis
1993 @cindex note grouping bracket
1995 Brackets are used in musical analysis to indicate structure in musical
1996 pieces. LilyPond supports a simple form of nested horizontal brackets.
1997 To use this, add the @internalsref{Horizontal_bracket_engraver} to
1998 @internalsref{Staff} context. A bracket is started with
1999 @code{\startGroup} and closed with @code{\stopGroup}:
2001 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim]
2002 \score { \notes \relative c'' {
2003 c4\startGroup\startGroup
2006 c4\stopGroup\stopGroup
2008 \paper { \translator {
2009 \StaffContext \consists "Horizontal_bracket_engraver"
2015 @internalsref{HorizontalBracket}, @internalsref{NoteGroupingEvent}, and
2016 @inputfileref{input/regression,note-group-bracket.ly}.
2020 @subsection Articulations
2021 @cindex Articulations
2023 @cindex articulations
2027 A variety of symbols can appear above and below notes to indicate
2028 different characteristics of the performance. They are added to a note
2029 by adding a dash and the character signifying the
2030 articulation. They are demonstrated here:
2032 @lilypondfile[notexidoc]{script-abbreviations.ly}
2034 The meanings of these shorthands can be changed: see
2035 @file{ly/script-init.ly} for examples.
2038 The script is automatically placed, but if you need to force
2039 directions, you can use @code{_} to force them down, or @code{^} to
2041 @lilypond[fragment, verbatim]
2045 Other symbols can be added using the syntax
2046 @var{note}@code{\}@var{name}, e.g. @code{c4\fermata}. Again, they
2047 can be forced up or down using @code{^} and @code{_},
2050 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,relative 2]
2051 c\fermata c^\fermata c_\fermata
2058 @cindex staccatissimo
2067 @cindex organ pedal marks
2076 @cindex prallmordent
2080 @cindex thumb marking
2085 @lilypondfile[notexidoc]{script-chart.ly}
2090 @cindex @code{\scriptUp}
2092 @cindex @code{\scriptDown}
2094 @cindex @code{\scriptBoth}
2099 @internalsref{ScriptEvent}, and @internalsref{Script}.
2103 These note ornaments appear in the printed output but have no
2104 effect on the MIDI rendering of the music.
2107 @node Fingering instructions
2108 @subsection Fingering instructions
2112 Fingering instructions can be entered using
2114 @var{note}-@var{digit}
2116 For finger changes, use markup texts:
2118 @lilypond[verbatim, singleline, fragment]
2119 c'4-1 c'4-2 c'4-3 c'4-4
2120 c'^\markup { \fontsize #-3 \number "2-3" }
2123 @cindex finger change
2128 You can use the thumb-script to indicate that a note should be
2129 played with your thumb (used in cello music):
2131 @lilypond[verbatim, singleline, fragment]
2132 <a' a''-3>8(_\thumb <b' b''-3>)_\thumb
2133 <c'' c'''-3>(_\thumb <d'' d'''-3>)_\thumb
2136 Fingerings for chords can also be added to individual notes
2137 of the chord by adding them after the pitches:
2138 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline,fragment,relative=1]
2139 < c-1 e-2 g-3 b-5 > 4
2142 Setting @code{fingeringOrientations} will put fingerings next
2145 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline,fragment,relative=1]
2146 \property Voice.fingeringOrientations = #'(left down)
2147 <c-1 es-2 g-4 bes-5 > 4
2148 \property Voice.fingeringOrientations = #'(up right down)
2149 <c-1 es-2 g-4 bes-5 > 4
2154 @internalsref{FingerEvent}, and @internalsref{Fingering}.
2158 @subsection Text scripts
2159 @cindex Text scripts
2161 It is possible to place arbitrary strings of text or markup text (see
2162 @ref{Text markup}) above or below notes by using a string:
2163 @code{c^"text"}. By default, these indications do not influence the
2164 note spacing, but by using the command @code{\fatText}, the widths
2165 will be taken into account:
2167 @lilypond[fragment,singleline,verbatim] \relative c' {
2168 c4^"longtext" \fatText c4_"longlongtext" c4 }
2171 It is possible to use @TeX{} commands in the strings, but this should
2172 be avoided because the exact dimensions of the string can then no
2178 @internalsref{TextScriptEvent}, @internalsref{TextScript}, and
2184 @subsection Grace notes
2187 @c should have blurb about accaciatura / appogiatura
2189 @cindex @code{\grace}
2193 Grace notes are ornaments that are written out. The most common ones
2194 are acciaccatura, which should be played as very short. It is denoted
2195 by a slurred small note with a slashed stem. The appoggiatura is a
2196 grace note that takes a fixed fraction of the main note, is and
2197 denoted as a slurred note in small print without a slash.
2198 They are entered with the commands @code{\acciaccatura} and
2199 @code{\appoggiatura}, as demonstrated in the following example:
2202 @cindex appoggiatura
2203 @cindex acciaccatura
2205 @lilypond[relative=2,verbatim,fragment]
2206 b4 \acciaccatura d8 c4 \appoggiatura e8 d4
2207 \acciaccatura { g16[ f] } e4
2210 Both are special forms of the @code{\grace} command. By prefixing this
2211 keyword to a music expression, a new one is formed, which will be
2212 printed in a smaller font and takes up no logical time in a measure.
2213 @lilypond[relative=2,verbatim,fragment]
2215 \grace { c16[ d16] } c2 c4
2219 Unlike @code{\acciaccatura} and @code{\appoggiatura}, the
2220 @code{\grace} command does not start a slur.
2222 Internally, timing for grace notes is done using a second, `grace'
2223 time. Every point in time consists of two rational numbers: one
2224 denotes the logical time, one denotes the grace timing. The above
2225 example is shown here with timing tuples:
2227 @lilypond[singleline]
2230 c4 \grace c16 c4 \grace {
2233 \new Lyrics \lyrics {
2236 ( \fraction 1 4 , \fraction -1 16 ) } 16 }
2237 \markup { (\fraction 1 4 , 0 ) } 4
2239 \markup { (\fraction 2 4 , \fraction "-1" 8 ) } 16
2240 \markup { (\fraction 2 4 , \fraction "-1" 16 ) } 16
2242 \markup { ( \fraction 2 4 , 0 ) }
2247 The placement of grace notes is synchronized between different staves.
2248 In the following example, there are two sixteenth graces notes for
2249 every eighth grace note:
2251 @lilypond[relative=2,verbatim,fragment]
2252 << \new Staff { e4 \grace { c16[ d e f] } e4 }
2253 \new Staff { c'4 \grace { g8[ b] } c4 } >>
2258 If you want to end a note with a grace, then the standard trick
2259 is to put the grace notes after a ``space note'', e.g.
2260 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim, relative=2]
2263 { s2 \grace { c16[ d] } } >>
2269 By adjusting the duration of the skip note (here it is a half-note),
2270 the space between the main-note and the grace is adjusted.
2273 A @code{\grace} section will introduce special typesetting settings,
2274 for example, to produce smaller type, and set directions. Hence, when
2275 introducing layout tweaks, they should be inside the grace section,
2277 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,relative 1]
2280 \property Voice.Stem \override #'direction = #-1
2282 \property Voice.Stem \revert #'direction
2289 The overrides should also be reverted inside the grace section.
2291 If the layout of grace sections must be changed throughout the music,
2292 then this can be accomplished through the function
2293 @code{add-grace-property}. The following example
2294 undefines the Stem direction grace section, so stems do not always
2299 #(add-grace-property "Voice" Stem direction '())
2305 Another option is to change the variables @code{startGraceMusic},
2306 @code{stopGraceMusic}, @code{startAccacciaturaMusic},
2307 @code{stopAccacciaturaMusic}, @code{startAppoggiaturaMusic},
2308 @code{stopAppoggiaturaMstuic}. More information is in the file
2309 @file{ly/grace-init.ly}
2314 @internalsref{GraceMusic}.
2318 Grace notes cannot be used in the smallest size (@file{paper11.ly}).
2320 A score that starts with an @code{\grace} section needs an explicit
2321 @code{\context Voice} declaration, otherwise the main note and grace
2322 note end up on different staves.
2324 Grace note synchronization can also lead to surprises. Staff notation,
2325 such as key signatures, barlines, etc. are also synchronized. Take
2326 care when you mix staves with grace notes and staves without, for example,
2328 @lilypond[relative=2,verbatim,fragment]
2329 << \new Staff { e4 \bar "|:" \grace c16 d4 }
2330 \new Staff { c4 \bar "|:" d4 } >>
2333 Grace sections should only be used within sequential music
2334 expressions. Nesting or juxtaposing grace sections is not supported,
2335 and might produce crashes or other errors.
2337 Overriding settings cannot be done in separate styles for appoggiatura
2342 @subsection Glissando
2345 @cindex @code{\glissando}
2347 A glissando is a smooth change in pitch. It is denoted by a line or a
2348 wavy line between two notes.
2352 A glissando line can be requested by attaching a @code{\glissando} to
2355 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
2361 @internalsref{Glissando}, and @internalsref{GlissandoEvent}.
2366 Adding additional texts (such as @emph{gliss.}) is not supported.
2370 @subsection Dynamics
2383 @cindex @code{\ffff}
2393 Absolute dynamic marks are specified using an variable after a
2394 note: @code{c4\ff}. The available dynamic marks are @code{\ppp},
2395 @code{\pp}, @code{\p}, @code{\mp}, @code{\mf}, @code{\f}, @code{\ff},
2396 @code{\fff}, @code{\fff}, @code{\fp}, @code{\sf}, @code{\sff},
2397 @code{\sp}, @code{\spp}, @code{\sfz}, and @code{\rfz}:
2399 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline,fragment,relative]
2400 c'\ppp c\pp c \p c\mp c\mf c\f c\ff c\fff
2406 @cindex @code{\decr}
2407 @cindex @code{\rced}
2414 A crescendo mark is started with @code{\<} and terminated with
2415 @code{\!}. A decrescendo is started with @code{\>} and also terminated
2416 with @code{\!}. Because these marks are bound to notes, if you must
2417 use spacer notes if multiple marks during one note are needed:
2419 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center,quote]
2420 c''\< c''\! d''\decr e''\rced
2421 << f''1 { s4 s4\< s4\! \> s4\! } >>
2423 This may give rise to very short hairpins. Use @code{minimum-length}
2424 in @internalsref{Voice}.@internalsref{Hairpin} to lengthen them, for
2428 \property Staff.Hairpin \override #'minimum-length = #5
2431 You can also use a text saying @emph{cresc.} instead of hairpins. Here
2432 is an example how to do it:
2434 @lilypond[fragment,relative=2,verbatim]
2435 c4 \cresc c4 c c c \endcresc c4
2441 You can also supply your own texts:
2442 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
2444 \property Voice.crescendoText = \markup { \italic "cresc. poco" }
2445 \property Voice.crescendoSpanner = #'dashed-line
2455 @cindex @code{\dynamicUp}
2457 @cindex @code{\dynamicDown}
2458 @code{\dynamicDown},
2459 @cindex @code{\dynamicBoth}
2460 @code{\dynamicBoth}.
2462 @cindex direction, of dynamics
2466 @internalsref{CrescendoEvent}, @internalsref{DecrescendoEvent}, and
2467 @internalsref{AbsoluteDynamicEvent}.
2469 Dynamics are objects of @internalsref{DynamicText} and
2470 @internalsref{Hairpin}. Vertical positioning of these symbols is
2471 handled by the @internalsref{DynamicLineSpanner} object.
2473 If you want to adjust padding or vertical direction of the dynamics, you
2474 must set properties for the @internalsref{DynamicLineSpanner} object.
2482 @cindex @code{\repeat}
2485 Repetition is a central concept in music, and multiple notations exist
2486 for repetitions. In LilyPond, most of these notations can be captured
2487 in a uniform syntax. One of the advantages is that they can be
2488 rendered in MIDI accurately.
2490 The following types of repetition are supported:
2494 Repeated music is fully written (played) out. Useful for MIDI
2495 output, and entering repetitive music.
2498 This is the normal notation: Repeats are not written out, but
2499 alternative endings (voltas) are printed, left to right.
2503 Alternative endings are written stacked. This has limited use but may be
2504 used to typeset two lines of lyrics in songs with repeats, see
2505 @inputfileref{input,star-spangled-banner.ly}.
2512 Make beat or measure repeats. These look like percent signs.
2518 * Repeats and MIDI::
2519 * Manual repeat commands::
2521 * Tremolo subdivisions::
2526 @subsection Repeat syntax
2530 LilyPond has one syntactic construct for specifying different types of
2531 repeats. The syntax is
2534 \repeat @var{variant} @var{repeatcount} @var{repeatbody}
2537 If you have alternative endings, you may add
2538 @cindex @code{\alternative}
2540 \alternative @code{@{} @var{alternative1}
2542 @var{alternative3} @dots{} @code{@}}
2544 where each @var{alternative} is a music expression. If you do not
2545 give enough alternatives for all of the repeats, then the first
2546 alternative is assumed to be played more than once.
2548 Normal notation repeats are used like this:
2549 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,relative 1]
2551 \repeat volta 2 { c4 d e f }
2552 \repeat volta 2 { f e d c }
2555 With alternative endings:
2556 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,relative 1]
2558 \repeat volta 2 {c4 d e f}
2559 \alternative { {d2 d} {f f,} }
2563 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,relative 1]
2566 \repeat volta 4 { e | c2 d2 | e2 f2 | }
2567 \alternative { { g4 g g } { a | a a a a | b2. } }
2573 If you do a nested repeat like
2582 then it is ambiguous to which @code{\repeat} the @code{\alternative}
2583 belongs. This ambiguity is resolved by always having the
2584 @code{\alternative} belong to the inner @code{\repeat}. For clarity,
2585 it is advisable to use braces in such situations.
2588 @node Repeats and MIDI
2589 @subsection Repeats and MIDI
2591 @cindex expanding repeats
2593 For instructions on how to unfold repeats for MIDI output, see the
2594 example file @inputfileref{input/test,unfold-all-repeats.ly}.
2599 Timing information is not remembered at the start of an alternative,
2600 so after a repeat timing information must be reset by hand, for
2601 example by setting @code{Score.measurePosition} or entering
2602 @code{\partial}. Similarly, slurs or ties are also not repeated.
2605 @node Manual repeat commands
2606 @subsection Manual repeat commands
2608 @cindex @code{repeatCommands}
2610 The property @code{repeatCommands} can be used to control the layout of
2611 repeats. Its value is a Scheme list of repeat commands, where each repeat
2615 @item the symbol @code{start-repeat},
2616 which prints a @code{|:} bar line,
2617 @item the symbol @code{end-repeat},
2618 which prints a @code{:|} bar line,
2619 @item the list @code{(volta @var{text})},
2620 which prints a volta bracket saying @var{text}: The text can be specified as
2621 a text string or as a markup text, see @ref{Text markup}. Do not
2622 forget to change the font, as the default number font does not contain
2623 alphabetic characters. Or,
2624 @item the list @code{(volta #f)}, which
2625 stops a running volta bracket:
2628 @lilypond[verbatim, fragment,relative 2]
2630 \property Score.repeatCommands = #'((volta "93") end-repeat)
2632 \property Score.repeatCommands = #'((volta #f))
2639 @internalsref{VoltaBracket}, @internalsref{RepeatedMusic},
2640 @internalsref{VoltaRepeatedMusic},
2641 @internalsref{UnfoldedRepeatedMusic}, and
2642 @internalsref{FoldedRepeatedMusic}.
2644 @node Tremolo repeats
2645 @subsection Tremolo repeats
2646 @cindex tremolo beams
2648 To place tremolo marks between notes, use @code{\repeat} with tremolo
2650 @lilypond[verbatim,center,singleline]
2652 \context Voice \notes\relative c' {
2653 \repeat "tremolo" 8 { c16 d16 }
2654 \repeat "tremolo" 4 { c16 d16 }
2655 \repeat "tremolo" 2 { c16 d16 }
2656 \repeat "tremolo" 4 c16
2663 Tremolo beams are @internalsref{Beam} objects. Single stem tremolos
2664 are @internalsref{StemTremolo}s. The music expression is
2665 @internalsref{TremoloEvent}.
2670 The single stem tremolo must be entered without @code{@{} and
2673 @node Tremolo subdivisions
2674 @subsection Tremolo subdivisions
2675 @cindex tremolo marks
2676 @cindex @code{tremoloFlags}
2678 Tremolo marks can be printed on a single note by adding
2679 `@code{:}[@var{length}]' after the note. The length must be at least 8.
2680 A @var{length} value of 8 gives one line across the note stem. If the
2681 length is omitted, then then the last value (stored in
2682 @code{Voice.tremoloFlags}) is used:
2684 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,center]
2685 c'2:8 c':32 | c': c': |
2688 @c [TODO : stok is te kort bij 32en]
2692 Tremolos in this style do not carry over into the MIDI output.
2695 @node Measure repeats
2696 @subsection Measure repeats
2698 @cindex percent repeats
2699 @cindex measure repeats
2701 In the @code{percent} style, a note pattern can be repeated. It is
2702 printed once, and then the pattern is replaced with a special sign.
2703 Patterns of a one and two measures are replaced by percent-like signs,
2704 patterns that divide the measure length are replaced by slashes:
2706 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline]
2707 \context Voice { \repeat "percent" 4 { c'4 }
2708 \repeat "percent" 2 { c'2 es'2 f'4 fis'4 g'4 c''4 }
2714 @internalsref{RepeatSlash}, @internalsref{PercentRepeat},
2715 @internalsref{PercentRepeatedMusic}, and
2716 @internalsref{DoublePercentRepeat}.
2720 @node Rhythmic music
2721 @section Rhythmic music
2723 Sometimes you might want to show only the rhythm of a melody. This
2724 can be done with the rhythmic staff. All pitches of notes on such a
2725 staff are squashed, and the staff itself has a single line:
2727 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
2728 \context RhythmicStaff {
2730 c4 e8 f g2 | r4 g r2 | g1:32 | r1 |
2735 * Percussion staves::
2736 * Percussion MIDI output::
2739 @node Percussion staves
2740 @subsection Percussion staves
2744 A percussion part for more than one instrument typically uses a
2745 multiline staff where each position in the staff refers to one piece
2750 Percussion staves are typeset with help of a set of Scheme
2751 functions. The system is based on the general MIDI drum-pitches.
2752 Include @file{drumpitch-init.ly} to use drum pitches. This file
2753 defines the pitches from the Scheme variable @code{drum-pitch-names},
2754 the definition of which can be read in @file{scm/drums.scm}. Each
2755 piece of percussion has a full name and an abbreviated name, and either
2756 the full name or the abbreviation may be used in input files.
2758 To typeset the music on a staff apply the function @code{drums->paper}
2759 to the percussion music. This function takes a list of percussion
2760 instrument names, notehead scripts and staff positions (that is:
2761 pitches relative to the C-clef) and transforms the input
2762 music by moving the pitch, changing the notehead and (optionally)
2765 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim,quote]
2766 \include "drumpitch-init.ly"
2767 up = \notes { crashcymbal4 hihat8 halfopenhihat hh hh hh openhihat }
2768 down = \notes { bassdrum4 snare8 bd r bd sn4 }
2770 \apply #(drums->paper 'drums) \context Staff <<
2772 \new Voice { \voiceOne \up }
2773 \new Voice { \voiceTwo \down }
2778 In the above example the music was transformed using the list @code{'drums}.
2779 The following lists are defined in @file{scm/drums.scm}:
2782 to typeset a typical drum kit on a five-line staff:
2785 \include "drumpitch-init.ly"
2786 nam = \lyrics { cymc cyms cymr hh hhc hho hhho hhp cb hc
2787 bd sn ss tomh tommh tomml toml tomfh tomfl }
2788 mus = \notes { cymc cyms cymr hh hhc hho hhho hhp cb hc
2789 bd sn ss tomh tommh tomml toml tomfh tomfl s16 }
2792 \apply #(drums->paper 'drums) \context Staff <<
2796 \context Lyrics \nam
2799 linewidth = 100.0\mm
2802 \remove Bar_engraver
2803 \remove Time_signature_engraver
2804 minimumVerticalExtent = #'(-4.0 . 5.0)
2808 \remove Stem_engraver
2814 The drum scheme supports six different toms. When there fewer toms, simply
2815 select the toms that produce the desired result, i.e. to get toms on
2816 the three middle lines you use @code{tommh}, @code{tomml} and
2819 Because general MIDI does not contain rimshots the sidestick is used
2820 for this purpose instead.
2822 to typeset timbales on a two line staff:
2824 @lilypond[singleline]
2825 \include "drumpitch-init.ly"
2826 nam = \lyrics { timh ssh timl ssl cb }
2827 mus = \notes { timh ssh timl ssl cb s16 }
2830 \apply #(drums->paper 'timbales) \context Staff <<
2834 \context Lyrics \nam
2839 \remove Bar_engraver
2840 \remove Time_signature_engraver
2841 StaffSymbol \override #'line-count = #2
2842 StaffSymbol \override #'staff-space = #2
2843 minimumVerticalExtent = #'(-3.0 . 4.0)
2847 \remove Stem_engraver
2854 to typeset congas on a two line staff:
2856 @lilypond[singleline]
2857 \include "drumpitch-init.ly"
2858 nam = \lyrics { cgh cgho cghm ssh cgl cglo cglm ssl }
2859 mus = \notes { cgh cgho cghm ssh cgl cglo cglm ssl s16 }
2862 \apply #(drums->paper 'congas) \context Staff <<
2866 \context Lyrics \nam
2871 \remove Bar_engraver
2872 \remove Time_signature_engraver
2873 StaffSymbol \override #'line-count = #2
2874 StaffSymbol \override #'staff-space = #2
2875 minimumVerticalExtent = #'(-3.0 . 4.0)
2879 \remove Stem_engraver
2885 to typeset bongos on a two line staff:
2887 @lilypond[singleline]
2888 \include "drumpitch-init.ly"
2889 nam = \lyrics { boh boho bohm ssh bol bolo bolm ssl }
2890 mus = \notes { boh boho bohm ssh bol bolo bolm ssl s16 }
2893 \apply #(drums->paper 'bongos) \context Staff <<
2897 \context Lyrics \nam
2902 \remove Bar_engraver
2903 \remove Time_signature_engraver
2904 StaffSymbol \override #'line-count = #2
2905 StaffSymbol \override #'staff-space = #2
2906 minimumVerticalExtent = #'(-3.0 . 4.0)
2910 \remove Stem_engraver
2916 to typeset all kinds of simple percussion on one line staves:
2917 @lilypond[singleline]
2918 \include "drumpitch-init.ly"
2919 nam = \lyrics { tri trio trim gui guis guil cb cl tamb cab mar hc }
2920 mus = \notes { tri trio trim gui guis guil cb cl tamb cab mar hc s16 }
2923 \apply #(drums->paper 'percussion) \context Staff <<
2927 \context Lyrics \nam
2932 \remove Bar_engraver
2933 \remove Time_signature_engraver
2934 StaffSymbol \override #'line-count = #1
2935 minimumVerticalExtent = #'(-2.0 . 3.0)
2939 \remove Stem_engraver
2946 If you do not like any of the predefined lists you can define your own
2947 list at the top of your file:
2949 @lilypond[singleline, verbatim]
2950 #(set-drum-kit 'mydrums `(
2951 (bassdrum default #f ,(ly:make-pitch -1 2 0))
2952 (snare default #f ,(ly:make-pitch 0 1 0))
2953 (hihat cross #f ,(ly:make-pitch 0 5 0))
2954 (pedalhihat xcircle "stopped" ,(ly:make-pitch 0 5 0))
2955 (lowtom diamond #f ,(ly:make-pitch -1 6 0))
2957 \include "drumpitch-init.ly"
2958 up = \notes { hh8 hh hh hh hhp4 hhp }
2959 down = \notes { bd4 sn bd toml8 toml }
2961 \apply #(drums->paper 'mydrums) \context Staff <<
2963 \new Voice { \voiceOne \up }
2964 \new Voice { \voiceTwo \down }
2969 To use a modified existing list, one can prepend modifications to the
2973 #(set-drum-kit 'mydrums (append `(
2974 (bassdrum default #f ,(ly:make-pitch -1 2 0))
2975 (lowtom diamond #f ,(ly:make-pitch -1 6 0))
2976 ) (get-drum-kit 'drums)))
2979 You can easily combine percussion notation with pitched notation.
2980 Indeed, the file @file{drumpitch-init.ly} replaces the normal pitch
2981 names, so you will have to reinclude @file{nederlands.ly} after the
2982 drum-pattern-definitions to enter normal notes:
2984 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim]
2985 \include "drumpitch-init.ly"
2986 up = \notes { crashcymbal4 hihat8 halfopenhihat hh hh hh openhihat }
2987 down = \notes { bassdrum4 snare8 bd r bd sn4 }
2988 \include "nederlands.ly"
2989 bass = \notes \transpose c c,, { a4. e8 r e g e }
2992 \apply #(drums->paper 'drums) \new Staff <<
2994 \new Voice { \voiceOne \up }
2995 \new Voice { \voiceTwo \down }
2997 \new Staff { \clef "F_8" \bass }
3002 @node Percussion MIDI output
3003 @subsection Percussion MIDI output
3005 In order to produce correct MIDI output you need to produce two score
3006 blocks---one for the paper and one for the MIDI output. To use the
3007 percussion channel you set the property @code{instrument} to
3008 @code{'drums}. Because the drum-pitches themselves are similar to the
3009 general MIDI pitches all you have to do is to insert the voices with
3010 none of the scheme functions to get the correct MIDI output:
3014 \apply #(drums->paper 'mydrums) \context Staff <<
3023 \property Staff.instrument = #'drums
3033 Chords entered with @code{< @dots{} >} do not work. This scheme is a
3034 temporary implementation.
3038 @section Piano music
3040 Piano staves are two normal staves coupled with a brace. The staves
3041 are largely independent, but sometimes voices can cross between the
3042 two staves. The same notation is also used for harps and other key
3043 instruments. The @internalsref{PianoStaff} is especially built to
3044 handle this cross-staffing behavior. In this section we discuss the
3045 @internalsref{PianoStaff} and some other pianistic peculiarities.
3049 * Automatic staff changes::
3050 * Manual staff switches::
3053 * Staff switch lines::
3058 There is no support for putting chords across staves. You can get
3059 this result by increasing the length of the stem in the lower stave so
3060 it reaches the stem in the upper stave, or vice versa. An example is
3061 included with the distribution as @inputfileref{input/test,stem-cross-staff.ly}.
3063 Dynamics are not centered, but kludges do exist. See
3064 @inputfileref{input/template,piano-dynamics.ly}.
3066 @cindex cross staff stem
3067 @cindex stem, cross staff
3070 @c fixme: should have hyperlinks as well.
3076 @node Automatic staff changes
3077 @subsection Automatic staff changes
3078 @cindex Automatic staff changes
3080 Voices can switch automatically between the top and the bottom
3081 staff. The syntax for this is
3083 \autochange Staff \context Voice @{ @dots{}@var{music}@dots{} @}
3085 The two staffs of the piano staff must be named @code{up} and
3088 The autochanger switches on basis of pitch (central C is the turning
3089 point), and it looks ahead skipping over rests to switch in
3090 advance. Here is a practical example:
3092 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline,quote]
3093 \score { \notes \context PianoStaff <<
3094 \context Staff = "up" {
3095 \autochange Staff \context Voice = VA << \relative c' {
3096 g4 a b c d r4 a g } >> }
3097 \context Staff = "down" {
3104 In this example, spacer rests are used to prevent the bottom staff from
3105 terminating too soon.
3110 @internalsref{AutoChangeMusic}.
3114 The staff switches often do not end up in optimal places. For high
3115 quality output, staff switches should be specified manually.
3118 @node Manual staff switches
3119 @subsection Manual staff switches
3121 @cindex manual staff switches
3122 @cindex staff switch, manual
3124 Voices can be switched between staves manually, using the following command:
3126 \translator Staff = @var{staffname} @var{music}
3130 The string @var{staffname} is the name of the staff. It switches the
3131 current voice from its current staff to the Staff called
3132 @var{staffname}. Typically @var{staffname} is @code{"up"} or
3141 Pianos have pedals that alter the way sound are produced. Generally, a
3142 piano has three pedals, sustain, una corda, and sostenuto.
3146 Piano pedal instruction can be expressed by attaching
3147 @code{\sustainDown}, @code{\sustainUp}, @code{\unaCorda},
3148 @code{\treCorde}, @code{\sostenutoDown} and @code{\sostenutoUp} to a
3151 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3152 c'4\sustainDown c'4\sustainUp
3155 What is printed can be modified by setting @code{pedal@var{X}Strings},
3156 where @var{X} is one of the pedal types: @code{Sustain},
3157 @code{Sostenuto} or @code{UnaCorda}. Refer to the generated
3158 documentation of @internalsref{SustainPedal} for more information.
3160 Pedals can also be indicated by a sequence of brackets, by setting the
3161 @code{pedalSustainStyle} property to @code{bracket} objects:
3163 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3164 \property Staff.pedalSustainStyle = #'bracket
3165 c''4\sustainDown d''4 e''4
3166 a'4\sustainUp\sustainDown
3167 f'4 g'4 a'4\sustainUp
3170 A third style of pedal notation is a mixture of text and brackets,
3171 obtained by setting @code{pedal-type} to @code{mixed}:
3173 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3174 \property Staff.pedalSustainStyle = #'mixed
3175 c''4\sustainDown d''4 e''4
3176 c'4\sustainUp\sustainDown
3177 f'4 g'4 a'4\sustainUp
3180 The default `*Ped' style for sustain and damper pedals corresponds to
3181 @code{\pedal-type = #'text}. However, @code{mixed} is the default style
3182 for a sostenuto pedal:
3184 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3185 c''4\sostenutoDown d''4 e''4 c'4 f'4 g'4 a'4\sostenutoUp
3188 For fine-tuning of the appearance of a pedal bracket, the properties
3189 @code{edge-width}, @code{edge-height}, and @code{shorten-pair} of
3190 @code{PianoPedalBracket} objects (see
3191 @internalsref{PianoPedalBracket} in the Program reference) can be modified. For example, the
3192 bracket may be extended to the end of the note head:
3194 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3195 \property Staff.PianoPedalBracket \override
3196 #'shorten-pair = #'(0 . -1.0)
3197 c''4\sostenutoDown d''4 e''4 c'4
3198 f'4 g'4 a'4\sostenutoUp
3202 @subsection Arpeggio
3205 @cindex broken arpeggio
3206 @cindex @code{\arpeggio}
3208 You can specify an arpeggio sign on a chord by attaching an
3209 @code{\arpeggio} to a chord:
3212 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
3216 When an arpeggio crosses staves, you attach an arpeggio to the chords
3217 in both staves, and set
3218 @internalsref{PianoStaff}.@code{connectArpeggios}:
3220 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
3221 \context PianoStaff <<
3222 \property PianoStaff.connectArpeggios = ##t
3223 \new Staff { <c' e g c>\arpeggio }
3224 \new Staff { \clef bass <c,, e g>\arpeggio }
3228 The direction of the arpeggio is sometimes denoted by adding an
3229 arrowhead to the wiggly line. This can be typeset by setting
3230 @code{arpeggio-direction}:
3232 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
3234 \property Voice.Arpeggio \set #'arpeggio-direction = #1
3236 \property Voice.Arpeggio \set #'arpeggio-direction = #-1
3241 A square bracket on the left indicates that the player should not
3242 arpeggiate the chord. To draw these brackets, set the
3243 @code{molecule-callback} property of @code{Arpeggio} or
3244 @code{PianoStaff.Arpeggio} objects to @code{\arpeggioBracket}, and use
3245 @code{\arpeggio} statements within the chords as before:
3247 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
3248 \property PianoStaff.Arpeggio \override
3249 #'molecule-callback = \arpeggioBracket
3255 @cindex @code{\arpeggioBracket}
3256 @code{\arpeggioBracket},
3257 @cindex @code{\arpeggio}
3262 @internalsref{ArpeggioEvent} music expressions lead to
3263 @internalsref{Arpeggio} objects. Cross staff arpeggios are
3264 @internalsref{PianoStaff}.@internalsref{Arpeggio}.
3268 It is not possible to mix connected arpeggios and unconnected
3269 arpeggios in one @internalsref{PianoStaff} at the same time.
3271 @node Staff switch lines
3272 @subsection Staff switch lines
3275 @cindex follow voice
3276 @cindex staff switching
3279 @cindex @code{followVoice}
3281 Whenever a voice switches to another staff a line connecting the notes
3282 can be printed automatically. This is enabled if the property
3283 @code{PianoStaff.followVoice} is set to true:
3285 @lilypond[fragment,relative,verbatim]
3286 \context PianoStaff <<
3287 \property PianoStaff.followVoice = ##t
3288 \context Staff \context Voice {
3290 \translator Staff=two
3293 \context Staff=two { \clef bass \skip 1*2 }
3297 The associated object is @internalsref{VoiceFollower}.
3301 @cindex @code{\showStaffSwitch}
3302 @code{\showStaffSwitch},
3303 @cindex @code{\hideStaffSwitch}
3304 @code{\hideStaffSwitch}.
3308 @section Vocal music
3310 This section discusses how to enter and print lyrics.
3314 * The Lyrics context::
3319 @node Entering lyrics
3320 @subsection Entering lyrics
3324 @cindex @code{\lyrics}
3327 Lyrics are entered in a special input mode. This mode is is introduced
3328 by the keyword @code{\lyrics}. In this mode you can enter lyrics, with
3329 punctuation and accents without any hassle. Syllables are entered like
3330 notes, but with pitches replaced by text. For example,
3332 \lyrics @{ Twin-4 kle4 twin- kle litt- le star2 @}
3335 A word in Lyrics mode begins with: an alphabetic character, @code{_},
3336 @code{?}, @code{!}, @code{:}, @code{'}, the control characters @code{^A}
3337 through @code{^F}, @code{^Q} through @code{^W}, @code{^Y}, @code{^^},
3338 any 8-bit character with ASCII code over 127, or a two-character
3339 combination of a backslash followed by one of @code{`}, @code{'},
3340 @code{"}, or @code{^}.
3342 Subsequent characters of a word can be any character that is not a digit
3343 and not white space. One important consequence of this is that a word
3344 can end with @code{@}}. The following example is usually a bug. The
3345 syllable includes a @code{@}}, and hence the opening brace is not balanced:
3347 \lyrics @{ twinkle@}
3350 @cindex @code{\property}, in @code{\lyrics}
3351 Similarly, a period following a alphabetic sequence, is included in the
3352 resulting string. As a consequence, spaces must be inserted around
3353 @code{\property} commands:
3355 \property Lyrics . LyricText \set #'font-shape = #'italic
3359 @cindex spaces, in lyrics
3360 @cindex quotes, in lyrics
3362 Any @code{_} character which appears in an unquoted word is converted
3363 to a space. This provides a mechanism for introducing spaces into words
3364 without using quotes. Quoted words can also be used in Lyrics mode to
3365 specify words that cannot be written with the above rules:
3368 \lyrics @{ He said: "\"Let" my peo ple "go\"" @}
3372 Hyphens can be entered as ordinary hyphens at the end of a syllable, i.e.
3377 These will be attached to the end of the first syllable.
3379 Centered hyphens are entered using the special `@code{-}@code{-}' lyric
3380 as a separate word between syllables. The hyphen will have variable
3381 length depending on the space between the syllables and it will be
3382 centered between the syllables.
3387 When a lyric is sung over many notes (this is called a melisma), this is
3388 indicated with a horizontal line centered between a syllable and the
3389 next one. Such a line is called an extender line, and it is entered as
3394 @internalsref{LyricEvent}, @internalsref{HyphenEvent}, and
3395 @internalsref{ExtenderEvent}.
3399 The definition of lyrics mode is too complex.
3401 @node The Lyrics context
3402 @subsection The Lyrics context
3404 Lyrics are printed by interpreting them in @internalsref{Lyrics} context:
3406 \context Lyrics \lyrics @dots{}
3409 @cindex automatic syllable durations
3410 @cindex @code{\addlyrics}
3411 @cindex lyrics and melodies
3413 This will place the lyrics according to the durations that were
3414 entered. The lyrics can also be aligned under a given melody
3415 automatically. In this case, it is no longer necessary to enter the
3416 correct duration for each syllable. This is achieved by combining the
3417 melody and the lyrics with the @code{\addlyrics} expression:
3421 \context Lyrics @dots{}
3424 @cindex staff order, with @code{\addlyrics}
3426 Normally, this will put the lyrics below the staff. For different or
3427 more complex orderings, the best way is to setup the hierarchy of
3428 staves and lyrics first, e.g.
3430 \context ChoirStaff \notes <<
3431 \context Lyrics = sopr @{ s1 @}
3432 \context Staff = soprStaff @{ s1 @}
3433 \context Lyrics = tenor @{ s1 @}
3434 \context Staff = tenorStaff @{ s1 @}
3437 and then combine the appropriate melodies and lyric lines:
3440 \context Staff = soprStaff @emph{the music}
3441 \context Lyrics = sopr @emph{the lyrics}
3444 putting both together, you would get
3446 \context ChoirStaff \notes <<
3447 \context Lyrics = @dots{}
3448 \context Staff = @dots{}
3454 @cindex choral score
3456 A complete example of a SATB score setup is in the file
3457 @inputfileref{input/template,satb.ly}.
3461 @internalsref{LyricCombineMusic}, @internalsref{Lyrics}, and
3462 @inputfileref{input/template,satb.ly}.
3466 @code{\addlyrics} is not automatic enough: melismata are not detected
3467 automatically, and melismata are not stopped when they hit a rest. A
3468 melisma on the last note in a melody is not printed.
3472 @subsection More stanzas
3475 @cindex phrasing, in lyrics
3477 When multiple stanzas are printed underneath each other, the vertical
3478 groups of syllables should be aligned around punctuation. This can be
3479 done automatically when corresponding lyric lines and melodies are
3482 To this end, give the @internalsref{Voice} context an identity:
3484 \context Voice = duet @{
3489 Then set the @internalsref{LyricsVoice} contexts to names starting with
3490 that identity followed by a dash. In the preceding example, the
3491 @internalsref{Voice} identity is @code{duet}, so the identities of the
3492 @internalsref{LyricsVoice}s are marked @code{duet-1} and @code{duet-2}:
3494 \context LyricsVoice = "duet-1" @{
3495 Hi, my name is bert. @}
3496 \context LyricsVoice = "duet-2" @{
3497 Ooooo, ch\'e -- ri, je t'aime. @}
3499 The convention for naming @internalsref{LyricsVoice} and
3500 @internalsref{Voice} must also be used to get melismata correct in
3501 conjunction with rests.
3503 The complete example is shown here:
3504 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim]
3507 \notes \relative c'' \context Voice = duet { \time 3/4
3509 \lyrics \context Lyrics <<
3510 \context LyricsVoice = "duet-1" {
3511 \property LyricsVoice . stanza = "Bert"
3512 Hi, my name is bert. }
3513 \context LyricsVoice = "duet-2" {
3514 \property LyricsVoice . stanza = "Ernie"
3515 Ooooo, ch\'e -- ri, je t'aime. }
3520 Stanza numbers, or the names of the singers can be added by setting
3521 @code{LyricsVoice.Stanza} (for the first system) and
3522 @code{LyricsVoice.stz} for the following systems. Notice how dots are
3523 surrounded with spaces in @code{\lyrics} mode:
3526 \property LyricsVoice . stanza = "Bert"
3528 \property LyricsVoice . stanza = "Ernie"
3531 To make empty spaces in lyrics, use @code{\skip}.
3539 Input for lyrics introduces a syntactical ambiguity:
3546 is interpreted as assigning a string identifier @code{\foo} such that
3547 it contains @code{"bar"}. However, it could also be interpreted as
3548 making or a music identifier @code{\foo} containing the syllable
3549 `bar'. The force the latter interpretation, use
3559 The term @emph{ambitus} (plural: ambituses) denotes a range of pitches
3560 for a given voice in a part of music. It also may denote the pitch
3561 range that a musical instrument is capable of playing. Most musical
3562 instruments have their ambitus standardized (or at least there is
3563 agreement upon the minimal ambitus of a particular type of
3564 instrument), such that a composer or arranger of a piece of music can
3565 easily meet the ambitus constraints of the targeted instrument.
3566 However, the ambitus of the human voice depends on individual
3567 physiological state, including education and training of the voice.
3568 Therefore, a singer potentially has to check for each piece of music
3569 if the ambitus of that piece meets his individual capabilities. This
3570 is why the ambitus of a piece may be of particular value to vocal
3573 The ambitus is typically notated on a per-voice basis at the very
3574 beginning of a piece, e.g. nearby the initial clef or time signature of
3575 each staff. The range is graphically specified by two noteheads, that
3576 represent the minimum and maximum pitch. Some publishers use a textual
3577 notation: they put the range in words in front of the corresponding
3578 staff. LilyPond only supports the graphical ambitus notation.
3580 To apply, add the @internalsref{Ambitus_engraver} to the
3581 @internalsref{Voice} context, i.e.
3587 \consists Ambitus_engraver
3592 This results in the following output:
3593 @lilypond[singleline]
3594 upper = \notes \relative c {
3597 as'' c e2 bes f cis d4 e f2 g
3599 lower = \notes \relative c {
3602 e'4 b g a c es fis a cis b a g f e d2
3605 \context ChoirStaff {
3607 \new Staff { \upper }
3608 \new Staff { \lower }
3614 \consists Ambitus_engraver
3620 If you have multiple voices in a single staff, and you want a single
3621 ambitus per staff rather than per each voice, then add the
3622 @internalsref{Ambitus_engraver} to the @internalsref{Staff} context
3623 rather than to the @internalsref{Voice} context.
3625 It is possible to tune individual ambituses for multiple voices on a
3626 single staff, for example by erasing or shifting them horizontally. An
3627 example is in @inputfileref{input/test,ambitus-mixed.ly}
3631 @internalsref{Ambitus}, @inputfileref{input/regression,ambitus.ly},
3632 @inputfileref{input/test,ambitus-mixed.ly}.
3636 There is no collision handling in the case of multiple per-voice
3642 Tablature notation is used for notating music for plucked string
3643 instruments. It notates pitches not by using note heads, but by
3644 indicating on which string and fret a note must be played. LilyPond
3645 offers limited support for tablature.
3648 * Tablatures basic::
3649 * Non-guitar tablatures::
3652 @node Tablatures basic
3653 @subsection Tablatures basic
3654 @cindex Tablatures basic
3656 The string number associated to a note is given as a backslash
3657 followed by a number, e.g. @code{c4\3} for a C quarter on the third
3658 string. By default, string 1 is the highest one, and the tuning
3659 defaults to the standard guitar tuning (with 6 strings). The notes
3660 are printed as tablature, by using @internalsref{TabStaff} and
3661 @internalsref{TabVoice} contexts:
3663 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3664 \notes \context TabStaff {
3670 When no string is specified, the first string that does not give a
3671 fret number less than @code{minimumFret} is selected. The default
3672 value for @code{minimumFret} is 0:
3676 e8 fis gis a b cis' dis' e'
3677 \property TabStaff.minimumFret = #8
3678 e8 fis gis a b cis' dis' e'
3683 e8 fis gis a b cis' dis' e'
3684 \property TabStaff.minimumFret = #8
3685 e8 fis gis a b cis' dis' e'
3688 \context StaffGroup <<
3689 \context Staff { \clef "G_8" \frag }
3690 \context TabStaff { \frag }
3697 @internalsref{TabStaff}, @internalsref{TabVoice}, and
3698 @internalsref{StringNumberEvent}.
3702 Chords are not handled in a special way, and hence the automatic
3703 string selector may easily select the same string to two notes in a
3707 @node Non-guitar tablatures
3708 @subsection Non-guitar tablatures
3709 @cindex Non-guitar tablatures
3711 You can change the number of strings, by setting the number of lines
3712 in the @internalsref{TabStaff} (the @code{line-count} property of
3713 @internalsref{TabStaff} can only be changed using
3714 @code{\applyoutput}, for more information, see @ref{Tuning
3717 You can change the tuning of the strings. A string tuning is given as
3718 a Scheme list with one integer number for each string, the number
3719 being the pitch (measured in semitones relative to central C) of an
3720 open string. The numbers specified for @code{stringTuning} are the
3721 numbers of semitones to subtract or add, starting the specified pitch
3722 by default middle C, in string order. Thus, the notes are e, a, d, and
3725 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3726 \context TabStaff <<
3728 \applyoutput #(outputproperty-compatibility (make-type-checker 'staff-symbol-interface)
3730 \property TabStaff.stringTunings = #'(-5 -10 -15 -20)
3733 a,4 c' a e' e c' a e'
3738 It is possible to change the Scheme function to format the tablature
3739 note text. The default is @code{fret-number-tablature-format}, which
3740 uses the fret number. For instruments that do not use this notation,
3741 you can create a special tablature formatting function. This function
3742 takes three argument: string number, string tuning and note pitch.
3746 No guitar special effects have been implemented.
3751 @section Chord names
3754 LilyPond has support for both printing chord names. Chords may be
3755 entered in musical chord notation, i.e. @code{< .. >}, but they can
3756 also be entered by name. Internally, the chords are represented as a
3757 set of pitches, so they can be transposed:
3760 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline]
3761 twoWays = \notes \transpose c c' {
3771 << \context ChordNames \twoWays
3772 \context Voice \twoWays >> }
3775 This example also shows that the chord printing routines do not try to
3776 be intelligent. The last chord (@code{f bes d}) is not interpreted as
3782 * Printing chord names::
3787 @subsection Chords mode
3790 Chord mode is a mode where you can input sets of pitches using common
3791 names. It is introduced by the keyword @code{\chords}.
3792 In chords mode, a chord is entered by the root, which is entered
3793 like a common pitch:
3794 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,quote, relative=1]
3795 \chords { es4. d8 c2 }
3800 Other chords may be entered by suffixing a colon, and introducing a
3801 modifier, and optionally, a number:
3803 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,quote]
3804 \chords { e1:m e1:7 e1:m7 }
3806 The first number following the root is taken to be the `type' of the
3807 chord, thirds are added to the root until it reaches the specified
3809 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3810 \chords { c:3 c:5 c:6 c:7 c:8 c:9 c:10 c:11 }
3813 @cindex root of chord
3814 @cindex additions, in chords
3815 @cindex removals, in chords
3817 More complex chords may also be constructed adding separate steps
3818 to a chord. Additions are added after the number following
3819 the colon, and are separated by dots:
3821 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,quote]
3822 \chords { c:5.6 c:3.7.8 c:3.6.13 }
3824 Chord steps can be altered by suffixing a @code{-} or @code{+} sign
3826 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,quote]
3827 \chords { c:7+ c:5+.3- c:3-.5-.7- }
3829 Removals are specified similarly, and are introduced by a caret. They
3830 must come after the additions:
3831 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment]
3832 \chords { c^3 c:7^5 c:9^3.5 }
3835 Modifiers can be used to change pitches. The following modifiers are
3839 is the minor chord. This modifier lowers the 3rd and (if present) the 7th step.
3841 is the diminished chord. This modifier lowers the 3rd, 5th and (if present)
3844 is the augmented chord. This modifier raises the 5th step.
3846 is the major 7th chord. This modifier raises the 7th step if present.
3848 is the suspended 4th or 2nd. This modifier removes the 3rd
3849 step. Append either @code{2} or @code{4} to add the 2nd or 4th step to
3852 Modifiers can be mixed with additions:
3853 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment]
3854 \chords { c:sus4 c:7sus4 c:dim7 c:m6 }
3857 @cindex modifiers, in chords.
3864 Since an unaltered 11 does not sound good when combined with an
3865 unaltered 13, the 11 is removed in this case (unless it is added
3868 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3869 \chords { c:13 c:13.11 c:m13 }
3874 An inversion (putting one pitch of the chord on the bottom), as well
3875 as bass notes, can be specified by appending
3876 @code{/}@var{pitch} to the chord:
3877 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center]
3878 \chords { c1 c/g c/f }
3882 A bass note can be added instead of transposed out of the chord,
3883 by using @code{/+}@var{pitch}.
3885 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,center]
3886 \chords { c1 c/+g c/+f }
3889 Chords is a mode similar to @code{\lyrics}, @code{\notes} etc. Most
3890 of the commands continue to work, for example, @code{r} and
3891 @code{\skip} can be used to insert rests and spaces, and
3892 @code{\property} may be used to change various settings.
3898 Each step can only be present in a chord once. The following
3899 simply produces the augmented chord, since @code{5+} is interpreted
3902 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment]
3903 \chords { c:5.5-.5+ }
3907 @node Printing chord names
3908 @subsection Printing chord names
3910 @cindex printing chord names
3914 For displaying printed chord names, use the @internalsref{ChordNames} context.
3915 The chords may be entered either using the notation
3916 described above, or directly using @code{<} and @code{>}:
3918 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline]
3920 \chords {a1 b c} <d' f' a'> <e' g' b'>
3924 \context ChordNames \scheme
3925 \context Staff \scheme
3930 You can make the chord changes stand out by setting
3931 @internalsref{ChordNames}.@code{chordChanges} to true. This will only
3932 display chord names when there is a change in the chords scheme and at
3933 the start of a new line:
3935 @lilypond[verbatim, linewidth=9cm]
3937 c1:m c:m \break c:m c:m d
3941 \context ChordNames {
3942 \property ChordNames.chordChanges = ##t
3944 \context Staff \transpose c c' \scheme
3949 The default chord name layout is a system for Jazz music, proposed by
3950 Klaus Ignatzek (see @ref{Literature list}). It can be tuned through the
3951 following properties:
3954 @cindex chordNameExceptions
3955 @item chordNameExceptions
3956 This is a list that contains the chords that have special formatting.
3958 @inputfileref{input/regression,chord-name-exceptions.ly}.
3959 @cindex exceptions, chord names.
3962 @cindex majorSevenSymbol
3963 @item majorSevenSymbol
3964 This property contains the markup object used for the 7th step, when
3965 it is major. Predefined options are @code{whiteTriangleMarkup} and
3966 @code{blackTriangleMarkup}. See
3967 @inputfileref{input/regression,chord-name-major7.ly} for an example.
3969 @cindex chordNameSeparator
3970 @item chordNameSeparator
3971 Different parts of a chord name are normally separated by a
3972 slash. By setting @code{chordNameSeparator}, you can specify other
3974 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
3975 \context ChordNames \chords {
3977 \property ChordNames.chordNameSeparator
3978 = \markup { \typewriter "|" }
3982 @cindex chordRootNamer
3983 @item chordRootNamer
3984 The root of a chord is usually printed as a letter with an optional
3985 alteration. The transformation from pitch to letter is done by this
3986 function. Special note names (for example, the German ``H'' for a
3987 B-chord) can be produced by storing a new function in this property.
3989 The pre-defined variables @code{\germanChords},
3990 @code{\semiGermanChords} set these variables.
3993 @cindex chordNoteNamer
3994 @item chordNoteNamer
3995 The default is to print single pitch, e.g. the bass note, using the
3996 @code{chordRootNamer}. The @code{chordNoteNamer} property can be set
3997 to a specialized function to change this behavior. For example, the
3998 base can be printed in lower case.
4003 There are also two other chord name schemes implemented: an alternate
4004 Jazz chord notation, and a systematic scheme called Banter chords. The
4005 alternate jazz notation is also shown on the chart in @ref{Chord name
4006 chart}. Turning on these styles is described in the input file
4007 @inputfileref{input/test,chord-names-jazz.ly}.
4011 @cindex chords, jazz
4016 @cindex @code{\germanChords}
4017 @code{\germanChords},
4018 @cindex @code{\semiGermanChords}
4019 @code{\semiGermanChords}.
4026 @inputfileref{input/regression,chord-name-major7.ly},
4027 @inputfileref{input/regression,chord-name-exceptions.ly},
4028 @inputfileref{input/test,chord-names-jazz.ly},
4029 @inputfileref{input/test,chord-names-german.ly},
4030 @file{scm/chords-ignatzek.scm}, and @file{scm/chord-entry.scm}.
4035 Chord names are determined solely from the list of pitches. Chord
4036 inversions are not identified, and neither are added bass notes. This
4037 may result in strange chord names when chords are entered with the
4038 @code{< .. >} syntax.
4043 @node Orchestral music
4044 @section Orchestral music
4046 @cindex Writing parts
4048 Orchestral music involves some special notation, both in the full
4049 score and the individual parts. This section explains how to tackle
4050 some common problems in orchestral music.
4055 * Multiple staff contexts::
4058 * Instrument names::
4060 * Multi measure rests::
4061 * Automatic part combining::
4063 * Different editions from one source::
4064 * Sound output for transposing instruments::
4067 @node Multiple staff contexts
4068 @subsection Multiple staff contexts
4070 Polyphonic scores consist of many staves. These staves can be
4071 constructed in three different ways:
4073 @item The group is started with a brace at the left. This is done with the
4074 @internalsref{GrandStaff} context.
4075 @item The group is started with a bracket. This is done with the
4076 @internalsref{StaffGroup} context
4077 @item The group is started with a vertical line. This is the default
4081 @cindex Staff, multiple
4082 @cindex bracket, vertical
4083 @cindex brace, vertical
4090 @node Rehearsal marks
4091 @subsection Rehearsal marks
4092 @cindex Rehearsal marks
4094 @cindex @code{\mark}
4096 To print a rehearsal mark, use the @code{\mark} command:
4097 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
4107 The mark is incremented automatically if you use @code{\mark
4108 \default}. The value to use is stored in the property
4109 @code{rehearsalMark} is used and automatically incremented.
4111 The @code{\mark} command can also be used to put signs like coda,
4112 segno and fermatas on a barline. Use @code{\markup} to
4113 to access the appropriate symbol:
4115 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,relative=1]
4116 c1 \mark \markup { \musicglyph #"scripts-ufermata" }
4120 In this case, during line breaks,
4121 marks must also be printed at the end of the line, and not at the
4122 beginning. Use the following to force that behavior:
4124 \property Score.RehearsalMark \override
4125 #'break-visibility = #begin-of-line-invisible
4128 See @inputfileref{input/test,boxed-molecule.ly} for putting boxes
4134 @cindex barlines, putting symbols on
4138 @internalsref{MarkEvent}, @internalsref{RehearsalMark}, and
4139 @inputfileref{input/test,boxed-molecule.ly}.
4143 @subsection Bar numbers
4147 @cindex measure numbers
4148 @cindex currentBarNumber
4150 Bar numbers are printed by default at the start of the line. The
4151 number itself is stored in the
4152 @code{currentBarNumber} property,
4153 which is normally updated automatically for every measure.
4155 Bar numbers can be typeset at regular intervals instead of at the
4156 beginning of each line. This is illustrated in the following example,
4157 whose source is available as
4158 @inputfileref{input/test,bar-number-regular-interval.ly}:
4160 @lilypondfile[notexidoc]{bar-number-regular-interval.ly}
4165 @internalsref{BarNumber},
4166 @inputfileref{input/test,bar-number-every-five-reset.ly}, and
4167 @inputfileref{input/test,bar-number-regular-interval.ly}.
4171 Bar numbers can collide with the @internalsref{StaffGroup} bracket, if
4172 there is one at the top. To solve this, the
4173 @code{padding} property of @internalsref{BarNumber} can be
4174 used to position the number correctly.
4176 @node Instrument names
4177 @subsection Instrument names
4179 In an orchestral score, instrument names are printed left side of the
4182 This can be achieved by setting @internalsref{Staff}.@code{instrument}
4183 and @internalsref{Staff}.@code{instr}. This will print a string before
4184 the start of the staff. For the first start, @code{instrument} is
4185 used, for the next ones @code{instr} is used:
4188 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline]
4189 \property Staff.instrument = "ploink " { c''4 }
4193 You can also use markup texts to construct more complicated instrument
4197 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim,singleline]
4199 \property Staff.instrument = \markup {
4200 \column < "Clarinetti"
4202 \smaller \musicglyph #"accidentals--1"
4213 @internalsref{InstrumentName}.
4217 When you put a name on a grand staff or piano staff the width of the
4218 brace is not taken into account. You must add extra spaces to the end of
4219 the name to avoid a collision.
4222 @subsection Transpose
4224 @cindex transposition of pitches
4225 @cindex @code{\transpose}
4227 A music expression can be transposed with @code{\transpose}. The syntax
4230 \transpose @var{from} @var{to} @var{musicexpr}
4233 This means that @var{musicexpr} is transposed by the interval
4234 between @var{from} and @var{to}.
4236 @code{\transpose} distinguishes between enharmonic pitches: both
4237 @code{\transpose c cis} or @code{\transpose c des} will transpose up
4238 half a tone. The first version will print sharps and the second
4239 version will print flats:
4241 @lilypond[singleline, verbatim]
4242 mus =\notes { \key d \major cis d fis g }
4243 \score { \notes \context Staff {
4246 \transpose c g' \mus
4247 \transpose c f' \mus
4253 @internalsref{TransposedMusic}, and @internalsref{UntransposableMusic}.
4257 If you want to use both @code{\transpose} and @code{\relative}, then
4258 you must put @code{\transpose} outside of @code{\relative}, since
4259 @code{\relative} will have no effect music that appears inside a
4265 @node Multi measure rests
4266 @subsection Multi measure rests
4267 @cindex multi measure rests
4268 @cindex Rests, multi measure
4272 Multi measure rests are entered using `@code{R}'. It is specifically
4273 meant for full bar rests and for entering parts: the rest can expand
4274 to fill a score with rests, or it can be printed as a single
4275 multimeasure rest. This expansion is controlled by the property
4276 @code{Score.skipBars}. If this is set to true, empty measures will not
4277 be expanded, and the appropriate number is added automatically:
4279 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
4280 \time 4/4 r1 | R1 | R1*2
4281 \property Score.skipBars = ##t R1*17 R1*4
4284 The @code{1} in @code{R1} is similar to the duration notation used for
4285 notes. Hence, for time signatures other than 4/4, you must enter other
4286 durations. This can be done with augmentation dots or fractions:
4288 @lilypond[fragment,verbatim]
4289 \property Score.skipBars = ##t
4297 An @code{R} spanning a single measure is printed as either a whole rest
4298 or a breve, centered in the measure regardless of the time signature.
4300 @cindex text on multi-measure rest
4301 @cindex script on multi-measure rest
4302 @cindex fermata on multi-measure rest
4304 Texts can be added to multi-measure rests by using the
4305 @var{note}-@code{markup} syntax (see @ref{Text markup}). In this case, the number is
4306 replaced. If you need both texts and the number, you must add the
4307 number by hand. A variable (@code{\fermataMarkup}) is provided for
4311 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment]
4313 R2._\markup { "Ad lib" }
4317 If you want to have a text on the left end of a multi-measure rest,
4318 attach the text to a zero-length skip note, i.e.
4326 @cindex whole rests for a full measure
4330 @internalsref{MultiMeasureRestEvent},
4331 @internalsref{MultiMeasureTextEvent},
4332 @internalsref{MultiMeasureRestMusicGroup}, and
4333 @internalsref{MultiMeasureRest}.
4335 The layout object @internalsref{MultiMeasureRestNumber} is for the
4336 default number, and @internalsref{MultiMeasureRestText} for user
4341 It is not possible to use fingerings (e.g. @code{R1-4}) to put numbers
4342 over multi-measure rests.
4344 @cindex condensing rests
4346 There is no way to automatically condense multiple rests into a single
4347 multimeasure rest. Multi measure rests do not take part in rest
4350 Be careful when entering multimeasure rests followed by whole
4351 notes. The following will enter two notes lasting four measures each:
4355 When @code{skipBars} is set, then the result will look OK, but the
4356 bar numbering will be off.
4358 @node Automatic part combining
4359 @subsection Automatic part combining
4360 @cindex automatic part combining
4361 @cindex part combiner
4364 Automatic part combining is used to merge two parts of music onto a
4365 staff. It is aimed at typesetting orchestral scores. When the two
4366 parts are identical for a period of time, only one is shown. In
4367 places where the two parts differ, they are typeset as separate
4368 voices, and stem directions are set automatically. Also, solo and
4369 @emph{a due} parts are identified and can be marked.
4373 The syntax for part combining is
4376 \partcombine @var{context} @var{musicexpr1} @var{musicexpr2}
4378 where the pieces of music @var{musicexpr1} and @var{musicexpr2} will be
4379 combined into one context of type @var{context}. The music expressions
4380 must be interpreted by contexts whose names should start with @code{one}
4383 The following example demonstrates the basic functionality of the part
4384 combiner: putting parts on one staff, and setting stem directions and
4387 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline,fragment]
4389 \context Voice=one \partcombine Voice
4390 \context Thread=one \relative c'' {
4393 \context Thread=two \relative c'' {
4399 The first @code{g} appears only once, although it was
4400 specified twice (once in each part). Stem, slur and tie directions are
4401 set automatically, depending whether there is a solo or unisono. The
4402 first part (with context called @code{one}) always gets up stems, and
4403 `solo', while the second (called @code{two}) always gets down stems and
4406 If you just want the merging parts, and not the textual markings, you
4407 may set the property @var{soloADue} to false:
4409 @lilypond[verbatim,singleline,fragment]
4411 \property Staff.soloADue = ##f
4412 \context Voice=one \partcombine Voice
4413 \context Thread=one \relative c'' {
4416 \context Thread=two \relative c'' {
4424 @internalsref{PartCombineMusic},
4425 @internalsref{Thread_devnull_engraver}, and
4426 @internalsref{Voice_devnull_engraver} and @internalsref{A2_engraver}.
4430 The syntax for naming contexts in inconsistent with the syntax for
4433 In @code{soloADue} mode, when the two voices play the same notes on and
4434 off, the part combiner may typeset @code{a2} more than once in a
4437 @lilypond[fragment,singleline]
4439 \context Voice=one \partcombine Voice
4440 \context Thread=one \relative c'' {
4443 \context Thread=two \relative c'' {
4449 The part combiner is rather buggy, and it will be replaced by a better
4450 mechanism in the near future.
4452 @cindex @code{Thread_devnull_engraver}
4453 @cindex @code{Voice_engraver}
4454 @cindex @code{A2_engraver}
4457 @subsection Hiding staves
4459 @cindex Frenched scores
4460 @cindex Hiding staves
4462 In orchestral scores, staff lines that only have rests are usually
4463 removed. This saves some space. This style is called `French Score'.
4464 For @internalsref{Lyrics}, @internalsref{LyricsVoice},
4465 @internalsref{ChordNames} and @internalsref{FiguredBass}, this is
4466 switched on by default. When these line of these contexts turn out
4467 empty after the line-breaking process, they are removed.
4469 For normal staves, a specialized @internalsref{Staff} context is
4470 available, which does the same: staves containing nothing (or only
4471 multi measure rests) are removed. The context definition is stored in
4472 @code{\RemoveEmptyStaffContext} variable. Observe how the second staff
4473 in this example disappears in the second line:
4478 \notes \relative c' <<
4479 \new Staff { e4 f g a \break c1 }
4480 \new Staff { c4 d e f \break R1 }
4484 \translator { \RemoveEmptyStaffContext }
4489 The first page shows all staffs in full. If they should be removed
4490 from the first page too, set @code{remove-first} to false
4491 in @internalsref{RemoveEmptyVerticalGroup}.
4493 @node Different editions from one source
4494 @subsection Different editions from one source
4496 The @code{\tag} command marks music expressions with a name. These
4497 tagged expressions can be filtered out later. With this mechanism it
4498 is possible to make different versions of the same music source.
4500 In the following example, we see two versions of a piece of music, one
4501 for the full score, and one with cue notes for the instrumental part:
4509 \property Voice.fontSize = #-1
4517 The same can be applied to articulations, texts, etc.: they are
4520 -\tag #@var{your-tag}
4522 to an articulation, for example,
4527 This defines a note with a conditional fingering indication.
4529 By applying the @code{remove-tag} function, tagged expressions can be
4530 filtered. For example,
4534 \apply #(remove-tag 'score) @var{the music}
4535 \apply #(remove-tag 'part) @var{the music}
4540 @lilypondfile[notexidoc]{tag-filter.ly}
4542 The argument of the @code{\tag} command should be a symbol, or a list
4543 of symbols, for example,
4545 \tag #'(original-part transposed-part) @dots{}
4550 @inputfileref{input/regression,tag-filter.ly}
4553 @node Sound output for transposing instruments
4554 @subsection Sound output for transposing instruments
4556 When you want to make a MIDI file from a score containing transposed
4557 and untransposed instruments, you have to instruct LilyPond the pitch
4558 offset (in semitones) for the transposed instruments. This is done
4559 using the @code{transposing} property. It does not affect printed
4562 @cindex @code{transposing}
4565 \property Staff.instrument = #"Cl. in B-flat"
4566 \property Staff.transposing = #-2
4570 @node Ancient notation
4571 @section Ancient notation
4573 @cindex Vaticana, Editio
4574 @cindex Medicaea, Editio
4579 @c [TODO: write more comprehensive introduction on ancient notation]
4581 Support for ancient notation is still under heavy development.
4582 Regardless of all of the current limitations (see the bugs section
4583 below for details), it includes features for mensural
4584 notation and Gregorian Chant notation. There is also limited support
4585 for figured bass notation.
4587 Many graphical objects provide a @code{style} property, see
4588 @ref{Ancient note heads}, @ref{Ancient accidentals}, @ref{Ancient
4589 rests}, @ref{Ancient clefs}, @ref{Ancient flags} and @ref{Ancient time
4590 signatures}. By manipulating such a grob property, the typographical
4591 appearance of the affected graphical objects can be accomodated for a
4592 specific notation flavour without need for introducing any new
4596 Other aspects of ancient notation can not that easily be expressed as
4597 in terms of just changing a style property of a graphical object.
4598 Therefore, some notational concepts are introduced specifically for
4599 ancient notation, see @ref{Custodes}, @ref{Divisiones},
4600 @ref{Ligatures}, and @ref{Figured bass}.
4604 * Ancient note heads::
4605 * Ancient accidentals::
4609 * Ancient time signatures::
4614 * Vaticana style contexts::
4617 If this all is way too much of documentation for you, and you just
4618 want to dive into typesetting without worrying too much about the
4619 details on how to customize a context, then you may have a look at the
4620 predefined contexts (see @ref{Vaticana style contexts}). Use them to
4621 set up predefined style-specific voice and staff contexts, and
4622 directly go ahead with the note entry.
4626 Ligatures need special spacing that has not yet been implemented. As
4627 a result, there is too much space between ligatures most of the time,
4628 and line breaking often is unsatisfactory. Also, lyrics do not
4629 correctly align with ligatures.
4631 Accidentals must not be printed within a ligature, but instead need to
4632 be collected and printed in front of it.
4634 Augmentum dots within ligatures are not handled correctly.
4637 @node Ancient note heads
4638 @subsection Ancient note heads
4644 For ancient notation, a note head style other than the @code{default}
4645 style may be chosen. This is accomplished by setting the @code{style}
4646 property of the NoteHead object to the desired value (@code{baroque},
4647 @code{neo_mensural} or @code{mensural}). The @code{baroque} style
4648 differs from the @code{default} style only in using a square shape for
4649 @code{\breve} note heads. The @code{neo_mensural} style differs from
4650 the @code{baroque} style in that it uses rhomboidal heads for whole
4651 notes and all smaller durations. Stems are centered on the note
4652 heads. This style is in particular useful when transcribing mensural
4653 music, e.g. for the incipit. The @code{mensural} style finally
4654 produces note heads that mimick the look of note heads in historic
4655 printings of the 16th century.
4657 The following example demonstrates the @code{neo_mensural} style:
4659 @lilypond[fragment,singleline,verbatim]
4660 \property Voice.NoteHead \set #'style = #'neo_mensural
4661 a'\longa a'\breve a'1 a'2 a'4 a'8 a'16
4664 When typesetting a piece in Gregorian Chant notation, a Gregorian
4665 ligature engraver will automatically select the proper note heads,
4666 such there is no need to explicitly set the note head style. Still,
4667 the note head style can be set e.g. to @code{vaticana_punctum} to
4668 produce punctum neumes. Similarly, a mensural ligature engraver is
4669 used to automatically assemble mensural ligatures. See
4670 @ref{Ligatures} for how ligature engravers work.
4674 @inputfileref{input/regression,note-head-style.ly} gives an overview
4675 over all available note head styles.
4677 @ref{Percussion staves} use note head styles of their own that are
4678 frequently used in contemporary music notation.
4680 @node Ancient accidentals
4681 @subsection Ancient accidentals
4687 Use the @code{style} property of grob @internalsref{Accidental} to
4688 select ancient accidentals. Supported styles are
4689 @code{mensural}, @code{vaticana}, @code{hufnagel} and @code{medicaea}.
4691 @lilypond[singleline,26pt]
4699 { " " \musicglyph #"accidentals-vaticana-1"
4700 " " \musicglyph #"accidentals-vaticana0" }
4704 { " " \musicglyph #"accidentals-medicaea-1" }
4708 { " " \musicglyph #"accidentals-hufnagel-1" }
4712 { " " \musicglyph #"accidentals-mensural-1"
4713 " " \musicglyph #"accidentals-mensural1" }
4722 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
4726 \remove "Clef_engraver"
4727 \remove "Key_engraver"
4728 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
4729 \remove "Staff_symbol_engraver"
4730 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
4736 As shown, not all accidentals are supported by each style. When
4737 trying to access an unsupported accidental, LilyPond will switch to a
4738 different style, as demonstrated in
4739 @inputfileref{input/test,ancient-accidentals.ly}.
4741 Similarly to local accidentals, the style of the key signature can be
4742 controlled by the @code{style} property of the
4743 @internalsref{KeySignature} grob.
4747 @ref{Pitches}, @ref{Chromatic alterations} and @ref{Accidentals} give
4748 a general introduction into the use of accidentals. @ref{Key
4749 signature} gives a general introduction into the use of key
4754 @subsection Ancient rests
4760 Use the @code{style} property of grob @internalsref{Rest} to select
4761 ancient accidentals. Supported styles are @code{classical},
4762 @code{neo_mensural} and @code{mensural}. @code{classical} differs
4763 from the @code{default} style only in that the quarter rest looks like
4764 a horizontally mirrored 8th rest. The @code{neo_mensural} style suits
4765 well for e.g. the incipit of a transcribed mensural piece of music.
4766 The @code{mensural} style finally mimicks the appearance of rests as
4767 in historic prints of the 16th century.
4769 The following example demonstrates the @code{neo_mensural} style:
4771 @lilypond[fragment,singleline,verbatim]
4772 \property Voice.Rest \set #'style = #'neo_mensural
4773 r\longa r\breve r1 r2 r4 r8 r16
4776 There are no 32th and 64th rests specifically for the mensural or
4777 neo-mensural style. Instead, the rests from the default style will be
4778 taken. See @inputfileref{input/test,rests.ly} for a chart of all
4781 There are no rests in Gregorian Chant notation; instead, it uses
4786 @ref{Rests} gives a general introduction into the use of rests.
4790 @subsection Ancient clefs
4796 LilyPond supports a variety of clefs, many of them ancient.
4798 The following table shows all ancient clefs that are supported via the
4799 @code{\clef} command. Some of the clefs use the same glyph, but
4800 differ only with respect to the line they are printed on. In such
4801 cases, a trailing number in the name is used to enumerate these clefs.
4802 Still, you can manually force a clef glyph to be typeset on an
4803 arbitrary line, as described in @ref{Clef}. The note printed to the
4804 right side of each clef in the example column denotes the @code{c'}
4805 with respect to that clef.
4807 @multitable @columnfractions .3 .3 .3 .1
4811 @b{Description} @tab
4812 @b{Supported Clefs} @tab
4816 @code{clefs-neo_mensural_c} @tab
4817 modern style mensural C clef @tab
4818 @code{neo_mensural_c1}, @code{neo_mensural_c2},
4819 @code{neo_mensural_c3}, @code{neo_mensural_c4} @tab
4820 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4821 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4822 \clef "neo_mensural_c2" c
4826 @code{clefs-petrucci_c1}
4827 @code{clefs-petrucci_c2}
4828 @code{clefs-petrucci_c3}
4829 @code{clefs-petrucci_c4}
4830 @code{clefs-petrucci_c5}
4833 petrucci style mensural C clefs, for use on different stafflines
4834 (the examples shows the 2nd staffline C clef).
4844 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4845 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4846 \clef "petrucci_c2" c
4850 @code{clefs-petrucci_f} @tab
4851 petrucci style mensural F clef @tab
4852 @code{petrucci_f} @tab
4853 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4854 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4855 \clef "petrucci_f" c
4859 @code{clefs-petrucci_g} @tab
4860 petrucci style mensural G clef @tab
4861 @code{petrucci_g} @tab
4862 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4863 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4864 \clef "petrucci_g" c
4868 @code{clefs-mensural_c} @tab
4869 historic style mensural C clef @tab
4870 @code{mensural_c1}, @code{mensural_c2}, @code{mensural_c3},
4871 @code{mensural_c4} @tab
4872 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4873 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4874 \clef "mensural_c2" c
4878 @code{clefs-mensural_f} @tab
4879 historic style mensural F clef @tab
4880 @code{mensural_f} @tab
4881 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4882 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4883 \clef "mensural_f" c
4887 @code{clefs-mensural_g} @tab
4888 historic style mensural G clef @tab
4889 @code{mensural_g} @tab
4890 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4891 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4892 \clef "mensural_g" c
4896 @code{clefs-vaticana_do} @tab
4897 Editio Vaticana style do clef @tab
4898 @code{vaticana_do1}, @code{vaticana_do2}, @code{vaticana_do3} @tab
4899 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4901 \applyoutput #(outputproperty-compatibility (make-type-checker 'staff-symbol-interface) 'line-count 4)
4902 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4903 \clef "vaticana_do2" c
4907 @code{clefs-vaticana_fa} @tab
4908 Editio Vaticana style fa clef @tab
4909 @code{vaticana_fa1}, @code{vaticana_fa2} @tab
4910 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4912 \applyoutput #(outputproperty-compatibility (make-type-checker 'staff-symbol-interface) 'line-count 4)
4913 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4914 \clef "vaticana_fa2" c
4918 @code{clefs-medicaea_do} @tab
4919 Editio Medicaea style do clef @tab
4920 @code{medicaea_do1}, @code{medicaea_do2}, @code{medicaea_do3} @tab
4921 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4923 \applyoutput #(outputproperty-compatibility (make-type-checker 'staff-symbol-interface) 'line-count 4)
4924 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4925 \clef "medicaea_do2" c
4929 @code{clefs-medicaea_fa} @tab
4930 Editio Medicaea style fa clef @tab
4931 @code{medicaea_fa1}, @code{medicaea_fa2} @tab
4932 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4934 \applyoutput #(outputproperty-compatibility (make-type-checker 'staff-symbol-interface) 'line-count 4)
4935 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4936 \clef "medicaea_fa2" c
4940 @code{clefs-hufnagel_do} @tab
4941 historic style hufnagel do clef @tab
4942 @code{hufnagel_do1}, @code{hufnagel_do2}, @code{hufnagel_do3} @tab
4943 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4945 \applyoutput #(outputproperty-compatibility (make-type-checker 'staff-symbol-interface) 'line-count 4)
4946 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4947 \clef "hufnagel_do2" c
4951 @code{clefs-hufnagel_fa} @tab
4952 historic style hufnagel fa clef @tab
4953 @code{hufnagel_fa1}, @code{hufnagel_fa2} @tab
4954 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4956 \applyoutput #(outputproperty-compatibility (make-type-checker 'staff-symbol-interface) 'line-count 4)
4957 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4958 \clef "hufnagel_fa2" c
4962 @code{clefs-hufnagel_do_fa} @tab
4963 historic style hufnagel combined do/fa clef @tab
4964 @code{hufnagel_do_fa} @tab
4965 @lilypond[relative 0, notime]
4966 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t
4967 \clef "hufnagel_do_fa" c
4972 @c --- This should go somewhere else: ---
4973 @c @item modern style percussion clef (glyph: @code{clefs-percussion})
4976 @c @code{percussion}
4978 @c @lilypond{\property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t \clef "percussion" c'}
4980 @c @item modern style tab clef (glyph: @code{clefs-tab})
4985 @c @lilypond{\context Staff \outputproperty #(make-type-checker 'staff-symbol-interface) #'line-count = #6 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'transparent = ##t \clef "tab" c'}
4987 @emph{Modern style} means ``as is typeset in contemporary editions of
4988 transcribed mensural music''.
4990 @emph{Petrucci style} means ``inspired by printings published by the
4991 famous engraver Petrucci (1466-1539)''.
4993 @emph{Historic style} means ``as was typeset or written in historic
4994 editions (other than those of Petrucci)''.
4996 @emph{Editio XXX style} means ``as is/was printed in Editio XXX''.
4998 Petrucci used C clefs with differently balanced left-side vertical
4999 beams, depending on which staffline it is printed.
5003 For modern clefs, see @ref{Clef}. For the percussion clef, see
5004 @ref{Percussion staves}. For the @code{TAB} clef, see
5009 @subsection Ancient flags
5015 Use the @code{flag-style} property of grob @internalsref{Stem} to
5016 select ancient flags. Besides the @code{default} flag style,
5017 only @code{mensural} style is supported:
5019 @lilypond[fragment,singleline,verbatim]
5020 \property Voice.Stem \set #'flag-style = #'mensural
5021 \property Voice.Stem \set #'thickness = #1.0
5022 \property Voice.NoteHead \set #'style = #'mensural
5024 c'8 d'8 e'8 f'8 c'16 d'16 e'16 f'16 c'32 d'32 e'32 f'32 s8
5025 c''8 d''8 e''8 f''8 c''16 d''16 e''16 f''16 c''32 d''32 e''32 f''32
5028 Note that the innermost flare of each mensural flag always is
5029 vertically aligned with a staff line. If you do not like this
5030 behaviour, you can set the @code{adjust-if-on-staffline} property of
5031 grob @internalsref{Stem} to @code{##f}. Then, the vertical position
5032 of the end of each flare is different between notes on staff lines and
5033 notes between staff lines:
5035 @lilypond[fragment,singleline]
5036 \property Voice.Stem \set #'flag-style = #'mensural
5037 \property Voice.Stem \set #'thickness = #1.0
5038 \property Voice.Stem \set #'adjust-if-on-staffline = ##f
5039 \property Voice.NoteHead \set #'style = #'mensural
5041 c'8 d'8 e'8 f'8 c'16 d'16 e'16 f'16 c'32 d'32 e'32 f'32 s8
5042 c''8 d''8 e''8 f''8 c''16 d''16 e''16 f''16 c''32 d''32 e''32 f''32
5045 There is no particular flag style for neo-mensural notation. Hence,
5046 when typesetting e.g. the incipit of a transcibed piece of mensural
5047 music, the default flag style should be used. There are no flags in
5048 Gregorian Chant notation.
5051 @node Ancient time signatures
5052 @subsection Ancient time signatures
5054 @cindex time signatures
5058 There is limited support for mensural time signatures. The
5059 glyphs are hard-wired to particular time fractions. In other words,
5060 to get a particular mensural signature glyph with the @code{\time n/m}
5061 command, @code{n} and @code{m} have to be chosen according to the
5067 \property Score.timing = ##f
5068 \property Score.barAlways = ##t
5069 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 4/4" }
5070 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural4/4" }
5072 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 2/2" }
5073 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural2/2" }
5075 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 6/4" }
5076 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural6/4" }
5078 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 6/8" }
5079 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural6/8" }
5081 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 3/2" }
5082 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural3/2" }
5084 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 3/4" }
5085 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural3/4" }
5087 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 9/4" }
5088 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural9/4" }
5090 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 9/8" }
5091 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural9/8" }
5093 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 4/8" }
5094 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural4/8" }
5096 s_\markup { "$\\backslash$time 2/4" }
5097 ^\markup { " " \musicglyph #"timesig-neo\_mensural2/4" }
5105 \remove Staff_symbol_engraver
5106 \remove Clef_engraver
5107 \remove Time_signature_engraver
5113 Use the @code{style} property of grob @internalsref{TimeSignature} to
5114 select ancient time signatures. Supported styles are
5115 @code{neo_mensural} and @code{mensural}. The above table uses the
5116 @code{neo_mensural} style. This style is appropriate e.g. for the
5117 incipit of transcriptions of mensural pieces. The @code{mensural}
5118 style mimicks the look of historical printings of the 16th century.
5120 @inputfileref{input/test,time.ly} gives an overview over all available
5121 ancient and modern styles.
5125 @ref{Time signature} gives a general introduction into the use of time
5130 Mensural signature glyphs are mapped to time fractions in a
5131 hard-wired way. This mapping is sensible, but still arbitrary: given
5132 a mensural time signature, the time fraction represents a modern meter
5133 that usually will be a good choice when transcribing a mensural piece
5134 of music. For a particular piece of mensural music, however, the
5135 mapping may be unsatisfactory. In particular, the mapping assumes a
5136 fixed transcription of durations (e.g. brevis = half note in 2/2,
5137 i.e. 4:1). Some glyphs (such as the alternate glyph for 6/8 meter)
5138 are not at all accessible through the @code{\time} command.
5140 Mensural time signatures are supported typographically, but not yet
5141 musically. The internal representation of durations is
5142 based on a purely binary system; a ternary division such as 1 brevis =
5143 3 semibrevis (tempus perfectum) or 1 semibrevis = 3 minima (cum
5144 prolatione maiori) is not correctly handled: event times in ternary
5145 modes will be badly computed, resulting e.g. in horizontally
5146 misaligned note heads, and bar checks are likely to erroneously fail.
5148 The syntax and semantics of the @code{\time} command for mensural
5149 music is subject to change.
5152 @subsection Custodes
5157 A @emph{custos} (plural: @emph{custodes}; latin word for `guard') is a
5158 symbol that appears at the end of a staff. It anticipates the pitch
5159 of the first note(s) of the following line and thus helps the player
5160 or singer to manage line breaks during performance, thus enhancing
5161 readability of a score.
5163 Custodes were frequently used in music notation until the 17th
5164 century. Nowadays, they have survived only in a few particular forms
5165 of musical notation such as contemporary editions of Gregorian chant
5166 like the @emph{editio vaticana}. There are different custos glyphs
5167 used in different flavours of notational style.
5171 For typesetting custodes, just put a @internalsref{Custos_engraver} into the
5172 @internalsref{Staff} context when declaring the @code{\paper} block,
5173 as shown in the following example:
5179 \consists Custos_engraver
5180 Custos \override #'style = #'mensural
5185 The result looks like this:
5191 \property Staff.Custos \set #'style = #'mensural
5198 \consists Custos_engraver
5205 The custos glyph is selected by the @code{style} property. The styles
5206 supported are @code{vaticana}, @code{medicaea}, @code{hufnagel} and
5207 @code{mensural}. They are demonstrated in the following fragment:
5217 { " " \musicglyph #"custodes-vaticana-u0" }
5221 { " " \musicglyph #"custodes-medicaea-u0" }
5225 { " " \musicglyph #"custodes-hufnagel-u0" }
5229 { " " \musicglyph #"custodes-mensural-u0" }
5238 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5242 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5243 \remove "Key_engraver"
5244 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5245 \remove "Staff_symbol_engraver"
5246 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5252 If the boolean property @code{adjust-if-on-staffline} is set to
5253 @code{#t} (which it is by default), lily typesets slightly different
5254 variants of the custos glyph, depending on whether the custos, is
5255 typeset on or between stafflines. The glyph will
5256 optically fit well into the staff, with the appendage on the right of
5257 the custos always ending at the same vertical position between two
5258 stafflines regardless of the pitch. If you set
5259 @code{adjust-if-on-staffline} to @code{#f}, then
5260 a compromise between both forms is used.
5262 Just like stems can be attached to noteheads in two directions
5263 @emph{up} and @emph{down}, each custos glyph is available with its
5264 appendage pointing either up or down. If the pitch of a custos is
5265 above a selectable position, the appendage will point downwards; if
5266 the pitch is below this position, the appendage will point upwards.
5267 Use property @code{neutral-position} to select this position. By
5268 default, it is set to @code{0}, such that the neutral position is the
5269 center of the staff. Use property @code{neutral-direction} to control
5270 what happens if a custos is typeset on the neutral position itself.
5271 By default, this property is set to @code{-1}, such that the appendage
5272 will point downwards. If set to @code{1}, the appendage will point
5273 upwards. Other values such as @code{0} are reserved for future
5274 extensions and should not be used.
5278 @internalsref{Custos} and @inputfileref{input/regression,custos.ly}.
5282 @subsection Divisiones
5288 A @emph{divisio} (plural: @emph{divisiones}; latin word for
5289 `division') is a staff context symbol that is used to structure
5290 Gregorian music into phrases and sections. The musical meaning of
5291 @emph{divisio minima}, @emph{divisio maior} and @emph{divisio maxima}
5292 can be characterized as short, medium and long pause, somewhat like
5293 @ref{Breath marks}. The @emph{finalis} sign not only marks the end of
5294 a chant, but is also frequently used within a single
5295 antiphonal/responsorial chant to mark the end of each section.
5299 To use divisiones, include the file @code{gregorian-init.ly}. It
5300 contains definitions that you can apply by just inserting
5301 @code{\divisioMinima}, @code{\divisioMaior}, @code{\divisioMaxima},
5302 and @code{\finalis} at proper places in the input. Some editions use
5303 @emph{virgula} or @emph{caesura} instead of divisio minima.
5304 Therefore, @code{gregorian-init.ly} also defines @code{\virgula} and
5307 @lilypondfile[notexidoc]{divisiones.ly}
5311 @cindex @code{\virgula}
5313 @cindex @code{\caesura}
5315 @cindex @code{\divisioMinima}
5316 @code{\divisioMinima},
5317 @cindex @code{\divisioMaior}
5318 @code{\divisioMaior},
5319 @cindex @code{\divisioMaxima}
5320 @code{\divisioMaxima},
5321 @cindex @code{\finalis}
5326 @internalsref{BreathingSign}, @internalsref{BreathingSignEvent},
5327 @inputfileref{input/test,divisiones.ly}, and @ref{Breath marks}.
5330 @subsection Ligatures
5334 @c TODO: Should double check if I recalled things correctly when I wrote
5335 @c down the following paragraph by heart.
5337 In musical terminology, a ligature is a coherent graphical symbol that
5338 represents at least two distinct notes. Ligatures originally appeared
5339 in the manuscripts of Gregorian chant notation roughly since the 9th
5340 century as an allusion to the accent symbols of greek lyric poetry to
5341 denote ascending or descending sequences of notes. Both, the shape
5342 and the exact meaning of ligatures changed tremendously during the
5343 following centuries: In early notation, ligatures were used for
5344 monophonic tunes (Gregorian chant) and very soon denoted also the way
5345 of performance in the sense of articulation. With upcoming
5346 multiphony, the need for a metric system arised, since multiple voices
5347 of a piece have to be synchronized some way. New notation systems
5348 were invented that used the manifold shapes of ligatures to now denote
5349 rhythmical patterns (e.g. black mensural notation, mannered notation,
5350 ars nova). With the invention of the metric system of the white
5351 mensural notation, the need for ligatures to denote such patterns
5352 disappeared. Nevertheless, ligatures were still in use in the
5353 mensural system for a couple of decades until they finally disappeared
5354 during the late 16th / early 17th century. Still, ligatures have
5355 survived in contemporary editions of Gregorian chant such as the
5356 Editio Vaticana from 1905/08.
5360 Syntactically, ligatures are simply enclosed by @code{\[} and
5361 @code{\]}. Some ligature styles (such as Editio Vaticana) may need
5362 additional input syntax specific for this particular type of ligature.
5363 By default, the @internalsref{LigatureBracket} engraver just puts a
5364 square bracket above the ligature:
5366 @lilypond[singleline,verbatim]
5368 \notes \transpose c c' {
5376 To select a specific style of ligatures, a proper ligature engraver
5377 has to be added to the @internalsref{Voice} context, as explained in
5378 the following subsections. Only white mensural ligatures
5379 are supported with certain limitations. Support for Editio Vaticana
5380 will be added in the future.
5383 * White mensural ligatures::
5384 * Gregorian square neumes ligatures::
5387 @node White mensural ligatures
5388 @subsubsection White mensural ligatures
5390 @cindex Mensural ligatures
5391 @cindex White mensural ligatures
5393 There is limited support for white mensural ligatures. The
5394 implementation is still experimental; it may output strange
5395 warnings or even crash in some cases or produce weird results on more
5400 To engrave white mensural ligatures, in the paper block the
5401 @internalsref{Mensural_ligature_engraver} has to be put into the
5402 @internalsref{Voice} context, and remove the
5403 @internalsref{Ligature_bracket_engraver}:
5409 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5410 \consists Mensural_ligature_engraver
5415 There is no additional input language to describe the shape of a
5416 white mensural ligature. The shape is rather determined solely from
5417 the pitch and duration of the enclosed notes. While this approach may
5418 take a new user a while to get accustomed, it has the great advantage
5419 that the full musical information of the ligature is known internally.
5420 This is not only required for correct MIDI output, but also allows for
5421 automatic transcription of the ligatures.
5426 \property Score.timing = ##f
5427 \property Score.defaultBarType = "empty"
5428 \property Voice.NoteHead \set #'style = #'neo_mensural
5429 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'style = #'neo_mensural
5431 \[ g\longa c\breve a\breve f\breve d'\longa \]
5433 \[ e1 f1 a\breve g\longa \]
5435 @lilypond[singleline]
5437 \notes \transpose c c' {
5438 \property Score.timing = ##f
5439 \property Score.defaultBarType = "empty"
5440 \property Voice.NoteHead \set #'style = #'neo_mensural
5441 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'style = #'neo_mensural
5443 \[ g\longa c\breve a\breve f\breve d'\longa \]
5445 \[ e1 f1 a\breve g\longa \]
5450 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5451 \consists Mensural_ligature_engraver
5457 Without replacing @internalsref{Ligature_bracket_engraver} with
5458 @internalsref{Mensural_ligature_engraver}, the same music transcribes
5461 @lilypond[singleline]
5463 \notes \transpose c c' {
5464 \property Score.timing = ##f
5465 \property Score.defaultBarType = "empty"
5466 \property Voice.NoteHead \set #'style = #'neo_mensural
5467 \property Staff.TimeSignature \set #'style = #'neo_mensural
5469 \[ g\longa c\breve a\breve f\breve d'\longa \]
5471 \[ e1 f1 a\breve g\longa \]
5477 @node Gregorian square neumes ligatures
5478 @subsubsection Gregorian square neumes ligatures
5480 @cindex Square neumes ligatures
5481 @cindex Gregorian square neumes ligatures
5483 Gregorian square neumes notation (following the style of the Editio
5484 Vaticana) is under heavy development, but not yet really usable for
5485 production purposes. Core ligatures can already be typeset, but
5486 essential issues for serious typesetting are still under development,
5487 such as (among others) horizontal alignment of multiple ligatures,
5488 lyrics alignment and proper accidentals handling. Still, this section
5489 gives a sneak preview of what Gregorian chant may look like once it
5492 The following table contains the extended neumes table of the 2nd
5493 volume of the Antiphonale Romanum (@emph{Liber Hymnarius}), published
5494 1983 by the monks of Solesmes.
5496 @multitable @columnfractions .4 .2 .2 .2
5499 @b{Neuma aut@*Neumarum Elementa} @tab
5500 @b{Figurae@*Rectae} @tab
5501 @b{Figurae@*Liquescentes Auctae} @tab
5502 @b{Figurae@*Liquescentes Deminutae}
5504 @c TODO: \paper block is identical in all of the below examples.
5505 @c Therefore, it should somehow be included rather than duplicated all
5508 @c why not make identifiers in ly/engraver-init.ly? --hwn
5510 @c Because it's just used to typeset plain notes without
5511 @c a staff for demonstration purposes rather than something
5512 @c special of Gregorian chant notation. --jr
5517 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.5cm]
5518 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5520 \notes \transpose c c' {
5523 \noBreak s^\markup {"a"} \noBreak
5525 % Punctum Inclinatum
5527 \noBreak s^\markup {"b"}
5533 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5537 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5538 \remove "Key_engraver"
5539 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5540 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5541 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5542 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5546 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5547 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5548 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5549 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5555 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=2.5cm]
5556 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5558 \notes \transpose c c' {
5559 % Punctum Auctum Ascendens
5560 \[ \auctum \ascendens b \]
5561 \noBreak s^\markup {"c"} \noBreak
5563 % Punctum Auctum Descendens
5564 \[ \auctum \descendens b \]
5565 \noBreak s^\markup {"d"} \noBreak
5567 % Punctum Inclinatum Auctum
5568 \[ \inclinatum \auctum b \]
5569 \noBreak s^\markup {"e"}
5575 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5579 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5580 \remove "Key_engraver"
5581 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5582 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5583 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5584 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5588 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5589 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5590 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5591 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5597 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5598 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5600 \notes \transpose c c' {
5601 % Punctum Inclinatum Parvum
5602 \[ \inclinatum \deminutum b \]
5603 \noBreak s^\markup {"f"}
5609 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5613 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5614 \remove "Key_engraver"
5615 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5616 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5617 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5618 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5622 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5623 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5624 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5625 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5634 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5635 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5637 \notes \transpose c c' {
5640 \noBreak s^\markup {"g"}
5646 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5650 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5651 \remove "Key_engraver"
5652 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5653 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5654 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5655 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5659 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5660 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5661 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5662 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5671 @code{3. Apostropha vel Stropha}
5673 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5674 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5676 \notes \transpose c c' {
5679 \noBreak s^\markup {"h"}
5685 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5689 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5690 \remove "Key_engraver"
5691 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5692 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5693 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5694 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5698 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5699 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5700 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5701 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5707 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5708 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5710 \notes \transpose c c' {
5712 \[ \stropha \auctum b \]
5713 \noBreak s^\markup {"i"}
5719 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5723 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5724 \remove "Key_engraver"
5725 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5726 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5727 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5728 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5732 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5733 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5734 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5735 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5745 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5746 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5748 \notes \transpose c c' {
5751 \noBreak s^\markup {"j"}
5757 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5761 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5762 \remove "Key_engraver"
5763 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5764 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5765 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5766 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5770 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5771 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5772 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5773 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5782 @code{5. Clivis vel Flexa}
5784 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5785 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5787 \notes \transpose c c' {
5796 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5800 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5801 \remove "Key_engraver"
5802 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5803 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5804 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5805 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5809 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5810 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5811 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5812 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5818 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=2.0cm]
5819 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5821 \notes \transpose c c' {
5822 % Clivis Aucta Descendens
5823 \[ b \flexa \auctum \descendens g \]
5824 \noBreak s^\markup {"l"} \noBreak
5826 % Clivis Aucta Ascendens
5827 \[ b \flexa \auctum \ascendens g \]
5828 \noBreak s^\markup {"m"}
5834 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5838 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5839 \remove "Key_engraver"
5840 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5841 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5842 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5843 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5847 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5848 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5849 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5850 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5856 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5857 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5859 \notes \transpose c c' {
5861 \[ b \flexa \deminutum g \]
5868 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5872 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5873 \remove "Key_engraver"
5874 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5875 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5876 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5877 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5881 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5882 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5883 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5884 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5891 @code{6. Podatus vel Pes}
5893 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5894 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5896 \notes \transpose c c' {
5905 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5909 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5910 \remove "Key_engraver"
5911 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5912 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5913 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5914 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5918 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5919 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5920 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5921 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5927 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=2.0cm]
5928 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5930 \notes \transpose c c' {
5931 % Pes Auctus Descendens
5932 \[ g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]
5933 \noBreak s^\markup {"p"} \noBreak
5935 % Pes Auctus Ascendens
5936 \[ g \pes \auctum \ascendens b \]
5937 \noBreak s^\markup {"q"}
5943 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5947 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5948 \remove "Key_engraver"
5949 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5950 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5951 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5952 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5956 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5957 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5958 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5959 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
5965 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
5966 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
5968 \notes \transpose c c' {
5970 \[ g \pes \deminutum b \]
5977 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
5981 \remove "Clef_engraver"
5982 \remove "Key_engraver"
5983 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
5984 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
5985 \remove "Bar_engraver"
5986 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
5990 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
5991 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
5992 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
5993 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6000 @code{7. Pes Quassus}
6002 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6003 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6005 \notes \transpose c c' {
6007 \[ \oriscus g \pes \virga b \]
6014 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6018 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6019 \remove "Key_engraver"
6020 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6021 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6022 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6023 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6027 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6028 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6029 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6030 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6036 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6037 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6039 \notes \transpose c c' {
6040 % Pes Quassus Auctus Descendens
6041 \[ \oriscus g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]
6048 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6052 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6053 \remove "Key_engraver"
6054 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6055 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6056 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6057 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6061 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6062 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6063 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6064 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6072 @code{8. Quilisma Pes}
6074 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6075 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6077 \notes \transpose c c' {
6079 \[ \quilisma g \pes b \]
6086 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6090 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6091 \remove "Key_engraver"
6092 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6093 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6094 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6095 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6099 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6100 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6101 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6102 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6108 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6109 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6111 \notes \transpose c c' {
6112 % Quilisma Pes Auctus Descendens
6113 \[ \quilisma g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]
6120 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6124 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6125 \remove "Key_engraver"
6126 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6127 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6128 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6129 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6133 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6134 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6135 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6136 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6144 @code{9. Podatus Initio Debilis}
6146 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6147 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6149 \notes \transpose c c' {
6150 % Pes Initio Debilis
6151 \[ \deminutum g \pes b \]
6158 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6162 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6163 \remove "Key_engraver"
6164 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6165 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6166 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6167 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6171 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6172 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6173 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6174 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6180 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6181 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6183 \notes \transpose c c' {
6184 % Pes Auctus Descendens Initio Debilis
6185 \[ \deminutum g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]
6192 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6196 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6197 \remove "Key_engraver"
6198 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6199 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6200 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6201 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6205 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6206 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6207 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6208 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6218 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6219 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6221 \notes \transpose c c' {
6223 \[ a \pes b \flexa g \]
6230 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6234 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6235 \remove "Key_engraver"
6236 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6237 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6238 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6239 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6243 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6244 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6245 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6246 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6252 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6253 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6255 \notes \transpose c c' {
6256 % Torculus Auctus Descendens
6257 \[ a \pes b \flexa \auctum \descendens g \]
6264 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6268 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6269 \remove "Key_engraver"
6270 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6271 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6272 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6273 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6277 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6278 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6279 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6280 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6286 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6287 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6289 \notes \transpose c c' {
6290 % Torculus Deminutus
6291 \[ a \pes b \flexa \deminutum g \]
6298 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6302 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6303 \remove "Key_engraver"
6304 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6305 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6306 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6307 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6311 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6312 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6313 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6314 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6321 @code{11. Torculus Initio Debilis}
6323 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6324 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6326 \notes \transpose c c' {
6327 % Torculus Initio Debilis
6328 \[ \deminutum a \pes b \flexa g \]
6335 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6339 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6340 \remove "Key_engraver"
6341 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6342 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6343 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6344 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6348 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6349 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6350 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6351 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6357 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6358 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6360 \notes \transpose c c' {
6361 % Torculus Auctus Descendens Initio Debilis
6362 \[ \deminutum a \pes b \flexa \auctum \descendens g \]
6369 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6373 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6374 \remove "Key_engraver"
6375 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6376 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6377 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6378 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6382 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6383 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6384 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6385 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6391 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6392 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6394 \notes \transpose c c' {
6395 % Torculus Deminutus Initio Debilis
6396 \[ \deminutum a \pes b \flexa \deminutum g \]
6403 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6407 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6408 \remove "Key_engraver"
6409 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6410 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6411 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6412 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6416 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6417 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6418 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6419 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6426 @code{12. Porrectus}
6428 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6429 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6431 \notes \transpose c c' {
6433 \[ a \flexa g \pes b \]
6440 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6444 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6445 \remove "Key_engraver"
6446 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6447 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6448 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6449 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6453 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6454 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6455 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6456 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6462 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6463 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6465 \notes \transpose c c' {
6466 % Porrectus Auctus Descendens
6467 \[ a \flexa g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]
6474 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6478 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6479 \remove "Key_engraver"
6480 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6481 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6482 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6483 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6487 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6488 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6489 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6490 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6496 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6497 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6499 \notes \transpose c c' {
6500 % Porrectus Deminutus
6501 \[ a \flexa g \pes \deminutum b \]
6508 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6512 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6513 \remove "Key_engraver"
6514 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6515 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6516 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6517 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6521 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6522 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6523 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6524 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6533 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6534 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6536 \notes \transpose c c' {
6538 \[ \virga b \inclinatum a \inclinatum g \]
6545 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6549 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6550 \remove "Key_engraver"
6551 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6552 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6553 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6554 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6558 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6559 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6560 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6561 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6567 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6568 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6570 \notes \transpose c c' {
6572 \[ \virga b \inclinatum a \inclinatum \auctum g \]
6579 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6583 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6584 \remove "Key_engraver"
6585 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6586 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6587 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6588 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6592 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6593 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6594 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6595 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6601 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6602 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6604 \notes \transpose c c' {
6605 % Climacus Deminutus
6606 \[ \virga b \inclinatum a \inclinatum \deminutum g \]
6613 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6617 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6618 \remove "Key_engraver"
6619 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6620 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6621 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6622 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6626 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6627 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6628 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6629 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6636 @code{14. Scandicus}
6638 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6639 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6641 \notes \transpose c c' {
6643 \[ g \pes a \virga b \]
6650 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6654 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6655 \remove "Key_engraver"
6656 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6657 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6658 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6659 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6663 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6664 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6665 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6666 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6672 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6673 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6675 \notes \transpose c c' {
6676 % Scandicus Auctus Descendens
6677 \[ g \pes a \pes \auctum \descendens b \]
6684 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6688 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6689 \remove "Key_engraver"
6690 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6691 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6692 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6693 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6697 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6698 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6699 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6700 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6706 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6707 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6709 \notes \transpose c c' {
6710 % Scandicus Deminutus
6711 \[ g \pes a \pes \deminutum b \]
6718 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6722 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6723 \remove "Key_engraver"
6724 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6725 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6726 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6727 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6731 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6732 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6733 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6734 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6743 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6744 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6746 \notes \transpose c c' {
6748 \[ g \oriscus a \pes \virga b \]
6755 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6759 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6760 \remove "Key_engraver"
6761 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6762 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6763 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6764 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6768 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6769 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6770 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6771 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6777 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6778 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6780 \notes \transpose c c' {
6781 % Salicus Auctus Descendens
6782 \[ g \oriscus a \pes \auctum \descendens b \]
6789 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6793 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6794 \remove "Key_engraver"
6795 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6796 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6797 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6798 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6802 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6803 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6804 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6805 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6815 @lilypond[noindent, 26pt, nofragment, linewidth=1.0cm]
6816 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
6818 \notes \transpose c c' {
6820 \[ \stropha b \stropha b \stropha a \]
6827 \remove "Bar_number_engraver"
6831 \remove "Clef_engraver"
6832 \remove "Key_engraver"
6833 StaffSymbol \set #'transparent = ##t
6834 \remove "Time_signature_engraver"
6835 \remove "Bar_engraver"
6836 minimumVerticalExtent = ##f
6840 \remove Ligature_bracket_engraver
6841 \consists Vaticana_ligature_engraver
6842 NoteHead \set #'style = #'vaticana_punctum
6843 Stem \set #'transparent = ##t
6855 Unlike most other neumes notation systems, the input language for
6856 neumes does not necessarily reflect directly the typographical
6857 appearance, but is designed to solely focuse on musical meaning. For
6858 example, @code{\[ a \pes b \flexa g \]} produces a Torculus consisting
6859 of three Punctum heads, while @code{\[ a \flexa g \pes b \]} produces
6860 a Porrectus with a curved flexa shape and only a single Punctum head.
6861 There is no command to explicitly typeset the curved flexa shape; the
6862 decision of when to typeset a curved flexa shape is purely taken from
6863 the musical input. The idea of this approach is to separate the
6864 musical aspects of the input from the notation style of the output.
6865 This way, the same input can be reused to typeset the same music in a
6866 different style of Gregorian chant notation such as Hufnagel (also
6867 known as German gothic neumes) or Medicaea (kind of a very simple
6868 forerunner of the Editio Vaticana). As soon as Hufnagel ligature
6869 engraver and Medicaea ligature engraver will have been implemented, it
6870 will be as simple as replacing the ligature engraver in the
6871 @internalsref{Voice} context to get the desired notation style from
6874 The following table shows the code fragments that produce the
6875 ligatures in the above neumes table. The letter in the first column
6876 in each line of the below table indicates to which ligature in the
6877 above table it refers. The second column gives the name of the
6878 ligature. The third column shows the code fragment that produces this
6879 ligature, using @code{g}, @code{a} and @code{b} as example pitches.
6881 @multitable @columnfractions .1 .4 .5
6895 Punctum Inclinatum @tab
6896 @code{\[ \inclinatum b \]}
6900 Punctum Auctum Ascendens @tab
6901 @code{\[ \auctum \ascendens b \]}
6905 Punctum Auctum Descendens @tab
6906 @code{\[ \auctum \descendens b \]}
6910 Punctum Inclinatum Auctum @tab
6911 @code{\[ \inclinatum \auctum b \]}
6915 Punctum Inclinatum Parvum @tab
6916 @code{\[ \inclinatum \deminutum b \]}
6921 @code{\[ \virga b \]}
6926 @code{\[ \stropha b \]}
6931 @code{\[ \stropha \auctum b \]}
6936 @code{\[ \oriscus b \]}
6940 Clivis vel Flexa @tab
6941 @code{\[ b \flexa g \]}
6945 Clivis Aucta Descendens @tab
6946 @code{\[ b \flexa \auctum \descendens g \]}
6950 Clivis Aucta Ascendens @tab
6951 @code{\[ b \flexa \auctum \ascendens g \]}
6956 @code{\[ b \flexa \deminutum g \]}
6960 Podatus vel Pes @tab
6961 @code{\[ g \pes b \]}
6965 Pes Auctus Descendens @tab
6966 @code{\[ g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]}
6970 Pes Auctus Ascendens @tab
6971 @code{\[ g \pes \auctum \ascendens b \]}
6976 @code{\[ g \pes \deminutum b \]}
6981 @code{\[ \oriscus g \pes \virga b \]}
6985 Pes Quassus Auctus Descendens @tab
6986 @code{\[ \oriscus g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]}
6991 @code{\[ \quilisma g \pes b \]}
6995 Quilisma Pes Auctus Descendens @tab
6996 @code{\[ \quilisma g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]}
7000 Pes Initio Debilis @tab
7001 @code{\[ \deminutum g \pes b \]}
7005 Pes Auctus Descendens Initio Debilis @tab
7006 @code{\[ \deminutum g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]}
7011 @code{\[ a \pes b \flexa g \]}
7015 Torculus Auctus Descendens @tab
7016 @code{\[ a \pes b \flexa \auctum \descendens g \]}
7020 Torculus Deminutus @tab
7021 @code{\[ a \pes b \flexa \deminutum g \]}
7025 Torculus Initio Debilis @tab
7026 @code{\[ \deminutum a \pes b \flexa g \]}
7030 Torculus Auctus Descendens Initio Debilis @tab
7031 @code{\[ \deminutum a \pes b \flexa \auctum \descendens g \]}
7035 Torculus Deminutus Initio Debilis @tab
7036 @code{\[ \deminutum a \pes b \flexa \deminutum g \]}
7041 @code{\[ a \flexa g \pes b \]}
7045 Porrectus Auctus Descendens @tab
7046 @code{\[ a \flexa g \pes \auctum \descendens b \]}
7050 Porrectus Deminutus @tab
7051 @code{\[ a \flexa g \pes \deminutum b \]}
7056 @code{\[ \virga b \inclinatum a \inclinatum g \]}
7060 Climacus Auctus @tab
7061 @code{\[ \virga b \inclinatum a \inclinatum \auctum g \]}
7065 Climacus Deminutus @tab
7066 @code{\[ \virga b \inclinatum a \inclinatum \deminutum g \]}
7071 @code{\[ g \pes a \virga b \]}
7075 Scandicus Auctus Descendens @tab
7076 @code{\[ g \pes a \pes \auctum \descendens b \]}
7080 Scandicus Deminutus @tab
7081 @code{\[ g \pes a \pes \deminutum b \]}
7086 @code{\[ g \oriscus a \pes \virga b \]}
7090 Salicus Auctus Descendens @tab
7091 @code{\[ g \oriscus a \pes \auctum \descendens b \]}
7096 @code{\[ \stropha b \stropha b \stropha a \]}
7102 The following head prefixes are supported:
7104 @cindex @code{\virga}
7106 @cindex @code{\stropha}
7108 @cindex @code{\inclinatum}
7110 @cindex @code{\auctum}
7112 @cindex @code{\descendens}
7114 @cindex @code{\ascendens}
7116 @cindex @code{\oriscus}
7118 @cindex @code{\quilisma}
7120 @cindex @code{\deminutum}
7123 Head prefixes can be accumulated, though restrictions apply. For
7124 example, either @code{\descendens} or @code{\ascendens} can be applied
7125 to a head, but not both to the same head.
7128 @cindex @code{\flexa}
7129 Two adjacent heads can be tied together with the @code{\pes} and
7130 @code{\flexa} infix commands for a rising and falling line of melody,
7135 Trigonus: apply equal spacing, regardless of pitch.
7138 @subsection Figured bass
7140 @cindex Basso continuo
7142 @c TODO: musicological blurb about FB
7146 LilyPond has limited support for figured bass:
7148 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment]
7150 \context Voice \notes { \clef bass dis4 c d ais}
7151 \context FiguredBass
7153 < 6 >4 < 7 >8 < 6+ [_!] >
7159 The support for figured bass consists of two parts: there is an input
7160 mode, introduced by @code{\figures}, where you can enter bass figures
7161 as numbers, and there is a context called @internalsref{FiguredBass} that
7162 takes care of making @internalsref{BassFigure} objects.
7164 In figures input mode, a group of bass figures is delimited by
7165 @code{<} and @code{>}. The duration is entered after the @code{>>}:
7170 \context FiguredBass
7174 Accidentals are added when you append @code{-}, @code{!} and @code{+}
7181 \context FiguredBass
7182 \figures { <4- 6+ 7!> }
7185 Spaces or dashes may be inserted by using @code{_}. Brackets are
7186 introduced with @code{[} and @code{]}:
7192 \context FiguredBass
7193 \figures { < [4 6] 8 [_! 12]> }
7196 Although the support for figured bass may superficially resemble chord
7197 support, it works much simpler. The @code{\figures} mode simply
7198 stores the numbers , and @internalsref{FiguredBass} context prints
7199 them as entered. There is no conversion to pitches, and no
7200 realizations of the bass are played in the MIDI file.
7202 Internally, the code produces markup texts. You can use any of the
7203 markup text properties to override formatting. For example, the
7204 vertical spacing of the figures may be set with @code{baseline-skip}.
7208 @internalsref{BassFigureEvent} music, @internalsref{BassFigure} object,
7209 and @internalsref{FiguredBass} context.
7213 Slash notation for alterations is not supported.
7216 @node Vaticana style contexts
7217 @subsection Vaticana style contexts
7219 @cindex VaticanaVoiceContext
7220 @cindex VaticanaStaffContext
7222 The predefined @code{VaticanaVoiceContext} and
7223 @code{VaticanaStaffContext} can be used to easily engrave a piece of
7224 Gregorian Chant in the style of the Editio Vaticana. These contexts
7225 initialize all relevant context properties and grob properties to
7226 proper values. With these contexts, you can immediately go ahead
7227 entering the chant, as the following short excerpt demonstrates:
7229 @lilypond[raggedright,verbatim,noindent]
7230 \include "gregorian-init.ly"
7233 \context VaticanaVoice {
7234 \property Score.BarNumber \set #'transparent = ##t
7236 \[ c'( c' \flexa a \] \[ a \flexa \deminutum g) \] f \divisioMinima
7237 \[ f( \pes a c' c' \pes d') \] c' \divisioMinima \break
7238 \[ c'( c' \flexa a \] \[ a \flexa \deminutum g) \] f \divisioMinima
7241 \context Lyrics \lyrics {
7242 San- ctus, San- ctus, San- ctus
7247 @node Contemporary notation
7248 @section Contemporary notation
7250 In the 20th century, composers have greatly expanded the musical
7251 vocabulary. With this expansion, many innovations in musical notation
7252 have been tried. The book by Stone (1980) gives a comprehensive
7253 overview (see @ref{Literature list}). In general, the use of new,
7254 innovative notation makes a piece harder to understand and perform and
7255 its use should therefore be avoided if possible. For this reason,
7256 support for contemporary notation in LilyPond is limited.
7265 @subsection Clusters
7269 In musical terminology, a @emph{cluster} denotes a range of
7270 simultaneously sounding pitches that may change over time. The set of
7271 available pitches to apply usually depends on the accoustic source.
7272 Thus, in piano music, a cluster typically consists of a continous range
7273 of the semitones as provided by the piano's fixed set of a chromatic
7274 scale. In choral music, each singer of the choir typically may sing an
7275 arbitrary pitch within the cluster's range that is not bound to any
7276 diatonic, chromatic or other scale. In electronic music, a cluster
7277 (theoretically) may even cover a continuous range of pitches, thus
7278 resulting in coloured noise, such as pink noise.
7280 Clusters can be denoted in the context of ordinary staff notation by
7281 engraving simple geometrical shapes that replace ordinary notation of
7282 notes. Ordinary notes as musical events specify starting time and
7283 duration of pitches; however, the duration of a note is expressed by the
7284 shape of the note head rather than by the horizontal graphical extent of
7285 the note symbol. In contrast, the shape of a cluster geometrically
7286 describes the development of a range of pitches (vertical extent) over
7287 time (horizontal extent). Still, the geometrical shape of a cluster
7288 covers the area in wich any single pitch contained in the cluster would
7289 be notated as an ordinary note. From this point of view, it is
7290 reasonable to specify a cluster as the envelope of a set of notes.
7294 A cluster is engraved as the envelope of a set of
7295 cluster-notes. Cluster notes are created by applying the function
7296 @code{notes-to-clusters} to a sequence of chords, e.g.
7298 @lilypond[relative 1,verbatim]
7299 \apply #notes-to-clusters { <c e > <b f'> }
7302 The following example (from
7303 @inputfileref{input/regression,cluster.ly}) shows what the result
7306 @lilypondfile[notexidoc]{cluster.ly}
7308 By default, @internalsref{Cluster_spanner_engraver} is in the
7309 @internalsref{Voice} context. This allows putting ordinary notes and
7310 clusters together in the same staff, even simultaneously. In such a
7311 case no attempt is made to automatically avoid collisions between
7312 ordinary notes and clusters.
7316 @internalsref{ClusterSpanner}, @internalsref{ClusterSpannerBeacon},
7317 @inputfileref{input/regression,cluster.ly},
7318 @internalsref{Cluster_spanner_engraver}, and @internalsref{ClusterNoteEvent}.
7322 Music expressions like @code{<< @{ g8 e8 @} a4 >>} are not printed
7323 accurately. Use @code{<g a>8 <e a>8} instead.
7328 @subsection Fermatas
7334 Contemporary music notation frequently uses special fermata symbols to
7335 indicate fermatas of differing lengths.
7339 The following are supported
7341 @lilypond[singleline]
7343 << \addlyrics \notes {
7363 \context Lyrics \lyrics {
7364 "shortfermata" "fermata" "longfermata" "verylongfermata"
7369 See @ref{Articulations} for general instructions how to apply scripts
7370 such as fermatas to a @code{\notes@{@}} block.
7373 @section Tuning output
7375 There are situations where default layout decisions are not
7376 sufficient. In this section we discuss ways to override these
7379 Formatting is internally done by manipulating so called objects
7380 (graphic objects). Each object carries with it a set of properties
7381 (object or layout properties) specific to that object. For example, a
7382 stem object has properties that specify its direction, length and
7385 The most direct way of tuning the output is by altering the values of
7386 these properties. There are two ways of doing that: first, you can
7387 temporarily change the definition of one type of object, thus
7388 affecting a whole set of objects. Second, you can select one specific
7389 object, and set a layout property in that object.
7391 Do not confuse layout properties with translation
7392 properties. Translation properties always use a mixed caps style
7393 naming, and are manipulated using @code{\property}:
7395 \property Context.propertyName = @var{value}
7397 Layout properties are use Scheme style variable naming, i.e. lower
7398 case words separated with dashes. They are symbols, and should always
7399 be quoted using @code{#'}. For example, this could be an imaginary
7400 layout property name:
7402 #'layout-property-name
7407 * Constructing a tweak::
7415 @node Tuning objects
7416 @subsection Tuning objects
7418 @cindex object description
7420 The definition of an object is a list of default object
7421 properties. For example, the definition of the Stem object (available
7422 in @file{scm/define-grobs.scm}), includes the following definitions
7423 for @internalsref{Stem}:
7427 (beamed-lengths . (0.0 2.5 2.0 1.5))
7428 (Y-extent-callback . ,Stem::height)
7433 Adding variables on top of this existing definition overrides the
7434 system default, and alters the resulting appearance of the layout
7440 Changing a variable for only one object is commonly achieved with
7444 \once \property @var{context}.@var{objectname}
7445 \override @var{symbol} = @var{value}
7447 Here @var{symbol} is a Scheme expression of symbol type, @var{context}
7448 and @var{objectname} is a string and @var{value} is a Scheme expression.
7449 This command applies a setting only during one moment in the score.
7451 In the following example, only one @internalsref{Stem} object is
7452 changed from its original setting:
7454 @lilypond[verbatim, fragment, relative=1]
7456 \once \property Voice.Stem \set #'thickness = #4
7460 @cindex @code{\once}
7462 For changing more objects, the same command, without @code{\once} can
7465 \property @var{context}.@var{objectname} \override @var{symbol} = @var{value}
7467 This command adds @code{@var{symbol} = @var{value}} to the definition
7468 of @var{objectname} in the context @var{context}, and this definition
7469 stays in place until it is removed.
7471 An existing definition may be removed by the following command:
7474 \property @var{context}.@var{objectname} \revert @var{symbol}
7477 All @code{\override} and @code{\revert} commands should be balanced.
7478 The @code{\set} shorthand performs a revert followed by an override,
7479 and is often more convenient to use
7482 \property @var{context}.@var{objectname} \set @var{symbol} = @var{value}
7486 @lilypond[verbatim,quote]
7487 c'4 \property Voice.Stem \override #'thickness = #4.0
7489 c'4 \property Voice.Stem \revert #'thickness
7493 The following example gives exactly the same result as the previous
7494 one (assuming the system default for stem thickness is 1.3):
7496 @lilypond[verbatim,quote]
7497 c'4 \property Voice.Stem \set #'thickness = #4.0
7499 c'4 \property Voice.Stem \set #'thickness = #1.3
7503 Reverting a setting which was not set in the first place has no
7504 effect. However, if the setting was set as a system default, this may
7505 remove the default value, and this may give surprising results,
7506 including crashes. In other words, @code{\override} and
7507 @code{\revert} must be carefully balanced. The following are examples
7508 of correct nesting of @code{\override}, @code{\set}, @code{\revert}:
7512 a clumsy but correct form:
7514 \override \revert \override \revert \override \revert
7518 shorter version of the same:
7520 \override \set \set \revert
7524 a short form, using only @code{\set}. This requires you to know the
7527 \set \set \set \set @var{to default value}
7531 if there is no default (i.e. by default, the object property is unset),
7534 \set \set \set \revert
7538 The object description is an Scheme association list. Since a Scheme
7539 list is a singly linked list, we can treat it as a stack, and
7540 @code{\override} and @code{\revert} are push and pop operations. The
7541 association list is stored in a normal context property, hence
7543 \property Voice.NoteHead = #'()
7545 will effectively erase @internalsref{NoteHead}s from the current
7546 @internalsref{Voice}. Typically, this will blank the object. However,
7547 this mechanism should not be used: it may cause crashes or other
7552 @internalsref{OverrideProperty}, @internalsref{RevertProperty},
7553 @internalsref{PropertySet}, @internalsref{All-backend-properties}, and
7554 @internalsref{All-layout-objects}.
7559 The backend is not very strict in type-checking object properties.
7560 Cyclic references in Scheme values for properties cause hangs and/or
7561 crashes. Reverting properties that are system defaults may also lead
7564 A property tweak of modifies a local copy of the object definition.
7565 After such a tweak, the definition is independent of the objects in
7566 enclosing contexts. For example
7569 \property Voice.Stem \set #'neutral-direction = #1
7571 \property Staff.Stem \set #'thickness = #4.0
7576 In this fragment, @code{neutral-direction} is tweaked. As a result,
7577 the current @internalsref{Voice} gets a private version of the
7578 @internalsref{Stem} object. The following tweak modifies the
7579 definition at @internalsref{Staff} level. Since it a different
7580 definition, the thickness of the @code{b'16} is unaffected. For the
7581 third note, a new Voice is created, which inherits the new definition,
7582 including the changed thickness, but excluding the new neutral
7586 @node Constructing a tweak
7587 @subsection Constructing a tweak
7590 @cindex internal documentation
7591 @cindex finding graphical objects
7592 @cindex graphical object descriptions
7594 @cindex @code{\override}
7596 @cindex internal documentation
7600 Three pieces of information are required to use @code{\override} and
7601 @code{\set}: the name of the layout object, the context and the name
7602 of the property. We demonstrate how to glean this information from
7603 the notation manual and the generated documentation.
7605 The generated documentation is a set of HTML pages which should be
7606 included if you installed a binary distribution, typically in
7607 @file{/usr/share/doc/lilypond}. They are also available on the web:
7608 go to the @uref{http://lilypond.org,LilyPond website}, click
7609 ``Documentation'', select the correct version, and click then
7610 ``Program reference.'' It is advisable to bookmark the local HTML
7611 files. They will load faster than the ones on the web. If you use the
7612 version from the web, you must check whether the documentation matches
7613 the program version: it is generated from the definitions that the
7614 program uses, and therefore it is strongly tied to the LilyPond
7618 @c [TODO: revise for new site.]
7620 Suppose we want to move the fingering indication in the fragment below:
7622 @lilypond[relative=2,verbatim]
7628 If you visit the documentation of @code{Fingering} (in @ref{Fingering
7629 instructions}), you will notice that there is written:
7634 @internalsref{FingerEvent} and @internalsref{Fingering}.
7641 In other words, the fingerings once entered, are internally stored as
7642 @code{FingerEvent} music objects. When printed, a @code{Fingering}
7643 layout object is created for every @code{FingerEvent}.
7645 The Fingering object has a number of different functions, and each of
7646 those is captured in an interface. The interfaces are listed under
7647 @internalsref{Fingering} in the program reference.
7651 The @code{Fingering} object has a fixed size
7652 (@internalsref{item-interface}), the symbol is a piece of text
7653 (@internalsref{text-interface}), whose font can be set
7654 (@internalsref{font-interface}). It is centered horizontally
7655 (@internalsref{self-alignment-interface}), it is placed next to other
7656 objects (@internalsref{side-position-interface}) vertically, and its
7657 placement is coordinated with other scripts
7658 (@internalsref{text-script-interface}). It also has the standard
7659 @internalsref{grob-interface} (grob stands for Graphical object)
7661 @cindex graphical object
7662 @cindex layout object
7663 @cindex object, layout
7664 with all the variables that come with
7665 it. Finally, it denotes a fingering instruction, so it has
7666 @internalsref{finger-interface}.
7668 For the vertical placement, we have to look under
7669 @code{side-position-interface}:
7671 @code{side-position-interface}
7673 Position a victim object (this one) next to other objects (the
7674 support). In this case, the property @code{direction} signifies where to put the
7675 victim object relative to the support (left or right, up or down?)
7680 below this description, the variable @code{padding} is described as
7684 (dimension, in staff space)
7686 add this much extra space between objects that are next to each
7687 other. Default value: @code{0.6}
7691 By increasing the value of @code{padding}, we can move away the
7692 fingering. The following command inserts 3 staff spaces of white
7693 between the note and the fingering:
7695 \once \property Voice.Fingering \set #'padding = #3
7698 Inserting this command before the Fingering object is created,
7699 i.e. before @code{c2}, yields the following result:
7701 @lilypond[relative=2,fragment,verbatim]
7702 \once \property Voice.Fingering
7709 The context name @code{Voice} in the example above can be determined
7710 as follows. In the documentation for @internalsref{Fingering}, it says
7712 Fingering grobs are created by: @internalsref{Fingering_engraver}
7715 Clicking @code{Fingering_engraver} shows the documentation of
7716 the module responsible for interpreting the fingering instructions and
7717 translating them to a @code{Fingering} object. Such a module is called
7718 an @emph{engraver}. The documentation of the @code{Fingering_engraver}
7721 Fingering_engraver is part of contexts: Voice
7723 so tuning the settings for Fingering should be done with
7725 \property Voice.Fingering \set @dots{}
7728 Of course, the tweak may also done in a larger context than
7729 @code{Voice}, for example, @internalsref{Staff} or
7730 @internalsref{Score}.
7734 The program reference also contains alphabetical lists of
7735 @internalsref{Contexts}, @internalsref{All-layout-objects} and
7736 @internalsref{Music-expressions}, so you can also find which objects to
7737 tweak by browsing the internals document.
7741 @subsection Applyoutput
7743 The most versatile way of tuning an object is @code{\applyoutput}. Its
7746 \applyoutput @var{proc}
7750 where @var{proc} is a Scheme function, taking three arguments.
7752 When interpreted, the function @var{proc} is called for every layout
7753 object found in the context, with the following arguments:
7755 @item the layout object itself,
7756 @item the context where the layout object was created, and
7757 @item the context where @code{\applyoutput} is processed.
7761 In addition, the cause of the layout object, i.e. the music
7762 expression or object that was responsible for creating it, is in the
7763 object property @code{cause}. For example, for a note head, this is a
7764 @internalsref{NoteHead} event, and for a @internalsref{Stem} object,
7765 this is a @internalsref{NoteHead} object.
7767 Here is a simple example of @code{\applyoutput}; it blanks note-heads on the
7770 (define (blanker grob grob-origin context)
7771 (if (and (memq (ly:get-grob-property grob 'interfaces)
7772 note-head-interface)
7773 (eq? (ly:get-grob-property grob 'staff-position) 0))
7775 (ly:set-grob-property! grob 'transparent #t)))
7780 @node Font selection
7781 @subsection Font selection
7783 The most common thing to change about the appearance of fonts is their
7784 size. The font size of any context can be easily changed by setting
7785 the @code{fontSize} property for that context. Its value is a number:
7786 negative numbers make the font smaller, positive numbers larger. An
7787 example is given below:
7789 @lilypond[fragment,relative=1,verbatim,quote]
7790 c4 c4 \property Voice.fontSize = #-1
7793 This command will set @code{font-size} (see below), and does
7794 not change the size of variable symbols, such as beams or slurs.
7796 One of the uses of @code{fontSize} is to get smaller symbol for cue
7797 notes. An elaborate example of those is in
7798 @inputfileref{input/test,cue-notes.ly}.
7800 @cindex magnification
7806 The font used for printing a object can be selected by setting
7807 @code{font-name}, e.g.
7809 \property Staff.TimeSignature
7810 \set #'font-name = #"cmr17"
7814 Any font can be used, as long as it is available to @TeX{}. Possible
7815 fonts include foreign fonts or fonts that do not belong to the
7816 Computer Modern font family. The size of fonts selected in this way
7817 can be changed with the @code{font-magnification} property. For
7818 example, @code{2.0} blows up all letters by a factor 2 in both
7822 @cindex font magnification
7824 Font selection for the standard fonts, @TeX{}'s Computer Modern fonts,
7825 can also be adjusted with a more fine-grained mechanism. By setting
7826 the object properties described below, you can select a different font;
7827 all three mechanisms work for every object that supports
7828 @code{font-interface}:
7833 is a symbol indicating the general class of the typeface. Supported are
7834 @code{roman} (Computer Modern), @code{braces} (for piano staff
7835 braces), @code{music} (the standard music font, including ancient
7836 glyphs), @code{dynamic} (for dynamic signs) and @code{typewriter}.
7839 is a symbol indicating the shape of the font, there are typically several
7840 font shapes available for each font family. Choices are @code{italic},
7841 @code{caps} and @code{upright}.
7844 is a symbol indicating the series of the font. There are typically several
7845 font series for each font family and shape. Choices are @code{medium}
7850 For any of these properties, the value @code{*} (i.e. the symbol
7851 @code{*}, entered as @code{#'*}), acts as a wildcard. This can be used
7852 to override default setting, which are always present. For example:
7854 \property Lyrics . LyricText \override #'font-series = #'bold
7855 \property Lyrics . LyricText \override #'font-family = #'typewriter
7856 \property Lyrics . LyricText \override #'font-shape = #'*
7859 @cindex @code{font-style}
7861 The font size is set by modifying the @code{font-size} property. Its
7862 value is a number indicating the size relative to the standard size.
7863 Each step up is an increase of approximately 12% of the font size. Six
7864 steps is exactly a factor two.
7866 LilyPond has fonts in different design sizes: the music fonts for
7867 smaller sizes are chubbier, while the text fonts are relatively wider.
7868 Font size changes are achieved by scaling the design size that is
7869 closest to the desired size.
7871 The @code{font-size} mechanism does not work for fonts selected
7872 through @code{font-name}. These may be scaled with
7873 @code{font-magnification}.
7877 The following commands set @code{fontSize} for the current voice.
7879 @cindex @code{\tiny}
7881 @cindex @code{\small}
7883 @cindex @code{\normalsize}
7888 Relative size is not linked to any real size.
7890 There is no style sheet provided for other fonts besides the @TeX{}
7891 family, and the style sheet cannot be modified easily.
7893 @cindex font selection
7894 @cindex font magnification
7895 @cindex @code{font-interface}
7899 @subsection Text markup
7904 @cindex typeset text
7906 LilyPond has an internal mechanism to typeset texts. You can access it
7907 with the keyword @code{\markup}. Within markup mode, you can enter texts
7908 similar to lyrics: simply enter them, surrounded by spaces:
7911 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,relative=1]
7912 c1^\markup { hello }
7913 c1_\markup { hi there }
7914 c1^\markup { hi \bold there, is \italic anyone home? }
7917 @cindex font switching
7919 The markup in the example demonstrates font switching commands. The
7920 command @code{\bold} and @code{\italic} only apply to the first
7921 following word; enclose a set of texts with braces to apply a command
7924 \markup @{ \bold @{ hi there @} @}
7928 For clarity, you can also do this for single arguments, e.g.
7930 \markup @{ is \italic @{ anyone @} home @}
7933 @cindex font size, texts
7935 The following size commands set absolute sizes:
7937 @cindex @code{\teeny}
7938 @cindex @code{\tiny}
7939 @cindex @code{\small}
7940 @cindex @code{\large}
7941 @cindex @code{\huge}
7951 You can also make letter larger or smaller relative to their neighbors,
7952 with the commands @code{\larger} and @code{\smaller}.
7956 @cindex font style, for texts
7957 @cindex @code{\bold}
7958 @cindex @code{\dynamic}
7959 @cindex @code{\number}
7960 @cindex @code{\italic}
7962 The following font change commands are defined:
7965 changes to the font used in dynamic signs. This font does not
7966 contain all characters of the alphabet, so when producing ``piu f'',
7967 the ``piu'' should be done in a different font.
7971 changes to the font used in time signatures. It only contains
7972 numbers and a few punctuation marks.
7974 changes @code{font-shape} to @code{italic}.
7976 changes @code{font-series} to @code{bold}.
7979 @cindex raising text
7980 @cindex lowering text
7982 @cindex translating text
7985 @cindex @code{\super}
7987 Raising and lowering texts can be done with @code{\super} and
7990 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,relative=1]
7991 c1^\markup { E "=" mc \super "2" }
7994 @cindex @code{\raise}
7996 If you want to give an explicit amount for lowering or raising, use
7997 @code{\raise}. This command takes a Scheme valued first argument, and
7998 a markup object as second argument:
8000 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,relative=1,quote]
8001 c1^\markup { C \small \raise #1.0 \bold { "9/7+" }}
8003 The argument to @code{\raise} is the vertical displacement amount,
8004 measured in (global) staff spaces. @code{\raise} and @code{\super}
8005 raise objects in relation to their surrounding markups. They cannot be
8006 used to move a single text up or down, when it is above or below a
8007 note, since the mechanism that positions it next to the note cancels
8008 any vertical shift. For vertical positioning, use the @code{padding}
8009 and/or @code{extra-offset} properties.
8011 Other commands taking single arguments include
8014 @item \bracket, \hbracket
8015 Bracket the argument markup with normal and horizontal brackets
8019 @cindex @code{\musicglyph}
8020 This is converted to a musical symbol, e.g. @code{\musicglyph
8021 #"accidentals-0"} will select the natural sign from the music font.
8022 See @ref{The Feta font} for a complete listing of the possible glyphs.
8024 This produces a single character, e.g. @code{\char #65} produces the
8027 @item \note @var{log} @var{dots} @var{dir}
8028 @cindex @code{\note}
8030 This produces a note with a stem pointing in @var{dir} direction, with
8031 duration log @var{log} and @var{dots} augmentation dots. The duration
8032 log is the negative 2-logarithm of the duration denominator. For
8033 example, a quarter note has log 2, an eighth note 3 and a breve has
8036 @item \hspace #@var{amount}
8037 @cindex @code{\hspace}
8038 This produces a invisible object taking horizontal space.
8040 \markup @{ A \hspace #2.0 B @}
8042 will put extra space between A and B, on top of the space that is
8043 normally inserted before elements on a line.
8045 @item \fontsize #@var{size}
8046 @cindex @code{\fontsize}
8047 This sets the relative font size, eg.
8049 A \fontsize #2 @{ B C @} D
8053 This will enlarge the B and the C by two steps.
8054 @item \translate #(cons @var{x} @var{y})
8056 This translates an object. Its first argument is a cons of numbers
8058 A \translate #(cons 2 -3) @{ B C @} D
8060 This moves `B C' 2 spaces to the right, and 3 down.
8062 @item \magnify #@var{mag}
8063 @cindex @code{\magnify}
8064 This sets the font magnification for the its argument. In the following
8065 example, the middle A will be 10% larger:
8067 A \magnify #1.1 @{ A @} A
8071 @item \override #(@var{key} . @var{value})
8072 @cindex @code{\override}
8073 This overrides a formatting property for its argument. The argument
8074 should be a key/value pair, e.g.
8076 m \override #'(font-family . math) m m
8080 In markup mode you can compose expressions, similar to mathematical
8081 expressions, XML documents and music expressions. The braces group
8082 notes into horizontal lines. Other types of lists also exist: you can
8083 stack expressions grouped with @code{<}, and @code{>} vertically with
8084 the command @code{\column}. Similarly, @code{\center} aligns texts by
8087 @lilypond[verbatim,fragment,relative=1]
8088 c1^\markup { \column < a bbbb c > }
8089 c1^\markup { \center < a bbbb c > }
8090 c1^\markup { \line < a b c > }
8093 Markups can be stored in variables, and these variables
8094 may be attached to notes, like
8096 allegro = \markup { \bold \large { Allegro } }
8097 \notes { a^\allegro b c d }
8100 The markup mechanism is extensible. Refer to
8101 @file{scm/new-markup.scm} for more information.
8106 @internalsref{Markup-functions}, and @file{scm/new-markup.scm}.
8113 Text layout is ultimately done by @TeX{}, which does kerning of
8114 letters. LilyPond does not account for kerning, so texts will be
8115 spaced slightly too wide.
8117 Syntax errors for markup mode are confusing.
8119 Markup texts cannot be used in the titling of the @code{\header}
8120 field. Titles are made by La@TeX{}, so La@TeX{} commands should be used
8127 @section Global layout
8129 The global layout determined by three factors: the page layout, the
8130 line breaks and the spacing. These all influence each other. The
8131 choice of spacing determines how densely each system of music is set,
8132 which influences where line breaks breaks are chosen, and thus
8133 ultimately how many pages a piece of music takes. This section
8134 explains how to tune the algorithm for spacing.
8136 Globally spoken, this procedure happens in three steps: first,
8137 flexible distances (``springs'') are chosen, based on durations. All
8138 possible line breaking combination are tried, and the one with the
8139 best results---a layout that has uniform density and requires as
8140 little stretching or cramping as possible---is chosen. When the score
8141 is processed by @TeX{}, each page is filled with systems, and page breaks
8142 are chosen whenever the page gets full.
8147 * Vertical spacing::
8148 * Horizontal spacing::
8155 @node Vertical spacing
8156 @subsection Vertical spacing
8158 @cindex vertical spacing
8159 @cindex distance between staves
8160 @cindex staff distance
8161 @cindex between staves, distance
8162 @cindex staffs per page
8163 @cindex space between staves
8165 The height of each system is determined automatically by LilyPond, to
8166 keep systems from bumping into each other, some minimum distances are
8167 set. By changing these, you can put staves closer together, and thus
8168 put more systems onto one page.
8170 Normally staves are stacked vertically. To make
8171 staves maintain a distance, their vertical size is padded. This is
8172 done with the property @code{minimumVerticalExtent}. It takes a pair
8173 of numbers, so if you want to make it smaller from its, then you could
8176 \property Staff.minimumVerticalExtent = #'(-4 . 4)
8178 This sets the vertical size of the current staff to 4 staff spaces on
8179 either side of the center staff line. The argument of
8180 @code{minimumVerticalExtent} is interpreted as an interval, where the
8181 center line is the 0, so the first number is generally negative. The
8182 staff can be made larger at the bottom by setting it to @code{(-6
8185 The piano staves are handled a little differently: to make cross-staff
8186 beaming work correctly, it is necessary that the distance between staves
8187 is fixed beforehand. This is also done with a
8188 @internalsref{VerticalAlignment} object, created in
8189 @internalsref{PianoStaff}. In this object the distance between the
8190 staves is fixed by setting @code{forced-distance}. If you want to
8191 override this, use a @code{\translator} block as follows:
8195 VerticalAlignment \override #'forced-distance = #9
8198 This would bring the staves together at a distance of 9 staff spaces,
8199 measured from the center line of each staff.
8203 Vertical alignment of staves is handled by the
8204 @internalsref{VerticalAlignment} object.
8208 @node Horizontal spacing
8209 @subsection Horizontal Spacing
8211 The spacing engine translates differences in durations into
8212 stretchable distances (``springs'') of differing lengths. Longer
8213 durations get more space, shorter durations get less. The shortest
8214 durations get a fixed amount of space (which is controlled by
8215 @code{shortest-duration-space} in the @internalsref{SpacingSpanner} object).
8216 /The longer the duration, the more space it gets: doubling a
8217 duration adds a fixed amount (this amount is controlled by
8218 @code{spacing-increment}) of space to the note.
8220 For example, the following piece contains lots of half, quarter and
8221 8th notes, the eighth note is followed by 1 note head width (NHW).
8222 The quarter note is followed by 2 NHW, the half by 3 NHW, etc.
8223 @lilypond[fragment, verbatim, relative=1] c2 c4. c8 c4. c8 c4. c8 c8
8227 Normally, @code{shortest-duration-space} is set to 1.2, which is the
8228 width of a note head, and @code{shortest-duration-space} is set to
8229 2.0, meaning that the shortest note gets 2 NHW (2 times
8230 @code{shortest-duration-space}) of space. For normal notes, this space
8231 is always counted from the left edge of the symbol, so the shortest
8232 notes are generally followed by one NHW of space.
8234 If one would follow the above procedure exactly, then adding a single
8235 32th note to a score that uses 8th and 16th notes, would widen up the
8236 entire score a lot. The shortest note is no longer a 16th, but a 32nd,
8237 thus adding 1 NHW to every note. To prevent this, the
8238 shortest duration for spacing is not the shortest note in the score,
8239 but the most commonly found shortest note. Notes that are even
8240 shorter this are followed by a space that is proportional to their
8241 duration relative to the common shortest note. So if we were to add
8242 only a few 16th notes to the example above, they would be followed by
8245 @lilypond[fragment, verbatim, relative=2]
8246 c2 c4. c8 c4. c16[ c] c4. c8 c8 c8 c4 c4 c4
8249 The most common shortest duration is determined as follows: in every
8250 measure, the shortest duration is determined. The most common short
8251 duration, is taken as the basis for the spacing, with the stipulation
8252 that this shortest duration should always be equal to or shorter than
8253 1/8th note. The shortest duration is printed when you run lilypond
8254 with @code{--verbose}. These durations may also be customized. If you
8255 set the @code{common-shortest-duration} in
8256 @internalsref{SpacingSpanner}, then this sets the base duration for
8257 spacing. The maximum duration for this base (normally 1/8th), is set
8258 through @code{base-shortest-duration}.
8260 @cindex @code{common-shortest-duration}
8261 @cindex @code{base-shortest-duration}
8262 @cindex @code{stem-spacing-correction}
8263 @cindex @code{spacing}
8265 In the introduction it was explained that stem directions influence
8266 spacing. This is controlled with @code{stem-spacing-correction}
8267 property in @internalsref{NoteSpacing}, which are generated for every
8268 @internalsref{Voice} context. The @code{StaffSpacing} object
8269 (generated at @internalsref{Staff} context) contains the same property
8270 for controlling the stem/barline spacing. The following example
8271 shows these corrections, once with default settings, and once with
8272 exaggerated corrections:
8278 \property Staff.NoteSpacing \override #'stem-spacing-correction
8280 \property Staff.StaffSpacing \override #'stem-spacing-correction
8285 \paper { raggedright = ##t } }
8288 @cindex SpacingSpanner, overriding properties
8290 Properties of the @internalsref{SpacingSpanner} must be overridden
8291 from the @code{\paper} block, since the @internalsref{SpacingSpanner} is
8292 created before any @code{\property} statements are interpreted.
8294 \paper @{ \translator @{
8296 SpacingSpanner \override #'spacing-increment = #3.0
8303 @internalsref{SpacingSpanner}, @internalsref{NoteSpacing},
8304 @internalsref{StaffSpacing}, @internalsref{SeparationItem}, and
8305 @internalsref{SeparatingGroupSpanner}.
8309 Spacing is determined on a score wide basis. If you have a score that
8310 changes its character (measured in durations) halfway during the
8311 score, the part containing the longer durations will be spaced too
8314 There is no convenient mechanism to manually override spacing.
8319 @subsection Font size
8320 @cindex font size, setting
8321 @cindex staff size, setting
8322 @cindex @code{paper} file
8324 The Feta font provides musical symbols at seven different sizes.
8325 These fonts are 11 point, 13 point, 16 point, 20 point, 23 point, and
8326 26 point. The point size of a font is the height of the corresponding
8327 staff (excluding line thicknesses).
8329 Definitions for these sizes are the files @file{paperSZ.ly}, where
8330 @code{SZ} is one of 11, 13, 16, 20, 23 and 26. If you include any
8331 of these files, the variables @code{paperEleven},
8332 @code{paperThirteen}, @code{paperSixteen},
8333 @code{paperTwenty}, @code{paperTwentythree}, and @code{paperTwentysix}
8334 are defined respectively. The default @code{\paper} block is also
8335 set. These files should be imported at toplevel, i.e.
8337 \include "paper26.ly"
8341 The default font size settings for each staff heights are generated
8342 from the 20pt style sheet. For more details, see the file
8343 @file{scm/font.scm}.
8347 @subsection Line breaking
8350 @cindex breaking lines
8352 Line breaks are normally computed automatically. They are chosen such
8353 that lines look neither cramped nor loose, and that consecutive lines
8354 have similar density.
8356 Occasionally you might want to override the automatic breaks; you can
8357 do this by specifying @code{\break}. This will force a line break at
8358 this point. Line breaks can only occur at places where there are bar
8359 lines. If you want to have a line break where there is no bar line,
8360 you can force an invisible bar line by entering @code{\bar
8361 ""}. Similarly, @code{\noBreak} forbids a line break at a
8365 @cindex regular line breaks
8366 @cindex four bar music.
8368 For linebreaks at regular intervals use @code{\break} separated by
8369 skips and repeated with @code{\repeat}:
8371 << \repeat unfold 7 @{ s1 * 4 \break @}
8372 @emph{the real music}
8377 This makes the following 28 measures (assuming 4/4 time) be broken every
8382 @internalsref{BreakEvent}.
8386 @subsection Page layout
8389 @cindex breaking pages
8391 @cindex @code{indent}
8392 @cindex @code{linewidth}
8394 The most basic settings influencing the spacing are @code{indent} and
8395 @code{linewidth}. They are set in the @code{\paper} block. They
8396 control the indentation of the first line of music, and the lengths of
8399 If @code{raggedright} is set to true in the @code{\paper}
8400 block, then the lines are justified at their natural length. This
8401 useful for short fragments, and for checking how tight the natural
8405 @cindex vertical spacing
8407 The page layout process happens outside the LilyPond formatting
8408 engine: variables controlling page layout are passed to the output,
8409 and are further interpreted by @code{lilypond} wrapper program. It
8410 responds to the following variables in the @code{\paper} block. The
8411 variable @code{textheight} sets the total height of the music on each
8412 page. The spacing between systems is controlled with
8413 @code{interscoreline}, its default is 16pt. The distance between the
8414 score lines will stretch in order to fill the full page
8415 @code{interscorelinefill} is set to a positive number. In that case
8416 @code{interscoreline} specifies the minimum spacing.
8418 @cindex @code{textheight}
8419 @cindex @code{interscoreline}
8420 @cindex @code{interscorelinefill}
8422 If the variable @code{lastpagefill} is defined,
8423 @c fixme: this should only be done if lastpagefill == #t
8424 systems are evenly distributed vertically on the last page. This
8425 might produce ugly results in case there are not enough systems on the
8426 last page. The @command{lilypond-book} command ignores
8427 @code{lastpagefill}. See @ref{lilypond-book manual} for more
8430 @cindex @code{lastpagefill}
8432 Page breaks are normally computed by @TeX{}, so they are not under
8433 direct control of LilyPond. However, you can insert a commands into
8434 the @file{.tex} output to instruct @TeX{} where to break pages. This
8435 is done by setting the @code{between-systems-strings} on the
8436 @internalsref{NonMusicalPaperColumn} where the system is broken.
8437 An example is shown in @inputfileref{input/regression,between-systems.ly}.
8438 The predefined command @code{\newpage} also does this.
8442 @cindex @code{papersize}
8444 To change the paper size, you must first set the @code{papersize} paper
8445 variable variable as in the example below. Set it to
8446 the strings @code{a4}, @code{letter}, or @code{legal}. After this
8447 specification, you must set the font as described above. If you want
8448 the default font, then use the 20 point font.
8451 \paper@{ papersize = "a4" @}
8452 \include "paper16.ly"
8455 The file @code{paper16.ly} will now include a file named @file{a4.ly}, which
8456 will set the paper variables @code{hsize} and @code{vsize} (used by
8457 @code{lilypond-book} and @code{lilypond}).
8462 @cindex @code{\newpage}
8468 @ref{Invoking lilypond},
8469 @inputfileref{input/regression,between-systems.ly}, and
8470 @internalsref{NonMusicalPaperColumn}.
8474 LilyPond has no concept of page layout, which makes it difficult to
8475 reliably choose page breaks in longer pieces.
8484 Entered music can also be converted to MIDI output. The performance
8485 is good enough for proof-hearing the music for errors.
8487 Ties, dynamics and tempo changes are interpreted. Dynamic marks,
8488 crescendi and decrescendi translate into MIDI volume levels. Dynamic
8489 marks translate to a fixed fraction of the available MIDI volume
8490 range, crescendi and decrescendi make the volume vary linearly between
8491 their two extremities. The fractions can be adjusted by
8492 @code{dynamicAbsoluteVolumeFunction} in @internalsref{Voice} context.
8493 For each type of MIDI instrument, a volume range can be defined. This
8494 gives a basic equalizer control, which can enhance the quality of
8495 the MIDI output remarkably. The equalizer can be controlled by
8496 setting @code{instrumentEqualizer}.
8500 Many musically interesting effects, such as swing, articulation,
8501 slurring, etc., are not translated to MIDI.
8506 * MIDI instrument names::
8511 @subsection MIDI block
8515 The MIDI block is analogous to the paper block, but it is somewhat
8516 simpler. The @code{\midi} block can contain:
8520 @item a @code{\tempo} definition, and
8521 @item context definitions.
8524 Assignments in the @code{\midi} block are not allowed.
8526 A number followed by a period is interpreted as a real number, so
8527 for setting the tempo for dotted notes, an extra space should be
8528 inserted, for example:
8531 \midi @{ \tempo 4 . = 120 @}
8535 @cindex context definition
8537 Context definitions follow precisely the same syntax as within the
8538 \paper block. Translation modules for sound are called performers.
8539 The contexts for MIDI output are defined in @file{ly/performer-init.ly}.
8542 @node MIDI instrument names
8543 @subsection MIDI instrument names
8545 @cindex instrument names
8546 @cindex @code{Staff.midiInstrument}
8548 The MIDI instrument name is set by the @code{Staff.midiInstrument}
8549 property. The instrument name should be chosen from the list in
8550 @ref{MIDI instruments}.
8554 If the selected string does not exactly match, then the default is
8555 used, which is the Grand Piano.