1 @c -*- coding: utf-8; mode: texinfo; -*-
5 (I'd rather have the below in the CG. -gp)
8 * avoid "HERE" as name for links, use descriptive link names like
9 @uref{,Download LilyPond 2.5.16}
11 * avoid putting links in running text. They make text harder to read.
12 Preferably: (@uref{,...}, etc. )
14 * use a descriptive title in @subheading
16 * writing date in "Month DD, YYYY" format is required for
17 generating the RSS feed; in case the message (and thus the date)
18 is not in English, you must write a well-formed date in English
19 like above in a comment between the closing brace of @emph and the
21 (see "Japanese translation" below for an example).
23 * Split news items in small chunks. It's OK to have more than 1 item
26 * don't duplicate entries from news-front.itexi
30 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.39 released @emph{March 27, 2016}
32 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
33 2.19.39. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
34 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
35 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
36 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
42 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.38 released @emph{March 13, 2016}
44 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
45 2.19.38. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
46 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
47 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
48 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
54 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.37 released @emph{February 28, 2016}
56 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
57 2.19.37. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
58 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
59 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
60 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
66 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.36 released @emph{January 31, 2016}
68 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
69 2.19.36. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
70 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
71 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
72 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
78 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.35 released @emph{January 02, 2016}
80 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
81 2.19.35. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
82 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
83 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
84 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
90 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.34 released @emph{December 22, 2015}
92 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
93 2.19.34. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
94 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
95 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
96 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
102 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.33 released @emph{December 6, 2015}
104 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
105 2.19.33. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
106 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
107 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
108 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
114 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.32 released @emph{November 22, 2015}
116 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
117 2.19.32. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
118 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
119 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
120 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
126 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.31 released @emph{November 8, 2015}
128 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
129 2.19.31. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
130 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
131 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
132 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
138 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.30 released @emph{October 25, 2015}
140 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
141 2.19.30. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
142 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
143 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
144 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
150 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.29 released @emph{October 18, 2015}
152 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
153 2.19.29. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
154 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
155 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
156 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
162 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.28 released @emph{September 27, 2015}
164 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
165 2.19.28. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
166 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
167 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
168 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
174 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.27 released @emph{September 12, 2015}
176 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
177 2.19.27. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
178 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
179 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
180 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
186 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.26 released @emph{August 27, 2015}
188 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
189 2.19.26. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
190 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
191 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
192 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
198 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.25 released @emph{August 9, 2015}
200 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
201 2.19.25. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
202 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
203 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
204 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
210 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.24 released @emph{July 26, 2015}
212 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
213 2.19.24. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
214 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
215 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
216 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
222 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.23 released @emph{July 12, 2015}
224 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
225 2.19.23. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
226 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
227 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
228 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
234 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.22 released @emph{June 28, 2015}
236 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
237 2.19.22. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
238 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
239 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
240 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
246 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.21 released @emph{May 24, 2015}
248 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
249 2.19.21. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
250 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
251 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
252 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
258 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.20 released @emph{May 10, 2015}
260 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
261 2.19.20. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
262 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
263 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
264 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
270 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.19 released @emph{April 26, 2015}
272 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
273 2.19.19. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
274 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
275 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
276 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
282 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.18 released @emph{April 5, 2015}
284 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
285 2.19.18. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
286 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
287 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
288 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
294 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.17 released @emph{March 15, 2015}
296 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond
297 2.19.17. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
298 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
299 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
300 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
306 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.16 released @emph{February 28, 2015}
308 At long last, we are very happy to announce the release of LilyPond
309 2.19.16. This release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some
310 work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
311 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
312 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
315 We would like to acknowledge and thank Masamichi Hosoda for making this
316 release possible with his work on updating GUB, the build tool.
321 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.15 released @emph{September 28, 2014}
323 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.15. This
324 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
325 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
326 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
327 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
333 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.14 released @emph{September 14, 2014}
335 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.14. This
336 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
337 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
338 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
339 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
345 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.13 released @emph{August 31, 2014}
347 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.13. This
348 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
349 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
350 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
351 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
357 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.12 released @emph{August 17, 2014}
359 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.12. This
360 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
361 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
362 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
363 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
369 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.11 released @emph{August 3, 2014}
371 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.11. This
372 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
373 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
374 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
375 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
381 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.10 released @emph{July 13, 2014}
383 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.10. This
384 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
385 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
386 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
387 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
393 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.9 released @emph{June 29, 2014}
395 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.9. This
396 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
397 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
398 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
399 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
405 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.8 released @emph{June 15, 2014}
407 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.8. This
408 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
409 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
410 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
411 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
417 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.7 released @emph{May 25, 2014}
419 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.7. This
420 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
421 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
422 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
423 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
429 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.6 released @emph{May 11, 2014}
431 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.6. This
432 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains some work
433 in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
434 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you
435 require a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18
441 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.5 released @emph{April 20, 2014}
443 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.5. This
444 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
445 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
446 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
447 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
452 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.4 released @emph{April 6, 2014}
454 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.4. This
455 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
456 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
457 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
458 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
463 @subheading LilyPond production named BEST EDITION 2014 @emph{March 11, 2014}
465 We are thrilled that the edition of the songs of Oskar
466 Fried (1871-1941), published recently by our fellow contributors Urs Liska
467 and Janek Warchoł [1], received the "Musikeditionspreis BEST EDITION
468 2014" of the German Music Publishers' Association [2]. The ceremony
469 took place at the Frankfurt Musikmesse.
471 We congratulate Janek and Urs for gaining such public recognition of
472 typographical and editorial excellence of their work. We are also delighted
473 to inform you that they intend to make their work available under a Free
474 license as soon as the publisher expenses are covered. Please support this
475 initiative by buying the printed volume through the publisher [3].
477 [1] @uref{http://lilypondblog.org/category/fried-songs}@*
478 [2] @uref{http://www.best-edition.de}@*
479 [3] @uref{http://www.sound-rel.de}@*
485 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.3 released @emph{March 2, 2014}
487 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.3. This
488 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
489 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
490 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
491 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
496 @subheading LilyPond 2.18.1 @emph{February 16, 2014}
498 We have released updated manuals for LilyPond's stable version, 2.18.
499 The manuals are now for 2.18.1 and have a number of updates and improvements
500 over 2.18.0. There will be a further release of 2.18 in the future (2.18.2),
501 and this will include the updates to the manuals as well as some minor
502 enhancements to the LilyPond core functionality.
504 To summarise the current situation: stable LilyPond application: 2.18.0;
505 stable LilyPond manuals: 2.18.1; development for both: 2.19.2.
510 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.2 released @emph{February 2, 2014}
512 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.2. This
513 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
514 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
515 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
516 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
521 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.1 released @emph{January 19, 2014}
523 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.1. This
524 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
525 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
526 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
527 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
532 @subheading LilyPond 2.19.0 released @emph{January 5, 2014}
534 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.19.0. This
535 release includes a number of enhancements, and contains
536 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
537 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
538 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.18 version.
543 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.97 released! @emph{December 8, 2013}
545 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.97 as
546 a potential final beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
547 developers believe this to be feature-complete, the
548 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
549 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
550 latest version, see @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.17/Documentation/usage/updating-files-with-convert_002dly, Updating files with convert-ly}.
551 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
552 @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/website/bug-reports.html, Bug reports}.
557 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.96 released! @emph{November 24, 2013}
559 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.96 as
560 a further beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
561 developers believe the release to be feature-complete, the
562 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
563 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
564 latest version, see @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.17/Documentation/usage/updating-files-with-convert_002dly, Updating files with convert-ly}.
565 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
566 @uref{http://www.lilypond.org/website/bug-reports.html, Bug reports}.
571 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.95 released! @emph{November 3, 2013}
573 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond@tie{}2.17.95 as
574 beta release for the upcoming stable release@tie{}2.18. The
575 developers are still busy finding solutions for some last-minute
576 problems, but the release is supposed to be feature-complete, the
577 documentation to be accurate, and no important issues to be
578 overlooked. For upgrading the syntax of your input files to the
579 latest version, see @rprogram{Updating files with convert-ly}.
580 Please test this release and report back any problems, see
586 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.29 released! @emph{October 20, 2013}
588 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.29. This
589 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
590 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
591 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
592 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
597 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.28 released! @emph{October 6, 2013}
599 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.28. This
600 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
601 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
602 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
603 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
608 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.27 released! @emph{September 26, 2013}
610 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.27. This
611 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
612 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
613 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
614 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
619 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.26 released! @emph{September 8, 2013}
621 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.26. This
622 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
623 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
624 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
625 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
630 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.25 released! @emph{August 25, 2013}
632 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.25. This
633 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
634 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
635 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
636 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
641 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.24 released! @emph{August 11, 2013}
643 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.24. This
644 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
645 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
646 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
647 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
652 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.23 released! @emph{July 28, 2013}
654 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.23. This
655 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
656 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
657 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
658 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
663 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.22 released! @emph{July 14, 2013}
665 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.22. This
666 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
667 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
668 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
669 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
671 This update cures the issue with the Windows version crashing with a problem
672 with positioning text.
677 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.21 released! @emph{June 30, 2013}
679 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.21. This
680 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
681 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
682 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
683 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
688 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.20 released! @emph{June 9, 2013}
690 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.20. This
691 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
692 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
693 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
694 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
699 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.19 released! @emph{May 26, 2013}
701 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.19. This
702 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
703 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
704 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
705 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
710 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.18 released! @emph{May 11, 2013}
712 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.18. This
713 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
714 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
715 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
716 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
721 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.17 released! @emph{April 27, 2013}
723 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.17. This
724 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
725 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
726 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
727 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
732 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.16 released! @emph{April 13, 2013}
734 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.16. This
735 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
736 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
737 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
738 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
743 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.15 released! @emph{March 30, 2013}
745 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.15. This
746 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
747 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
748 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
749 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
754 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.14 released! @emph{March 10, 2013}
756 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.14. This
757 release contains the usual number of bugfixes (including putting span bars back
758 where they should be) and enhancements, and contains
759 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
760 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
761 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
766 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.13 released! @emph{February 23, 2013}
768 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.13. This
769 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
770 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
771 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
772 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
777 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.12 released! @emph{February 8, 2013}
779 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.12. This
780 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
781 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
782 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
783 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
788 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.11 released! @emph{January 26, 2013}
790 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.11. This
791 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
792 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
793 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
794 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
799 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.10 released! @emph{January 12 2013}
801 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.10. This
802 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
803 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
804 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
805 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
810 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.9 released! @emph{December 15, 2012}
812 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.9. This
813 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
814 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
815 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
816 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
821 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.8 released! @emph{December 1, 2012}
823 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.8. This
824 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
825 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
826 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
827 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
832 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.7 released! @emph{November 17, 2012}
834 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.7. This
835 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
836 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
837 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
838 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
844 @subheading LilyPond 2.16.1 released! @emph{November 9, 2012}
846 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.16.1. This has a number of
847 updates to the previous stable version, and should cause no problems. We
848 recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
852 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.6 released! @emph{November 3, 2012}
854 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.6. This
855 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
856 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
857 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
858 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
863 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.5 released! @emph{October 20, 2012}
865 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.5. This
866 release contains the usual number of bugfixes and enhancements, and contains
867 some work in progress. You will have access to the very latest features, but
868 some may be incomplete, and you may encounter bugs and crashes. If you require
869 a stable version of Lilypond, we recommend using the 2.16 version.
874 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.4 released! @emph{October 6, 2012}
876 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.4. This
877 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
878 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
879 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
884 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.3 released! @emph{September 23, 2012}
886 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.3. This
887 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
888 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
889 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
894 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.2 released! @emph{September 10, 2012}
896 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.2. This
897 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
898 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
899 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
904 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.1 released! @emph{August 28, 2012}
906 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.1. This
907 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
908 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
909 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
915 @subheading LilyPond 2.17.0 released! @emph{August 26, 2012}
917 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.17.0. This
918 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. It is strongly
919 recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use this release,
920 and instead use the stable 2.16 version.
925 @subheading Lilypond 2.16.0 released! @emph{August 24, 2012}
927 We are proud to announce the release of GNU LilyPond 2.16.0.
928 LilyPond is a music engraving program, devoted to producing the
929 highest-quality sheet music possible. It brings the aesthetics of
930 traditionally engraved music to computer printouts.
932 Many improvements have been made in the past year since the previous
933 main stable version. A few major improvements are:
937 Support for kievan square notation
939 User and programming interfaces have greatly improved
941 Music functions have become quite more versatile
944 A full list of new features is given in:
947 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.16/Documentation/changes/index.html}
950 Happy music typesetting! LilyPond 2.16 was brought to you by...
952 Main development team:
954 Bertrand Bordage, Trevor Daniels, Colin Hall, Phil Holmes, Ian Hulin,
955 Reinhold Kainhofer, David Kastrup, Jonathan Kulp, Werner Lemberg,
956 John Mandereau, Patrick McCarty, Joe Neeman, Han-Wen Nienhuys,
957 Jan Nieuwenhuizen, Graham Percival, Mark Polesky, Neil Puttock,
958 Mike Solomon, Carl Sorensen, Francisco Vila, Valentin Villenave,
961 Programming contributors:
963 Aleksandr Andreev, Sven Axelsson, Peter Chubb, Karin Hoethker,
964 Marc Hohl, David Nalesnik, Justin Ohmie, Benkő Pál, Julien Rioux, Patrick Schmidt,
965 Adam Spiers, Heikki Taurainen, Piers Titus van der Torren,
966 Jan-Peter Voigt, Janek Warchol
968 Documentation contributors:
970 James Lowe, Pavel Roskin, Alberto Simoes, Stefan Weil
974 Colin Campbell, Eluze, Phil Holmes, Marek Klein, Ralph Palmer,
979 Colin Campbell, Christian Hitz, Phil Holmes
981 Translation contributors:
983 Jean-Charles Malahieude, Till Paala, Yoshiki Sawada
988 @subheading Lilypond 2.15.95 released! @emph{August 11, 2012}
990 We are excited to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.95.
991 With this release, development on version 2.15 is frozen for the
992 upcoming 2.16 stable release and only open to bug fixes.
994 All users are urged to try this version to ensure the best
995 quality of the upcoming stable release. If you discover any
996 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
998 New features since 2.14.2 are listed in the @qq{Changes} manual
999 on the website section about @ref{Development}.
1005 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.42 released! @emph{August 02, 2012}
1007 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.42. This
1008 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1010 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1011 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1012 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1019 @subheading The LilyPond Report #27. @emph{August 2, 2012}
1021 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with some interesting insights on
1022 new Scheme-related features recently added by our community’s only paid
1023 developer David Kastrup (thanks to your
1024 @uref{http://lilypond.org/sponsoring.html, continuing donations}). Also
1025 to be found in this issue are an overview of some lesser-known LilyPond
1026 companion projects, and a handful of more shallow factoids.
1029 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-27, read
1030 LilyPond Report 27} now; comments and contributions are
1035 @subheading Release candidate withdrawn @emph{July 11, 2012}
1037 We have discovered a regression since 2.14.2, so lilypond 2.15.41
1038 is no longer a candidate for the 2.16.0 release. However, please
1039 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
1040 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
1041 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
1047 @subheading Release candidate 8 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.41 released! @emph{July 4, 2012}
1049 LilyPond 2.15.41 is out; this is the eighth release candidate of
1050 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1051 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1052 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1055 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1056 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1057 on 18 July 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
1064 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.40 released! @emph{June 05, 2012}
1066 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.40. This
1067 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1069 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1070 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1071 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1078 @subheading Release candidate withdrawn @emph{June 01, 2012}
1080 We have discovered a regression since 2.14.2, so lilypond 2.15.39
1081 is no longer a candidate for the 2.16.0 release. However, please
1082 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
1083 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
1084 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
1090 @subheading Release candidate 7 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.39 released! @emph{May 22, 2012}
1092 LilyPond 2.15.39 is out; this is the seventh release candidate of
1093 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1094 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1095 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1098 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1099 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1100 on 05 June 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
1107 @subheading The LilyPond Report #26. @emph{May 22, 2012}
1109 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with a new editor on board -
1110 Pavel Roskin, who tells us about his adventures in strange lands
1111 of compiler bugs! There is also a detailed report about current
1112 development status, and an analysis of example LilyPond output -
1113 see for yourself how close (or how far?) are we from matching
1114 the quality of hand-engraved scores.
1117 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-26, read
1118 LilyPond Report 26} now; comments and contributions are
1125 @subheading Release candidate 6 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.38 released! @emph{May 3, 2012}
1127 LilyPond 2.15.38 is out; this is the sixth release candidate of
1128 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1129 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1130 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1133 @strong{Update:} Due to a few Critical bugs, another release
1134 candidate will be required.
1140 @subheading LilyPond takes part in Google Summer of Code 2012! @emph{April 25, 2012}
1142 Being a part of @uref{http://www.gnu.org/, GNU project}, we are participating in
1143 @uref{http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/homepage/google/gsoc2012,
1144 Google Summer of Code program}, which offers students stipends for
1145 working on open source software.
1147 Our contributor Janek Warchoł was accepted for 2012 edition of GSoC.
1148 He will be working on advanced lyrics positioning in LilyPond.
1154 @subheading Release candidate 5 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.37 released! @emph{April 19, 2012}
1156 LilyPond 2.15.37 is out; this is the fifth release candidate of
1157 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1158 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1159 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1162 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1163 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1164 on 03 May 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
1171 @subheading Release candidate 4 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.36 released! @emph{April 6, 2012}
1173 LilyPond 2.15.36 is out; this is the fourth release candidate of
1174 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1175 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1176 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1179 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1180 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1181 on 20 April 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
1188 @subheading The LilyPond Report #25. @emph{Apr 1st, 2012}
1190 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with a rather unusual
1191 issue featuring our young Polish contributor Janek Warchoł!
1192 Also included in this issue are quite a few unexpected items,
1193 including (but not limited to)… a cooking recipe!
1196 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-25, read
1197 LilyPond Report 25} now; comments and contributions are
1204 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.35 released! @emph{Mar 28, 2012}
1206 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.35. This
1207 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1209 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1210 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1211 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1218 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.34 released! @emph{Mar 19, 2012}
1220 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.34. This
1221 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1223 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1224 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1225 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1232 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.33 released! @emph{Mar 08, 2012}
1234 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.33. This
1235 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1237 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1238 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1239 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1246 @subheading The LilyPond Report #24. @emph{Mar 5, 2012}
1248 A new issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report} is now
1249 available for reading; topics include a request for funding,
1250 an article about exciting new features in LilyPond grammar,
1251 and an overview of LilyPond-based web applications.
1254 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-24, read
1255 LilyPond Report 24} now; comments and contributions are
1262 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.32 released! @emph{Mar 03, 2012}
1264 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.32. This
1265 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1267 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1268 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1269 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1276 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.31 released! @emph{Feb 29, 2012}
1278 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.31. This
1279 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1281 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1282 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1283 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1290 @subheading Release candidate 3 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.30 released! @emph{Feb 17, 2012}
1292 LilyPond 2.15.30 is out; this is the third release candidate of
1293 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1294 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1295 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1298 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1299 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1300 on 02 March 2012. If you discover any problems, please send us
1307 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.29 released! @emph{Feb 9, 2012}
1309 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.29. This
1310 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1312 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1313 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1314 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1321 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.28 released! @emph{Feb 3, 2012}
1323 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.28. This
1324 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1326 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1327 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1328 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1335 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.27 released! @emph{Jan 24, 2012}
1337 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.27. This
1338 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1340 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1341 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1342 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1349 @subheading The LilyPond Report #23. @emph{Jan 20, 2012}
1351 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with developer
1352 David Kastrup as a new editor! This issue features
1353 an exposé on some of the new, handy commands
1354 recently added to LilyPond, as well as an interview
1355 with LilyPond contributor and composer Mike Solomon.
1358 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-23, read
1359 LilyPond Report 23} now; comments and contributions are
1366 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.26 released! @emph{Jan 16, 2012}
1368 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.26. This
1369 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1371 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1372 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1373 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1376 The 2.15.25 has been skipped due to build problems.
1382 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.24 released! @emph{Jan 07, 2012}
1384 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.24. This
1385 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1387 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1388 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1389 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1396 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.23 released! @emph{Dec 21, 2011}
1398 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.23. This
1399 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1401 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1402 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1403 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1410 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.22 released! @emph{Dec 15, 2011}
1412 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.22. This
1413 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1415 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1416 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1417 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1424 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.21 released! @emph{Dec 6, 2011}
1426 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.21. This
1427 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1429 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1430 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1431 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1438 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.20 released! @emph{Nov 24, 2011}
1440 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.20. This
1441 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1443 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1444 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1445 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1452 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.19 released! @emph{Nov 18, 2011}
1454 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.19. This
1455 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1457 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1458 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1459 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1466 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.18 released! @emph{Nov 12, 2011}
1468 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.18. This
1469 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1471 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1472 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1473 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1480 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.17 released! @emph{Nov 10, 2011}
1482 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.17. This
1483 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1485 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1486 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1487 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1494 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.16 released! @emph{October 28, 2011}
1496 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.16. This
1497 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1499 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1500 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1501 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1508 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.15 released! @emph{October 24, 2011}
1510 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.15. This
1511 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1513 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1514 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1515 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1522 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.14 released! @emph{October 7, 2011}
1524 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.14. This
1525 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1527 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1528 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1529 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1536 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.13 released! @emph{September 27, 2011}
1538 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.13. This
1539 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1541 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1542 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1543 note that due to a few Critical bugs, this is not the next release
1550 @subheading Release candidate 2 cancelled @emph{Sep 23, 2011}
1552 The release countdown is cancelled due to the discovery of a
1553 Critical regression.
1559 @subheading Release candidate 2 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.12 released! @emph{Sep 20, 2011}
1561 LilyPond 2.15.12 is out; this is the second release candidate of
1562 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1563 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1564 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1567 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1568 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1569 on 27 Sep 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1576 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.11 released! @emph{September 11, 2011}
1578 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.11. This
1579 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1581 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1582 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1583 note that due to the possibility of a few Critical bugs, this is
1584 not the next release candidate.
1590 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.10 released! @emph{September 6, 2011}
1592 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.10. This
1593 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1595 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1596 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1597 note that due to a few outstanding Critical bugs, this is not the
1598 next release candidate.
1604 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.9 released! @emph{August 30, 2011}
1606 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.9. This
1607 release contains the usual number of bugfixes, and also adds
1608 support for MacOS X 10.7.
1610 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1611 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version. Please
1612 note that due to a few outstanding Critical bugs, this is not the
1613 next release candidate.
1619 @subheading Release candidate 1 of 2.16 - LilyPond 2.15.8 released! @emph{Aug 01, 2011}
1621 LilyPond 2.15.8 is out; this is the first release candidate of
1622 the upcoming 2.16 stable release. All users are invited to
1623 experiment with this version. New features since 2.14.2 are
1624 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1627 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1628 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.16.0 release will be
1629 on 08 Aug 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1636 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.7 released! @emph{July 29, 2011}
1638 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.7. This
1639 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1641 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1642 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1648 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.6 released! @emph{July 26, 2011}
1650 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.6. This
1651 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1653 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1654 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1660 @subheading LilyPond 2.14.2 released! @emph{July 25, 2011}
1662 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.14.2. This
1663 fixes a few minor bugs in the stable version, and should cause no
1664 problems. We recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
1672 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.5 released! @emph{July 12, 2011}
1674 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.5. This
1675 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1677 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1678 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1684 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.4 released! @emph{July 4, 2011}
1686 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.4. This
1687 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1689 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1690 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1696 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.3 released! @emph{June 27, 2011}
1698 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.3. This
1699 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1701 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1702 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1708 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.2 released! @emph{June 18, 2011}
1710 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.2. This
1711 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1713 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1714 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1720 @subheading LilyPond 2.14.1 released! @emph{June 12, 2011}
1722 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.14.1. This
1723 fixes a few minor bugs in the stable version, and should cause no
1724 problems. We recommend that everybody upgrade to this version.
1729 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.1 released! @emph{June 11, 2011}
1731 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.1. This is
1732 the beginning of a new unstable development effort, and adds the
1733 usual number of bugs.
1735 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1736 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1741 @subheading LilyPond 2.15.0 released! @emph{June 7, 2011}
1743 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.15.0. This is
1744 the beginning of a new unstable development effort, and adds the
1745 usual number of bugs.
1747 It is strongly recommended that normal users do @strong{not} use
1748 this release, and instead use the stable 2.14 version.
1754 @subheading LilyPond 2.14.0 released! @emph{June 6, 2011}
1756 We are proud to announce the release of GNU LilyPond 2.14.
1757 LilyPond is a music engraving program, devoted to producing the
1758 highest-quality sheet music possible. It brings the aesthetics of
1759 traditionally engraved music to computer printouts.
1761 Many improvements have been made in the past two and a half years
1762 since the previous main stable version. A few major improvements
1767 LilyPond is now licensed under the GNU GPL v3 or higher.
1770 The vertical spacing engine has been drastically changed, making
1771 it much more flexible and easier to control.
1774 Automatic beaming is now more flexible, and beam collisions are
1779 A full list of new features is given in:
1782 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.14/Documentation/changes/index.html}
1785 Happy music typesetting! LilyPond 2.14 was brought to you by...
1787 Main development team:
1789 Trevor Daniels, Reinhold Kainhofer, David Kastrup, Jonathan Kulp,
1790 Werner Lemberg, John Mandereau, Patrick McCarty, Joe Neeman,
1791 Han-Wen Nienhuys, Jan Nieuwenhuizen, Graham Percival, Mark
1792 Polesky, Neil Puttock, Mike Solomon, Carl Sorensen, Francisco
1793 Vila, Valentin Villenave.
1795 Programming contributors:
1797 Sven Axelsson, Pál Benkő, Bertrand Bordage, Frédéric Bron, Peter Chubb, Hajo Dezelski, Richard
1798 Gay, Keith OHara, Andrew Hawryluk, Christian Hitz, Marc Hohl,
1799 Henning Hraban Ramm, Ian Hulin, Michael Käppler, Marek Klein,
1800 Kieren MacMillan, Thomas Morgan, Benjamin Peterson, Nathan Reed,
1801 Julien Rioux, Boris Shingarov, Patrick Schmidt, Owen Tuz, Jan Warchoł, Andrew
1802 Wilson, Rodolfo Zitellini.
1806 Keith OHara, Marc Hohl, Alexander Kobel, Carsten Steger.
1808 Documentation contributors:
1810 Colin Campbell, Andrew Hawryluk, James Lowe, Mike Moral, Ralph
1811 Palmer, David Pounder, Patrick Schmidt.
1815 James E. Bailey, Colin Campbell, Phil Holmes, Urs Liska, Ralph
1816 Palmer, Kieren MacMillan, Dmytro O. Redchuk.
1818 Binaries support contributors:
1822 Translation contributors:
1824 Federico Bruni, Dénes Harmath, Jean-Charles Malahieude, Tineke de
1825 Munnik, Till Paala, Ralf Wildenhues, Yoshiki Sawada.
1832 @subheading Release candidate 7 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.63 released! @emph{May 30, 2011}
1834 LilyPond 2.13.63 is out; this is the seventh release candidate of
1835 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1836 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1837 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1840 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1841 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1842 on June 6, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1849 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.62 released! @emph{May 24, 2011}
1851 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.62. This
1852 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1854 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1855 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1861 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.61 released! @emph{May 1, 2011}
1863 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.61. This
1864 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1866 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1867 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1873 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.60 released! @emph{April 16, 2011}
1875 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.60. This
1876 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1878 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1879 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1885 @subheading Linux Journal Magazine article - @emph{April 2011}
1887 @uref{http://www.linux-magazine.com,Linux Magazine} publishes an
1888 article in the May 2011 issue titled
1889 @uref{http://www.linux-magazine.com/content/download/61706/482546/version/1/file/088-090_projects.pdf,
1890 Projects on the Move}. It is an introduction to MuseScore,
1891 LilyPond and Chordii. Author Carla Schroder states @qq{LilyPond is
1892 driven from the command line, but don’t let the lack of a GUI scare
1893 you away; LilyPond is user-friendly and easy to learn}, and provides
1898 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.59 released! @emph{April 10, 2011}
1900 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.59. This
1901 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1903 Please note that this is @strong{not} the next release candidate,
1904 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1910 @subheading Release candidate 6 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.58 released! @emph{April 7, 2011}
1912 LilyPond 2.13.58 is out; this is the sixth release candidate of
1913 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1914 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1915 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1918 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1919 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1920 on April 14, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1927 @subheading Release candidate 5 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.57 released! @emph{April 3, 2011}
1929 LilyPond 2.13.57 is out; this is the fifth release candidate of
1930 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1931 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1932 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1935 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1936 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1937 on April 10, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1944 @subheading Release candidate 4 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.56 released! @emph{Mar 29, 2011}
1946 LilyPond 2.13.56 is out; this is the fourth release candidate of
1947 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1948 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1949 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1952 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1953 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1954 on April 5, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
1961 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.55 released! @emph{Mar 22, 2011}
1963 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.55. This
1964 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
1966 Please note that this is @strong{not} the fourth release candidate,
1967 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
1973 @subheading Release candidate 3 withdrawn @emph{Mar 15, 2011}
1975 We have discovered a regression since 2.12.3, so lilypond 2.13.54
1976 is no longer a candidate for the 2.14.0 release. However, please
1977 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
1978 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
1979 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
1985 @subheading Release candidate 3 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.54 released! @emph{Mar 13, 2011}
1987 LilyPond 2.13.54 is out; this is the third release candidate of
1988 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
1989 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
1990 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
1993 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
1994 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
1995 on March 27, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
2002 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.53 released! @emph{Mar 6, 2011}
2004 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.53. This
2005 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
2007 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
2008 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
2013 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.52 released! @emph{Mar 1, 2011}
2015 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.52. This
2016 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
2018 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
2019 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
2024 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.51 released! @emph{Feb 22, 2011}
2026 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.51. This
2027 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
2029 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate,
2030 due to a few remaining Critical bugs.
2036 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.50 released! @emph{Feb 13, 2011}
2038 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.50. This
2039 release contains the usual number of bugfixes.
2041 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third release candidate.
2042 Due to a number of untested changes to our build process, we
2043 cannot be at all confident about the quality of this release.
2049 @subheading New Chinese and Czech translations of the web page! @emph{Feb 11,2011}
2051 Two new languages are added to our web page: Chinese by Ben Luo, and
2052 Czech by Pavel Fric. It is a work in progress but they are fully
2053 functional. That makes ten languages to choose from!
2060 @subheading Release candidate 2 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.49 released! @emph{Feb 9, 2011}
2062 LilyPond 2.13.49 is out; this is the second release candidate of
2063 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
2064 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
2065 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2068 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
2069 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
2070 on Feb 23, 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
2077 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.48 released! @emph{Feb 5, 2011}
2079 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.48. This
2080 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2081 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2089 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.47 released! @emph{Jan 28, 2011}
2091 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.47. This
2092 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2093 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2101 @subheading Release candidate 1 withdrawn @emph{Jan 13, 2011}
2103 We have discovered a regression since 2.12.3, so lilypond 2.13.46
2104 is no longer a candidate for the 2.14.0 release. However, please
2105 continue testing it -- we would like to discover (and fix!) any
2106 more regressions as soon as possible. If you discover any
2107 problems, please send us @ref{Bug reports}.
2113 @subheading Release candidate 1 of 2.14 - LilyPond 2.13.46 released! @emph{Jan 12, 2011}
2115 LilyPond 2.13.46 is out; this is the first release candidate of
2116 the upcoming 2.14 stable release. All users are invited to
2117 experiment with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are
2118 listed in the @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2121 There are no known Critical issues with this release. If no
2122 Critical bugs are found, then the official 2.14.0 release will be
2123 on 26 Jan 2011. If you discover any problems, please send us
2130 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.45 released! @emph{Jan 3, 2011}
2132 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.45. This
2133 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2134 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2143 @subheading Beta test three of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.44 released! @emph{Dec 25, 2010}
2145 LilyPond 2.13.44 is out; this is the third beta test of the
2146 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
2147 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
2148 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2151 There is still one Critical problem with this release: in one
2152 case, the vertical spacing is much too compressed. If you decide
2153 to test this version, do not be surprised to discover problems;
2154 just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
2160 @subheading Beta test two of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.43 released! @emph{Dec 14, 2010}
2162 LilyPond 2.13.43 is out; this is the second beta test of the
2163 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
2164 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
2165 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2168 There is still one Critical problem with this release: in one
2169 case, the vertical spacing is much too compressed. If you decide
2170 to test this version, do not be surprised to discover problems;
2171 just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
2177 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.42 released! @emph{Dec 8, 2010}
2179 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.42. This
2180 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2181 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2184 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
2185 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
2186 at all confident about the quality of this release.
2192 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.41 released! @emph{Dec 4, 2010}
2194 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.41. This
2195 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2196 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2199 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
2200 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
2201 at all confident about the quality of this release.
2207 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.40 released! @emph{Nov 21, 2010}
2209 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.40. This
2210 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2211 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2214 Please note that this is @strong{not} the second beta test. Due
2215 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
2216 at all confident about the quality of this release.
2222 @subheading Beta test one of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.39 released! @emph{Nov 15, 2010}
2224 LilyPond 2.13.39 is out; this is the first beta test of the
2225 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
2226 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
2227 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2230 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
2231 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
2232 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.39, do not
2233 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
2242 @subheading The LilyPond Report #22. @emph{Nov 3, 2010}
2244 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with some surprises and exciting
2245 news for the whole LilyPond community! To be found in this issue is
2246 an up-to-date, complete list of all LilyPond mailing lists and forums
2247 around the world. Also, for the very first time our special guest
2248 today is LilyPond’s co-founder and core developer
2249 @strong{Jan Nieuwenhuizen}, who has been busy these past months --
2250 read on to find out what for!
2253 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-22, read
2254 LilyPond Report 22} now; comments and contributions are
2261 @subheading Alpha test four of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.38 released! @emph{Oct 31, 2010}
2263 LilyPond 2.13.38 is out; this is the fourth alpha test of the
2264 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
2265 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
2266 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2269 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
2270 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
2271 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.38, do not
2272 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
2279 @subheading Alpha test three of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.37 released! @emph{Oct 25, 2010}
2281 LilyPond 2.13.37 is out; this is the third alpha test of the
2282 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
2283 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
2284 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2287 There are still some Critical problems with this release: the
2288 vertical spacing is suspicious in two cases, and lilypond can
2289 crash with some odd input. If you decide to test 2.13.37, do not
2290 be surprised to discover problems; just send us polite
2297 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.36 released! @emph{Oct 19, 2010}
2299 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.36. This
2300 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2301 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2304 Please note that this is @strong{not} the third alpha test. Due
2305 to a number of untested changes to our build process, we cannot be
2306 at all confident about the quality of this release.
2311 @subheading The LilyPond Report #21. @emph{Oct 3, 2010}
2313 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2314 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue mainly deals with
2315 microtonal notation in LilyPond, but does also include a how-to
2316 about running LilyPond from an USB key, not to forget the regular
2317 release news, the bug report of the Report, and some news from
2321 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-21, read
2322 LilyPond Report 21} now; comments and contributions are
2329 @subheading Alpha test two of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.35 released! @emph{Sep 29, 2010}
2331 LilyPond 2.13.35 is out; this is the second alpha test of the
2332 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
2333 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
2334 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2337 Three known regressions against 2.12.3 still exist:
2338 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1173,
2339 Issue 1173 MetronomeMarks cannot be aligned on a note if a
2340 multi-measure rest exists in another voice}, and two spacing
2342 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1240,
2344 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1252,
2345 Issue 1252}. If you decide to test 2.13.35, do not be surprised
2346 to discover problems; just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
2352 @subheading Alpha test of 2.14 -- LilyPond 2.13.34 released! @emph{Sep 21, 2010}
2354 LilyPond 2.13.34 is out; this is the first alpha test of the
2355 upcoming 2.14 stable release. Users are invited to experiment
2356 with this version. New features since 2.12.3 are listed in the
2357 @qq{Changes} manual on the website section about
2360 One known regression against 2.12.3 still exist:
2361 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/detail?id=1173,
2362 Issue 1173 MetronomeMarks cannot be aligned on a note if a
2363 multi-measure rest exists in another voice}, but we expect to find
2364 more. If you decide to test 2.13.34, do not be surprised to
2365 discover problems; just send us polite @ref{Bug reports}.
2371 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.33 released! @emph{Sep 10, 2010}
2373 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.33. This
2374 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2375 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2384 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.32 released! @emph{Sep 3, 2010}
2386 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.32. This
2387 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2388 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2395 @subheading LilyPond Report #20. @emph{Sep 2, 2010}
2397 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2398 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue contains a review of an
2399 online notation editor using lilypond, along with the regular
2400 release news, snippet of the report, news from the frog pond, and
2401 the bug report of the report!
2404 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-20, read
2405 LilyPond Report 20} now; comments and contributions are
2411 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.31 released! @emph{Aug 24, 2010}
2413 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.31. This
2414 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2415 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2422 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.30 released! @emph{Aug 13, 2010}
2424 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.30. This
2425 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2426 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2433 @subheading LilyPond Report #19. @emph{Aug 9, 2010}
2435 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2436 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue contains some
2437 conference news, along with the regular release news, snippet of
2438 the report, news from the frog pond, and the bug report of the
2442 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-19, read
2443 LilyPond Report 19} now; comments and contributions are
2451 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.29 released! @emph{Aug 4, 2010}
2453 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.29. This
2454 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2455 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2458 This release radically changes the autobeaming rules, so use extra
2459 caution and expect breakage.
2464 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.28 released! @emph{July 13, 2010}
2466 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.28. This
2467 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2468 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2471 This release includes some major untested changes to the windows
2472 lilypad editor. Windows users should not be using this release
2473 because it is intended for developers only, but you ignore these
2474 warnings and try it anyway, use extra caution.
2479 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.27 released! @emph{July 5, 2010}
2481 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.27. This
2482 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2483 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2489 @subheading Testing our new website! @emph{June 29, 2010}
2491 We're testing our new website! For the next 24 hours, the new
2492 website will be the default website; after that, we will switch
2493 back to the old website while we examine feedback and make
2494 improvements to the new website.
2496 Please send feedback to @code{lilypond-user}; you can find more
2497 information on our page about @ref{Contact}.
2499 @warning{There are a few known problems with translations. If you
2500 are a non-English speaker, you may prefer to view the old lilypond
2502 @uref{http://lilypond.org/web/}}
2508 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.26 released! @emph{June 26, 2010}
2510 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.26. This
2511 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2512 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2517 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.25 released! @emph{June 20, 2010}
2519 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.25. This
2520 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2521 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2527 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.24 released! @emph{June 14, 2010}
2529 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.24. This
2530 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2531 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2537 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.23 released! @emph{June 3, 2010}
2539 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.23. This
2540 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2541 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2546 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.22 released! @emph{May 27, 2010}
2548 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.22. This
2549 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2550 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2555 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.21 released! @emph{May 12, 2010}
2557 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.21. This
2558 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2559 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2562 This release should be of particular interest to package
2563 maintainers: we have made a few changes to the configure script
2564 and the required libraries. Barring any urgent bug reports, this
2565 is the build system and libraries that will be used for the next
2571 @subheading LilyPond Report #18. @emph{May 11, 2010}
2573 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, with its two
2574 @qq{grumpy-and-fluffy} editors! This issue will be filled
2575 with emotion and coolness, paper bags and zigzag-ending
2576 staves, plus the usual Frogs and Bugs.
2579 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-18, read
2580 LilyPond Report 18} now; comments and contributions are
2587 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.20 released! @emph{May 5, 2010}
2589 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.20. This
2590 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, a number
2591 of critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2594 Minor syntax change: the undocumented @code{\cresc} and
2595 @code{\decresc} have changed. In addition, the [options] for the
2596 LaTeX mode of @code{lilypond-book} now comes after the
2597 @code{@{lilypond@}}, following normal LaTeX practice. As always,
2598 see the Changes document for more information.
2602 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.19 released! @emph{April 24, 2010}
2604 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.19. This
2605 release contains the usual number of bugfixes. However, 11
2606 critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2611 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.18 released! @emph{April 16, 2010}
2613 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.18. This
2614 release contains the usual number of bugfixes, along with improved
2615 website translations. However, 14 critical issues still remain,
2616 so this release is intended for developers only.
2620 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.17 released! @emph{April 2, 2010}
2622 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.17. This
2623 release includes bugfixes for 4 critical issues. However, 15
2624 critical issues still remain, so this release is intended for
2629 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.16 released! @emph{March 15, 2010}
2631 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.16. This
2632 release is intended for developers only, and includes the usual
2637 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.15 released! @emph{March 4, 2010}
2639 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.15. This
2640 release is intended for developers only, and includes a few
2641 updates to the binary build process in addition to the usual round
2647 @subheading LilyPond Report #17. @emph{March 1, 2010}
2649 Yay, the Report is back, with a new team! It has been said that
2650 two heads are better than one — does it apply to newsletters as
2651 well? Read on and let us know! In this issue we’ll talk about
2652 websites and poetry, frogs and bugs, not to mention an extensive
2653 review of the Frescobaldi editor!
2655 What are you waiting for? Come
2656 @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-17, read
2657 LilyPond Report 17} now!
2662 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.14 released! @emph{February 27, 2010}
2664 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.14. This
2665 release is intended for developers only, and includes a large
2666 translation update in addition to the usual round of bugfixes.
2670 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.13 released! @emph{February 13, 2010}
2672 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.13. This
2673 release is intended for developers only, and fixes various
2674 problems with documentation build system as well as adding an
2675 output-preview-framework for our SVG backend. In addition, the
2676 binaries are now approximately 6 megabytes smaller.
2681 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.12 released! @emph{February 2, 2010}
2683 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.12. This
2684 release is intended for developers only, and brings more stability
2685 and fewer bugs to the build system and Contributor's Guide.
2689 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.11 released! @emph{January 16, 2010}
2691 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.11. This
2692 release is intended for developers only, and brings a number of
2693 improvements to the build system, Contributor's Guide, and fixes 4
2694 critical regressions against earlier versions.
2698 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.10 released! @emph{December 31, 2009}
2700 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.13.10. This
2701 release is intended for developers only, and brings a number of
2702 improvements such as predictable regression test output filenames
2703 and English names for feta filenames.
2709 @subheading LilyPond 2.12.3 released! @emph{December 20, 2009}
2711 We are happy to announce the release of LilyPond 2.12.3. This
2712 version contains the long-awaited fix for our GUI on MacOS X 10.5
2713 and 10.6. In addition to the GUI fixes, this version contains
2714 dozens of bugfixes backported from the unstable development
2717 We recommend that all users upgrade to this version. This is the
2718 last planned release in the 2.12 stable series; development now
2719 shifts towards the upcoming 2.14 series.
2725 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.9 released! @emph{December 12, 2009}
2727 LilyPond 2.13.9 is now out. From 2.13.9 onwards, LilyPond is
2728 licensed under the GNU GPL v3+ for code, and the GNU FDL 1.3+ for
2729 documentation. In addition to the usual round of bugfixes, this
2730 release adds a shortcut for repeated chords.
2732 Please note that 2.13 is an @strong{unstable development} branch;
2733 normal users should continue to use 2.12.
2738 @subheading New Website! @emph{October 3, 2009}
2740 As you can see, we have a new website design. Many thanks to
2741 texi2html and CSS for being so flexible!
2747 @subheading LilyPond Report #16. @emph{September 6, 2009}
2749 The LilyPond Report is back! This short, informal opinion column is
2750 about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2751 Read @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-16, issue 16}
2758 @subheading LilyPond 2.13.3. @emph{July 2, 2009}
2760 This unstable release contains working menus in OSX 10.5; many
2761 thanks to Christian Hitz for fixing this long-standing problem!
2762 This release also contains numerous other bugfixes and features
2763 such as ties with variable thickness, partially dashed slurs, and
2765 We are planning another 2.12 release in the next week or two,
2766 which will include the menu fixes for OSX 10.5. Normal users may
2767 wish to wait for this release rather than using an unstable
2775 @subheading A LilyPond weboldala magyarul. @emph{May 22, 2009}
2777 Elkészült a lilypond.org nagy részének magyar fordítása a LilyPond
2778 honosítási projekt első lépéseként. A projekt célja a LilyPond
2779 szabad kottaszedő szoftver minél széleskörűbben elérhetővé tétele
2780 a magyar felhasználók számára a teljes weboldal és dokumentáció
2781 lefordítása révén. A teljes dokumentáció lefordításához
2782 közreműködőket keresünk. Ha részt vennél a honosításban, küldj egy
2783 e-mailt a @code{harmathdenes AT gmail.com} címre!@*
2784 Harmath Dénes, a LilyPond honosítási projekt
2790 @subheading The LilyPond Report #15. @emph{May 18, 2009}
2792 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is a short, informal opinion column about the LilyPond project:
2793 its team, its world, its community.
2794 Follow @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-15,this link}
2795 to read the full issue...
2800 @subheading The LilyPond Report #14. @emph{April 13, 2009}
2802 The @emph{LilyPond Report} is back, on a new website!
2803 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
2804 Follow @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20110325004849/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-14,this link} to read the full issue...
2809 @subheading LilyPond 2.12.2 and 2.13.0 — @emph{March 21, 2009}
2811 As a very belated announcement, the stable version of LilyPond is
2812 now 2.12.2, and the next development version has begun with
2818 @subheading LilyPond 2.12.0 @qq{Rune} — @emph{December 27, 2008}
2820 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
2822 @miscLink{announce-v2.12,Announcement},
2829 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.65 — Release Candidate. @emph{December 2, 2008}
2831 This release has improvements to MusicXML import, contributed by
2832 Reinhold Kainhofer, and adds support for splitting a book in several
2833 book parts, contributed by Nicolas Sceaux.
2834 Nested contexts of the same type are now allowed with any depth, and
2835 overriding nested properties can be done with list syntax, thanks to
2837 This is hopefully the last Release Candidate before stable release 2.12,
2838 so you are welcome to test this release if you can to report new
2840 @bugfixes{2_11_65,},
2842 @ref{Old downloads}.
2847 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.64. @emph{November 18, 2008}
2849 LilyPond 2.11.64 is available. MusicXML import has been improved,
2850 including church modes support, and a few bugs in the compilation
2851 and documentation building processes are fixed. The three
2852 documentation manuals are now fully translated in Spanish, thanks
2853 to Francisco Vila. The font cache problem in Windows binaries
2854 which used to cause excessive slowness should be fixed.
2857 @ref{Old downloads}.
2862 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.63. @emph{October 29, 2008}
2864 LilyPond 2.11.63 is available. This release has lots of updates to the
2865 documentation and translations.
2866 @ref{Old downloads}.
2871 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.62 -- Release Candidate. @emph{October 11, 2008}
2873 LilyPond 2.11.62 is available. This is is one of the last releases
2874 before 2.12, so testing it is encouraged. In addition to a bugfix
2875 in @code{\tempo} command, this release has lot of updates
2876 to Spanish and German documentation translations, and the
2877 stylesheet for HTML documentation has been improved.
2879 @bugfixes{2_11_62,},
2880 @ref{Old downloads}.
2885 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.61 available. @emph{October 1, 2008}
2887 LilyPond 2.11.61 has been released. It has updates to
2888 documentation translations, and a new automatic accidentals style
2889 (teaching) has been added.
2891 @bugfixes{2_11_61,},
2893 @ref{Old downloads}.
2898 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.60 available. @emph{September 25, 2008}
2900 LilyPond 2.11.60 has been released. A new style of double repeat
2901 bar line has been added, and @code{printallheaders} variable in
2902 score block has been renamed to @code{print-all-headers}.
2903 @ref{Old downloads}.
2908 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.59 available. @emph{September 20, 2008}
2910 Release 2.11.59 is out. LilyPond now uses 64 bit integers for
2911 rational numbers, which allows typesetting more complex polymetric
2912 music. This release also has updates to German and Spanish
2913 translations of the documentation.
2914 @ref{Old downloads}.
2919 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.58 available. @emph{September 13, 2008}
2921 LilyPond 2.11.58 is a beta release, which means the next stable
2922 release is expected in a few weeks. This release is also special,
2923 as it includes code which supports more flexible automatic
2924 accidentals rules, written several months ago by Rune Zedeler,
2925 deceased since then. All the development team express their
2926 condolences to his family and his friends. Besides this,
2927 automatic beaming has been improved by Carl Sorensen, support
2928 for creating stem flags in a new style has been contributed by
2929 Reinhold Kainhofer, and a few bugs have been fixed.
2931 @bugfixes{2_11_58,},
2933 @ref{Old downloads}.
2938 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.57 available. @emph{August 27, 2008}
2940 LilyPond 2.11.57 is out. This release adds support for harp pedal
2941 diagrams, contributed by Reinhold Kainhofer, and some changes in
2942 markup command names have been made.
2945 @ref{Old downloads}.
2950 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.56 available. @emph{August 17, 2008}
2952 LilyPond 2.11.56 is out. This release features transposable fret
2953 diagrams, contributed by Carl Sorensen. Translations status pages
2954 are now available from the documentation start page. Two
2955 predefined commands @code{\pointAndClickOn},
2956 @code{\pointAndClickOff} have also been added.
2959 @ref{Old downloads}.
2964 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.55 available. @emph{August 6, 2008}
2966 LilyPond 2.11.55 is out. This release fixes several bugs, and for octavation brackets
2967 @code{set-octavation} has been replaced by a more user-friendly command, @code{\ottava}.
2969 @bugfixes{2_11_55,},
2970 @ref{Old downloads}.
2975 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.54 available. @emph{July 30, 2008}
2977 LilyPond 2.11.54 is out. This release fixes a bug in tie formatting
2978 following a line break, and changes the behavior of @code{short-indent}
2979 so that short instrument names are no longer indented in the margin.
2981 @bugfixes{2_11_54,},
2982 @ref{Old downloads}.
2987 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.53 available. @emph{July 23, 2008}
2989 LilyPond 2.11.53 is out. This release fixes a lot of bugs.
2991 @bugfixes{2_11_53,},
2992 @ref{Old downloads}.
2997 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.52 available. @emph{July 14, 2008}
2999 Release 2.11.52 fixes wrong offset of a bar number when it follows
3000 a breath mark, and syntax changes made in recent development
3001 releases are now fully listed on the News page.
3003 @bugfixes{2_11_52,},
3005 @ref{Old downloads}.
3010 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.51 available. @emph{July 8, 2008}
3012 Release 2.11.51 has a couple of bugfixes, and a lot of changes in
3013 predefined command names. Fret diagrams formatting has been
3014 improved by Carl Sorensen, it is now controlled
3015 by @code{fret-diagram-details} property.
3017 @bugfixes{2_11_51,},
3018 @ref{Old downloads}.
3023 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.50 available. @emph{July 2, 2008}
3025 Release 2.11.50 adds support for metronome marks with text, and
3026 backslashed numbers for figured bass, contributed by
3029 @bugfixes{2_11_50,},
3030 @ref{Old downloads}.
3035 @subheading The LilyPond Report #13. @emph{June 23, 2008}
3037 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
3038 Follow @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20120220123759/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-13,this link} to read the full issue...
3043 @subheading The LilyPond Report #12. @emph{June 16, 2008}
3045 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
3046 Follow @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20120220123754/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-12,this link} to read the full issue...
3051 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.49 released. @emph{June 12, 2008}
3053 LilyPond 2.11.49 is out. It fixes a number of bugs, including bugs in beams formatting.
3055 @bugfixes{2_11_49,},
3056 @ref{Old downloads}.
3061 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.48 released. @emph{June 9, 2008}
3063 LilyPond 2.11.48 is out. This release fixes a few bugs, and
3064 @code{\compressMusic} has been renamed
3065 to @code{\scaleDurations}.
3067 @bugfixes{2_11_48,},
3068 @ref{Old downloads}.
3073 @subheading The LilyPond Report #11. @emph{June 9, 2008}
3075 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
3076 Follow @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20120220123750/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-11,this link} to read the full issue...
3081 @subheading The LilyPond Report #10. @emph{June 2, 2008}
3083 Welcome to this special tenth issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report}, entirely dedicated to Algorithmic Composition systems.@*
3084 Follow @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20120220123743/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-10,this link} to read the full issue...
3089 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.47 released. @emph{May 28, 2008}
3091 LilyPond now allows all text context properties to be markups,
3092 except in @code{\lyricmode}. This release also fixes
3093 regression tests maintenance for developers.
3095 @bugfixes{2_11_47,},
3096 @ref{Old downloads}.
3101 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.46 available. @emph{May 22, 2008}
3103 Release 2.11.46 fixes a lot of bugs and includes a rewrite of
3104 dynamics engravers. Support for slur-shaped arpeggios has been added.
3106 @bugfixes{2_11_46,},
3108 @ref{Old downloads}.
3113 @subheading RSS feed - @emph{May 21, 2008}
3115 A RSS feed is now available on lilypond.org. It contains all
3116 news announced on the web site start page: releases, LilyPond
3117 report, new translations of the site and publications.
3118 @uref{http://lilypond.org/web/lilypond-rss-feed.xml,Feed URL}.
3119 The info mailing list (see @ref{Contact}) is still used to
3120 announce releases and special events.
3125 @subheading The LilyPond Report #9. @emph{May 05, 2008}
3127 Welcome to this ninth issue of the @emph{LilyPond Report}!@*
3128 This short, informal, weekly opinion column is about the LilyPond project: its team, its world, its community.
3129 Follow @uref{http://web.archive.org/web/20120220123946/http://news.lilynet.net/?The-LilyPond-Report-9,this link} to read the full issue...
3134 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.45 available. @emph{April 26, 2008}
3136 Release 2.11.45 fixes a couple of bugs in the formatting
3137 engine. @code{lilypond-book} has been improved, with better
3138 performance, a bugfix about included files, and more flexibility
3139 for preprocessing documents with LaTeX variants. Support for
3140 enclosing text in a rounded box has been contributed by Valentin
3143 @bugfixes{2_11_45,},
3145 @ref{Old downloads}.
3150 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.44 available. @emph{April 14, 2008}
3152 Release 2.11.44 is available. Support for figured bass and chord
3153 names has been added to the MusicXML
3156 @bugfixes{2_11_44,},
3157 @ref{Old downloads}.
3162 @subheading lilypond.org日本語訳 (lilypond.org Japanese translation). @emph{2008年4月8日 (April 4, 2008)}
3164 lilypond.orgのいくつかのページの日本語訳が出来ました。
3169 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.43 available. @emph{March 31, 2008}
3171 Release 2.11.43 has been available since March 27. It fixes a
3172 couple of formatting bugs, and the font cache problem with
3173 MS-Windows binaries which caused excessive slowness has been
3176 @bugfixes{2_11_43,},
3177 @ref{Old downloads}.
3182 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.42 available. @emph{March 9, 2008}
3184 Release 2.11.42 is out. It fixes some formatting and spacing
3187 @bugfixes{2_11_42,},
3188 @ref{Old downloads}.
3193 @subheading Comparison of music engraving with Finale and LilyPond. @emph{February 25, 2008}
3195 In three articles, Andrew Hawryluk compares Finale and LilyPond in
3196 general terms, and evaluates in detail engraving capabilities of
3197 both pieces of software. The second article is an instructive
3198 analysis of Rachmaninoff's Piano Prelude 6 engraving, including
3199 comparisons with a reference hand-engraved edition.
3200 @uref{http://www.musicbyandrew.ca/finale-lilypond-1.html,Read
3206 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.41 available. @emph{February 25, 2008}
3208 Release 2.11.41 is available. It has a few bugfixes, updated
3209 program messages in French, German, Spanish and Vietnamese, and
3210 updates to the MusicXML converter.
3212 @bugfixes{2_11_41,},
3213 @ref{Old downloads}.
3218 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.37 available. @emph{January 3, 2008}
3220 Release 2.11.37 is available. It has a few bugfixes, and
3221 documentation changes. (@ref{Old downloads})
3226 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.36 available. @emph{December 13, 2007}
3228 Release 2.11.36 is now available. It has many bugfixes, updates
3229 for MusicXML import, and it includes major documentation changes from
3230 Grand Documentation Project.
3232 @bugfixes{2_11_36,},
3233 @ref{Old downloads}.
3238 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.33 and 2.11.33 available. @emph{September 20, 2007}
3240 Release 2.11.33 is now available.
3242 @bugfixes{2_10_33,2.10},
3243 @bugfixes{2_11_33,2.11},
3244 @ref{Old downloads}.
3249 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.32 available. @emph{September 2, 2007}
3251 Release 2.11.32 is now available.
3253 @bugfixes{2_11_32,},
3254 @ref{Old downloads}.
3259 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.31 available. @emph{August 31, 2007}
3261 Release 2.11.31 is now available. It has more bugfixes, updates
3262 for MusicXML import and lots of updates for the translations.
3264 @bugfixes{2_11_31,},
3265 @ref{Old downloads}.
3270 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.30 available. @emph{August 20, 2007}
3272 Release 2.11.30 is now available. It has various bugfixes among
3273 others in the new spacing code, MusicXML import and lots of updates
3274 for the translations.
3276 @bugfixes{2_11_30,},
3277 @ref{Old downloads}.
3282 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.29 and 2.11.29 available. @emph{August 11, 2007}
3284 Release 2.11.29 is now available. 2.10.29 has a few small fixes.
3285 2.11.29 has several bugfixes, among others in the new spacing code,
3286 and lots of updates for the translations.
3288 @bugfixes{2_10_29,2.10},
3289 @bugfixes{2_11_29,2.11},
3290 @ref{Old downloads}.
3295 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.28 for FreeBSD x86_64. @emph{August 10, 2007}
3297 Release 2.11.28 is now available as a binary installer for
3298 FreeBSD x86_64. Download
3299 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/freebsd-64/,the installer} and
3300 do @emph{sh lilypond-2.11.28-1.freebsd-64.sh} in a command window.
3305 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.28 available - @emph{July 25, 2007}
3306 Release 2.11.28 has several updates to the manual and its
3307 translations, an plethora of bugfixes and a complete cleanup of the
3308 spacing engine code.
3310 @bugfixes{2_11_28,},
3311 @ref{Old downloads}.
3316 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.26 available - @emph{June 8, 2007}
3318 Release 2.11.26 supports page markers, eg. for use in
3319 tables-of-contents. In addition, it fixes a number of bugs. Enjoy!
3321 @bugfixes{2_11_26,},
3322 @ref{Old downloads}.
3327 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.25 and 2.11.25 available - @emph{May 20, 2007}
3329 Release 2.11.25 has support for toplevel page breaking commands,
3330 and page breaking as a whole has been sped up significantly. Enjoy!
3332 @bugfixes{2_10_25,2.10},
3333 @bugfixes{2_11_25,2.11},
3334 @ref{Old downloads}.
3339 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.23 and 2.11.23 available - @emph{May 1, 2007}
3340 This has lots of bugfixes.
3342 @bugfixes{2_10_23,2.10},
3343 @bugfixes{2_11_23,2.11},
3344 @ref{Old downloads}.
3349 @subheading Übersetzung der Dokumentation - @emph{10. April 2007}
3350 Die Kapitel 1-5 (der Abschnitt für Anfänger) des LilyPond-Benutzerhandbuchs
3351 sind auf deutsch übersetzt --- sie sind erhältlich für die @ref{Changes}
3352 online und @ref{Old downloads}.
3357 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.22 available - @emph{April 10, 2007}
3358 This release has updates of the dot collision code.
3360 @bugfixes{2_11_22,},
3362 @ref{Old downloads}.
3367 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.21 available - @emph{March 24, 2007}
3368 This release has some documentation updates.
3370 @bugfixes{2_11_21,},
3372 @ref{Old downloads}.
3377 @subheading Traduction de la documentation en français - @emph{25 février 2007}
3378 Les chapitres 1 à 4 et 6 du manuel de l'utilisateur sont désormais traduits, et
3379 disponibles en ligne ---
3380 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.10/Documentation/user/lilypond/index.fr.html,version 2.10},
3381 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/Documentation/user/lilypond/index.fr.html,version 2.11}.
3382 Les traductions sont également incluses dans la
3383 @uref{install,documentation téléchargeable}.
3388 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.20 and 2.11.20 available - @emph{February 25, 2007}
3389 This release fixes many bugs.
3391 @bugfixes{2_10_20,2.10},
3392 @bugfixes{2_11_20,2.11},
3394 @ref{Old downloads}.
3399 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.19 and 2.11.19 available - @emph{February 18, 2007}
3400 This release fixes many bugs.
3402 @bugfixes{2_10_19,2.10},
3403 @bugfixes{2_11_19,2.11},
3405 @ref{Old downloads}.
3410 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.18 available - @emph{February 12, 2007}
3411 This release fixes still more bugs, and included
3412 singing support through festival contributed by Milan Zamazal.
3414 @bugfixes{2_11_18,},
3416 @ref{Old downloads}.
3421 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.17 available - @emph{February 9, 2007}
3422 This release fixes still more bugs.
3424 @bugfixes{2_11_17,},
3426 @ref{Old downloads}.
3431 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.16 and 2.11.16 available - @emph{February 4, 2007}
3432 This release fixes many bugs.
3433 (@bugfixes{2_10_16,2.10},
3434 @bugfixes{2_11_16,2.11},
3436 @ref{Old downloads})
3441 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.15 and 2.11.15 available - @emph{February 1, 2007}
3442 This release will stretch piano staves on a
3443 system-by-system basis and add a few glyphs: a black harmonic note
3444 head and the slashed mirrored flat.
3446 @bugfixes{2_10_15,2.10},
3447 @bugfixes{2_11_15,2.11},
3449 @ref{Old downloads}.
3454 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.14 and 2.11.14 available - @emph{January 26, 2007}
3455 This release has a rewrite of the line-spanner code, responsible for
3456 among other glissandi and text-crescendos, making them more flexible.
3458 @bugfixes{2_11_14,},
3465 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.13 and 2.11.13 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3466 This release fixes a few minor but irritating bugs. In addition, the
3467 2.11 release has updates of the tutorial.
3469 @bugfixes{2_11_13,},
3471 @ref{Old downloads}.
3476 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.12 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3477 This release fixes lots of bugs. In particular, the tie formatting has
3478 been further improved, and memory usage has been improved enormously.
3480 @bugfixes{2_11_12,},
3482 @ref{Old downloads}.
3487 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.12 available - @emph{January 17, 2007}
3488 This release mirrors 2.11.12. Notably, it has the same memory
3491 @bugfixes{2_10_12,},
3493 @ref{Old downloads}.
3498 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.11 available - @emph{January 12, 2007}
3499 This release mostly has the same fixes as 2.11.11.
3501 @bugfixes{2_10_11,},
3503 @ref{Old downloads}.
3508 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.11 available - @emph{January 11, 2007}
3509 This release has further fixes for popular bugs. Timing of the MIDI
3510 output won't get confused by tuplets and grace notes anymore. Some fat
3511 has also been trimmed of the skyline code performance.
3513 @bugfixes{2_11_11,},
3515 @ref{Old downloads}.
3520 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.10 available - @emph{January 8, 2007}
3521 LilyPond 2.11.10 has further review of the test-suite, performance and
3522 code coverage. This brought to light several problems that were
3523 fixed. Notably, 2.11.10 fixes lots of regressions in optical
3524 correction spacing and MIDI dynamics. Also, this version is 20 to 50
3525 % faster than previous 2.11 releases.
3527 @bugfixes{2_11_10,},
3529 @ref{Old downloads}.
3534 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.10 available - @emph{January 8, 2007}
3535 This release fixes several popular bugs, among others: MIDI files
3536 that go silent after (de)crescendi, and tuplets problems with quoting
3539 @bugfixes{2_10_10,},
3541 @ref{Old downloads}.
3546 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.9 and 2.10.9 available - @emph{January 3, 2007}
3547 This release has a couple of bugfixes, and ---in 2.11.9---
3548 further improvements in the regression test suite
3552 @ref{Old downloads}.
3557 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.8 and 2.10.8 available - @emph{January 3, 2007}
3558 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3562 @ref{Old downloads}.
3567 @subheading @code{lilypond.org} auf deutsch - @emph{31. Dezember 2006}
3568 Die LilyPond-Webseiten sind jetzt auch auf deutsch übersetzt!
3573 @subheading @code{lilypond.org} en español - @emph{December 29, 2006}
3574 ¡Ya está disponible la versión en español del sitio web de LilyPond!
3579 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.7 and 2.10.7 available - @emph{January 1, 2007}
3580 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3584 @ref{Old downloads}.
3589 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.6 available - @emph{December 30, 2006}
3590 This release supports arbitrary fractional alterations, allowing
3591 music with different microtonal conventions to be typeset.
3595 @ref{Old downloads}.
3600 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.6 available - @emph{December 30, 2006}
3601 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3605 @ref{Old downloads}.
3610 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.5 available - @emph{December 24, 2006}
3611 These releases complete the translation infrastructure for
3616 @ref{Old downloads}.
3621 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.5 available - @emph{December 24, 2006}
3622 New! Improved! With even more bugfixes!
3626 @ref{Old downloads}.
3631 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.4 available - @emph{December 21, 2006}
3632 The vertical spacing improvements that were introduced in 2.11.0 now work
3633 within a system as well as between systems.
3637 @ref{Old downloads}.
3642 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.3 available - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3643 This release has @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/compare-v2.10.3/index.html,graphical
3644 test results} and several website build improvements.
3648 @ref{Old downloads}.
3653 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.3 available - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3654 This release fixes several bugs.
3657 @ref{Old downloads}.
3662 @subheading LinuxPPC binaries available! - @emph{December 19, 2006}
3663 From now on, our GUB binary builds include support for Linux/PPC. (@ref{Old downloads})
3668 @subheading Traduction du tutoriel en français. @emph{December 13, 2006}
3669 Fruit du travail d'une équipe de traducteurs, le tutoriel en français est
3670 maintenant disponible en ligne.
3671 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.10/Documentation/user/lilypond/Tutorial.fr.html,Version 2.10},
3672 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.11/Documentation/user/lilypond/Tutorial.fr.html,Version 2.11}.
3677 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.2 available - @emph{December 12, 2006}
3678 This release supports glissandi and harmonics in tablature.
3682 @ref{Old downloads}.
3687 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.2 available - @emph{December 12, 2006}
3688 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3691 @ref{Old downloads}.
3696 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.1 available - @emph{December 4, 2006}
3697 This release has improved support for horizontal spacing.
3701 @ref{Old downloads}.
3706 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.1 available - @emph{December 3, 2006}
3707 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3710 @ref{Old downloads}.
3715 @subheading LilyPond 2.11.0 available - @emph{November 27, 2006}
3716 This release has improved support for vertical spacing. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3721 @subheading LilyPond 2.10.0 available - @emph{November 11, 2006}
3722 A new stable release of LilyPond is available.
3723 (@miscLink{announce-v2.10,Announcement}, @ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3728 @subheading GIT repository online - @emph{November 11, 2006}
3729 LilyPond development has moved over its source code to @uref{http://git.or.cz,GIT}, the fast version control
3730 system. Check out our repository at @uref{http://git.sv.gnu.org/gitweb/?p=lilypond.git;a=summary,gnu.org}.
3735 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.29 available - @emph{November 5, 2006}
3736 This release has many more bugfixes.
3739 @ref{Old downloads}.
3744 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.28 available - @emph{November 3, 2006}
3745 This release has many more bugfixes.
3748 @ref{Old downloads}.
3753 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.27 available - @emph{October 28, 2006}
3754 This release has a new @code{FretBoards} context, and some further
3759 @ref{Old downloads}.
3764 @subheading Music streams thesis available - @emph{October 21, 2006}
3765 The last months, Erik Sandberg has been overhauling the internals of
3766 Lily. This change introduces a new intermediate format, Music Streams,
3767 which will make it easier get music data out of LilyPond. A copy of
3768 the thesis is now available from lilypond.org
3769 (@ref{Publications}).
3774 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.26 available - @emph{October 20, 2006}
3775 This release has further bugfixes.
3778 @ref{Old downloads}.
3783 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.25 available - @emph{October 18, 2006}
3784 This release has more bugfixes; from now on, binaries are also
3785 available for x86/64.
3788 @ref{Old downloads}.
3793 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.24 available - @emph{October 15, 2006}
3794 This release has support for right hand guitar fingerings, and offers
3795 some bugfixes. (@ref{Changes},
3796 @uref{http://code.google.com/p/lilypond/issues/list?can=1&q=fixed2924&colspec=ID+Type+Status+Priority+Milestone+Owner+Summary,Bugfixes},
3797 @ref{Old downloads})
3802 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.23 available - @emph{October 12, 2006}
3803 This release cuts fragments of EPS directly from your finished score,
3804 and makes it easier to insert ties into lyrics. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3809 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.22 available - @emph{October 9, 2006}
3810 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3815 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.21 available - @emph{October 4, 2006}
3816 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3821 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.20 available - @emph{October 3, 2006}
3822 Test this release candidate for LilyPond 2.10! (@ref{Old downloads})
3827 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.17 available - @emph{September 2, 2006}
3828 This release fixes many bugs. Among others, MacOS X QuickTime now
3829 honors tempo changes are in the MIDI output. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3834 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.16 available - @emph{August 25, 2006}
3835 In this release, chords may be partially tied and lyric extenders have
3836 tunable padding. Moreover, many bugs were fixed
3837 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3842 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.15 available - @emph{August 20, 2006}
3843 This releases fixes many bugs in the 2.9.14 release. (@ref{Old downloads})
3848 @subheading LilyPond 2.8.6 available - @emph{August 8, 2006}
3849 This release contains a few minor bugfixes; the source tarball is also
3850 available. (@ref{Old downloads})
3855 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.14 available - @emph{August 4, 2006}
3856 This release supports instrument name changes, dotted barlines and
3857 better spacing for floating grace notes. In addition, it contains
3858 ongoing work by Erik Sandberg to extend the interpretation phase with
3859 stream support. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3864 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.13 available - @emph{July 23, 2006}
3865 This release supports doits and falls, and more tuning options for
3866 grace note spacing and tuplet brackets. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3871 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.12 available - @emph{July 18, 2006}
3872 This release supports pdftex for lilypond-book, and uses PdfTeX for
3873 generating manuals, so page numbers and references are now clickable.
3874 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3879 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.11 available - @emph{July 12, 2006}
3880 This release wraps improvements of the last two weeks. As a new
3881 feature, it supports tunable tuplet number formatting for nested
3882 tuplets. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3887 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.10 available - @emph{June 15, 2006}
3888 This releases fixes a couple of bugs in 2.9.9.
3890 @ref{Old downloads})
3895 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.9 available - @emph{June 15, 2006}
3896 This releases fixes many bugs in 2.9.8 and earlier.
3898 @ref{Old downloads})
3903 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.8 available - @emph{June 6, 2006}
3904 2.9.8 has support for different spacing sections within a single
3905 score, and better infrastructure for automated regression testing.
3907 @ref{Old downloads})
3912 @subheading LilyPond 2.8.4 available - @emph{June 4, 2006}
3913 2.8.4 fixes some minor bugs, and includes a backport of the
3914 infrastructure for automated regression testing.
3915 (@ref{Old downloads})
3920 @subheading First test results available - @emph{June 4, 2006}
3921 After a week of frantic tweaking, the first automated testing results
3922 are available. You can now see @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.9/compare-v2.8.4/index.html,in full
3923 glory} what features are broken in the development release
3928 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.7 available - @emph{May 30, 2006}
3929 2.9.7 has improvements in the formatting for figured bass, and
3930 includes a new framework for detecting bugs earlier, which will make
3931 the development releases even better
3936 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.6 available - @emph{May 24, 2006}
3938 release has new features in beam formatting: beams may now be put on
3939 single stems, and obey the @code{beatGrouping} property. MusicXML
3940 converter. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3945 @subheading New essay pages! - @emph{May 22, 2006}
3946 The @emph{Automated Engraving} essay has been updated with material
3947 from the @uref{http://fisl.softwarelivre.org,FISL} talk, with
3948 pages on @uref{about/automated-engraving/problem-statement,modeling
3949 notation} and @uref{about/automated-engraving/scoring-esthetics,algorithms for
3950 esthetics}. Happy reading!
3955 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.5 available - @emph{May 17, 2006}
3956 This release supports object rotation, hairpins with circled tips,
3957 hairpins that run to barlines before notes and improvements in the
3959 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3964 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.4 available - @emph{May 12, 2006}
3965 This release has support for feathered beaming, and note head styles in
3966 the markup @code{\note} command. In addition, it has a lot of updates
3967 of the manual and a clean up of the spring spacer.
3968 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3973 @subheading LilyPond 2.8.2 available - @emph{May 12, 2006}
3974 This release has fixes for minor bugs and compilation issues.
3975 (@ref{Old downloads})
3980 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.3 is out! - @emph{May 7, 2006}
3981 This new release has lots of updates of the manual, courtesy Graham
3982 and the contributors of the mailing. It handles formatting for ties in
3983 arpegiated chords better (feature sponsored by
3984 Steve Doonan), it has al niente hairpins, courtesy of Erlend Aasland,
3985 and some cleanups of the PostScript output, courtesy David Feuer. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
3990 @subheading FISL7.0 slides available - @emph{April 22, 2006}
3991 The slides for Han-Wen's talk at
3992 @uref{http://fisl.softwarelivre.org,FISL 7} are now online.
3993 (@ref{Publications})
3998 @subheading LilyPond 2.8.1 is out! - @emph{April 3, 2006}
3999 Important bugfixes include CJK font handling and a Darwin/x86 port.
4000 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
4005 @subheading LilyPond 2.9.1 is out! - @emph{April 3, 2006}
4006 It's mostly a bugfix release, and it's almoste the same as 2.8.1. This
4007 release mainly fixes problems with CJK font loading.
4008 (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
4013 @subheading LilyPond on MacOS X/Intel - @emph{March 31, 2006}
4014 LilyPond now also runs on Intel based macs, offering a 400%
4015 speedup over the emulated PowerPC binaries. (@ref{Old downloads})
4020 @subheading LilyPond 2.8.0 is out! - @emph{March 22, 2006}
4021 Version 2.8 is here! Read the @miscLink{announce-v2.8,release
4022 announcement}. (@ref{Changes}, @ref{Old downloads})
4027 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.39 is out - @emph{March 17, 2006}
4028 This release has even more bug fixes. Please test before 2.8 is
4029 released. (@ref{Changes},
4030 @ref{Old downloads})
4035 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.38 is out - @emph{March 12, 2006}
4036 This is likely to be the last release candidate before we release 2.8,
4037 so report any bugs that you might find. New attractions include:
4038 lilypond postscript files now work with GSView, cut & pasting lily
4039 code from PDF files should now work, and spacing fixes for
4040 multi-measure rests.
4042 @ref{Old downloads})
4047 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.37 is out - @emph{March 4, 2006}
4048 This release has more bug fixes. Please help us by testing it!
4050 @ref{Old downloads})
4055 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.36 is out - @emph{February 24, 2006}
4056 This is another release candidate for 2.8. It has lots of bug fixes
4057 and polishes to the documentation. It also contains support for
4058 creating ties that are only on their right side connected to note
4059 heads, which is handy for repeats (feature sponsored by Steve Doonan).
4060 The documentation suite can now be downloaded as a separate tarball
4061 from lilypond.org. (@ref{Changes},
4062 @ref{Old downloads})
4067 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.35 is out - @emph{February 19, 2006}
4068 This release has lots of bugs fixes. The plan is to release 2.8 at the
4069 end of this month, so bug reports are @strong{very} welcome. By
4070 definition a bug is release critical if it wasn't present in version
4071 2.6. (@ref{Changes},
4072 @ref{Old downloads})
4077 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.34 is out - @emph{February 16, 2006}
4078 This release has a bunch of bugfixes, and new features. Newly created
4079 contexts may also be named with @code{\new Voice =
4080 "alto"}. Thicknesses of tie and slurs may be tuned separately for
4081 the endings and the middle
4082 part. (@ref{Changes},
4083 @ref{Old downloads})
4088 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.33 is out - @emph{February 10, 2006}
4089 Items directly connected with a music input element may be
4090 parenthesized, for example,
4093 c4 -\parenthesize -.
4094 <d \parenthesize fis a>
4098 This feature was sponsored by Ramana Kumar. (@ref{Changes},
4099 @ref{Old downloads})
4104 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.32 is out - @emph{February 7, 2006}
4105 This release contains some syntax changes: words inside the \paper and
4106 \layout block are henceforth written with dashes, for instance:
4116 Furthermore, in this release, we have dropped some legacy code from
4117 our library. Now, lily uses standard C++ strings and the STL
4118 vector. (@ref{Changes},
4119 @ref{Old downloads})
4124 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.31 is out - @emph{February 2, 2006}
4125 This release fixes a load of bugs, and has some internal
4126 cleanups. Exported C++ members are now named
4127 ly:class-name::function-name in Scheme instead of
4128 Class_name::function_name. We are now using C++ vectors and strings
4129 instead of our own. The Linux/FreeBSD builds now include wrappers for
4130 Python scripts too, so you can run convert-ly and midi2ly.
4132 @ref{Old downloads})
4137 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.30 is out - @emph{January 30, 2006}
4138 This release has a few bug fixes, like the solfa note head shape and
4139 collisions, the \epsfile command, and in getting No. ligature in
4140 normal words. (@ref{Changes},
4141 @ref{Old downloads})
4146 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.29 is out - @emph{January 27, 2006}
4147 This release has the following new features. Alignments of staves may
4148 be tuned per system (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca), individual
4149 systems may be positioned manually (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca
4150 and Nicolas Sceaux), a linebreaking configuration can now be saved as
4151 a `.ly' file automatically. This allows vertical alignments to be
4152 stretched to fit pages in a second formatting run (feature sponsored
4153 by Trevor Baca and Nicolas
4154 Sceaux). (@ref{Changes},
4155 @ref{Old downloads})
4160 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.28 is out - @emph{January 22, 2006}
4161 This release contains numerous small fixes that were already in our
4162 GUB binaries. In addition, it has further polish for formatting of
4163 tied chords. Theses improvements were sponsored by Steve
4164 Doonan. (@ref{Changes},
4165 @ref{Old downloads})
4170 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.27, release 4 - @emph{January 13, 2006}
4172 The fourth release of our Grand Unified Binary for 2.7.27 is
4173 available. This release uses Pango 1.11.1, which has support for
4174 ligatures and kerning. Enjoy! (@ref{Old downloads})
4179 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.27, release 3 - @emph{January 12, 2006}
4180 The third release of our Grand Unified Binaries is available. This
4181 release fixes external font-support, the decompression flag for
4182 Linux. Also, we have support for @strong{FreeBSD} as well! Jump
4183 to the @ref{Old downloads} get them!
4188 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.27 binaries are out - @emph{January 7, 2006}
4189 Starting with 2.7.26, the development team has been working on the
4190 installers. We're proud to announce another version of these: they are
4192 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/linux-x86/,
4194 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/darwin-ppc/,
4196 @uref{http://lilypond.org/download/binaries/mingw/,
4202 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.27 is out - @emph{January 7, 2006}
4203 This release allows you to switch staff lines on and off individually
4204 (feature sponsored by Andrea
4205 Valle). (@ref{Changes},
4206 @ref{Old downloads})
4211 @subheading Linux Journal article - @emph{January 2006}
4212 Linux Journal publishes an article on
4213 @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8364,@emph{Make
4214 Stunning Schenker Graphs with GNU LilyPond}}. It is a
4215 in-depth but hands-on feature article with crisp LilyPond
4218 Author Kris Shaffer remarks
4219 @qq{GNU LilyPond generates beautiful graphics that make commercial
4220 alternatives seem second-rate.}
4221 This article is now available @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/8583,on-line}.
4226 @subheading New binaries for LilyPond 2.7.26 - @emph{January 4, 2006}
4227 The Development team has been working around the clock to improve
4228 to fix the first wave bugs reported by you. The new results for MacOS
4229 and Windows are up on the @ref{Old downloads}
4230 page. Let us know how you fare!
4235 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.26 is out - @emph{December 31, 2005}
4236 This release has an improvement in the MusicXML importer (feature
4237 sponsored by Mark vd Borre's Music Academy): now, staves and voices
4238 are also setup, so you can readily run LilyPond on the .ly output.
4239 The important occasion for this release is our new build
4240 environment: we have completely revamped it, which means that binaries
4241 for all platforms (including MacOS, Windows, Linux/x86, but probably
4242 FreeBSD too) will be more quickly available for download.
4243 A happy 2006 from the LilyPond Development Team!
4245 @ref{Old downloads})
4250 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.25 is out - @emph{December 24, 2005}
4251 This release has various bugfixes. Also, stems on the center line now
4252 have their directions interpolated to minimize the number of direction
4253 changes (feature sponsored by Basil Crow and Mike
4254 Rolish). (@ref{Changes},
4255 @ref{Old downloads})
4260 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.24 is out - @emph{December 20, 2005}
4261 This release fixes a couple of bugs, but more importantly, slurs now
4262 avoid TupletNumbers, and tuplet numbers may enter the staff (feature
4263 sponsored by Trent Johnston), tuplet brackets and numbers are
4264 implemented as separate grobs, TupletBracket and TupletNumber (rewrite
4265 sponsored by Trent Johnston), string arguments for music functions may
4266 be specified without # marks. This allows syntactical constructs (like
4267 \clef and \bar) to be expressed in generic music
4268 functions. (@ref{Changes},
4269 @ref{Old downloads})
4274 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.23 is out - @emph{December 19, 2005}
4275 This release has the following new features:
4278 Ties in chords are also formatted using score based
4279 formatting. This reduces the number of collisions for ties in chords
4280 (feature sponsored by Steve Doonan).
4282 With the \tweak music function, layout objects that are directly
4283 connected to input may be tuned easily (feature sponsored by Sean Reed
4284 and Bertalan Fodor).
4286 Generic music functions may now also be used on
4287 articulations and chord elements (feature sponsored by Sean Reed and
4290 Better support for MusicXML, more options for spacing Lyrics;
4291 it is now possible to separately specify minimum distances for normal
4292 and hyphenated syllables (features sponsored by Mark van den Borre and
4296 @ref{Old downloads})
4301 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.22 is out - @emph{December 9, 2005}
4302 This release has better support for MusicXML: it also supports ties,
4303 beams and editorial accidentals. It also has more options for spacing
4304 Lyrics; it is now possible to separately specify minimum distances for
4305 normal and hyphenated syllables. These features were sponsored by Mark
4306 van den Borre and Bertalan
4307 Fodor. (@ref{Changes},
4308 @ref{Old downloads})
4313 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.21 is out - @emph{December 5, 2005}
4314 Saint Nicholas brings you ... a @uref{http://www.musicxml.org/,MusicXML} convertor for LilyPond!
4315 The convertor is basic, but working. Check out the @uref{http://www.lilypond-design.com/sponsor/open-features.html#inputfilter,
4316 LilyPond Software Design} pages for MusicXML features that can be
4322 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.20 is out - @emph{December 2, 2005}
4323 This release contains the following improvements: Texts set in a
4324 TrueType font are now kerned. Using the TeX no longer requires linking
4325 or dynamically opening the kpathsea library, making the backend more
4326 easily usable on various systems (feature sponsored by Christian Ebert
4328 Productions). (@ref{Changes},
4329 @ref{Old downloads})
4334 @subheading LilyPond 2.6.5 is out - @emph{December 1, 2005}
4335 This release updates the bugreporting address and reorganizes the
4336 documentation tree. (@ref{Old downloads})
4341 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.19 is out - @emph{November 26, 2005}
4342 This version contains a few bugfixes, and now allows the type of
4343 brackets in system start bracket hierarchies to be specified. Also,
4344 the horizontal alignment of rehearsal marks may be changed: marks can
4345 be put on key signatures, clefs, time signatures,
4346 etc. (@ref{Changes},
4347 @ref{Old downloads})
4352 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.18 is out - @emph{November 21, 2005}
4353 This version features nestable system start delimiters, like bracket,
4354 brace. It also adds "square" line bracket (feature sponsored by Trevor
4355 Baca). It also has refactored routines for tie formatting. This will
4356 make it easier to get better tie formatting for chords (feature
4357 sponsored by Steve Doonan). It also has a few bug
4358 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
4359 @ref{Old downloads})
4364 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.17 is out - @emph{November 17, 2005}
4365 This version has refactored routines for tie formatting. This will
4366 make it easier to get better tie formatting for chords (feature
4367 sponsored by Steve Doonan). It also has a few bug
4368 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
4369 @ref{Old downloads})
4374 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.16 is out - @emph{November 11, 2005}
4375 This release fixes a large number of bugs. Please upgrade before
4376 reporting bugs in the 2.7 series. (@ref{Changes},
4377 @ref{Old downloads})
4382 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.15 is out - @emph{November 3, 2005}
4383 This release has another massive cleanup of the backend. Each grob
4384 property may also be a "grob closure". This means that it is possible
4385 to combine functions. Calculation of extent and offset of grob is now
4386 controlled via the `X-extent', `Y-extent', `X-offset' and `Y-offset'
4387 properties. (@ref{Changes},
4388 @ref{Old downloads})
4393 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.14 is out - @emph{October 23, 2005}
4394 This release has more cleanup in the layout-engine. Now,
4395 properties that have Procedure values are thought to be procedures
4396 that compute said property, i.e.
4399 \override Beam #'direction = #(lambda (grob)
4400 (if (> (random 10) 5) UP DOWN))
4403 will set a random direction for beams. (@ref{Changes},
4404 @ref{Old downloads})
4409 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.13 is out - @emph{October 18, 2005}
4410 This release features slashed numerals, plus signs and interruptible
4411 extender lines for figured bass. Merging of Figured bass lines has
4412 been made switchable with the figuredBassCenterContinuations
4413 property. For each grob, a subproperty in `callbacks' property defines
4414 the procedure which computes it. This is major internal cleanup, which
4415 also provides advanced tweakability for power
4416 users. (@ref{Changes},
4417 @ref{Old downloads})
4422 @subheading LilyPond 2.6.4 is out - @emph{October 11, 2005}
4423 This release fixes a few minor problems with the stable
4424 series. (@ref{Changes},
4425 @ref{Old downloads})
4430 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.12 is out - @emph{October 07, 2005}
4431 It features more annotations for the page layout engine and some more
4432 sponsored features. Beamlets may stick out of the side of beams
4433 (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca); new support for figured bass with
4434 support for continuation lines and tuning of figures, brackets, and
4435 alignments (feature sponsored by Trent Johnston); vertical alignments
4436 of staves can now be tuned easily for individual systems (feature
4437 sponsored by Nicolas
4438 Sceaux). (@ref{Changes},
4439 @ref{Old downloads})
4444 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.11 is out - @emph{October 02, 2005}
4445 Vertical spacing for page layout can now be tuned for each system
4446 individually (feature sponsored by Trevor Baca and Nicolas
4447 Sceaux). The slope of a stem-tremolo may be set manually (feature
4448 sponsored by Sven Axelsson). There are a number of cleanups in the
4449 handling and representation of systems, among other features and bug
4450 fixes. (@ref{Changes},
4451 @ref{Old downloads})
4456 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.10 is out - @emph{September 13, 2005}
4457 This version adds proper support for "laissez vibrer ties", just enter
4458 \laissezVibrer after a chord. This feature was sponsored by Henrik
4459 Frisk. It also has a couple of minor
4460 bugfixes. (@ref{Changes},
4461 @ref{Old downloads})
4466 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.9 is out - @emph{September 5, 2005}
4467 This is mainly a bugfix
4468 release. (@ref{Changes},
4469 @ref{Old downloads})
4474 @subheading Traduction française du site - @emph{September 03, 2005}
4475 Grâce à @uref{about/thanks#website,l'équipe des traducteurs},
4476 de nombreuses pages du site sont maintenant disponibles en français,
4477 notamment l'@uref{about/automated-engraving/index.fr.html,essai sur
4478 la gravure musicale}.
4483 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.8 is out - @emph{August 29, 2005}
4484 This release has support for right-to-left text formatting in markup
4485 commands (sponsored by Aaron Mehl). In addition, it fixes a great
4486 number of bugs, among others, support for writing MIDI files. (@ref{Changes},
4487 @ref{Old downloads})
4492 @subheading Article in `De Standaard' - @emph{August 20, 2005}
4493 The Belgian newspaper @emph{De Standaard} investigates what drives
4494 Free Software authors in an article titled @emph{Delen van KENNIS
4495 zonder WINSTBEJAG} (Non-profit sharing of
4496 knowlegde) using LilyPond as an example. This marks
4497 LilyPond's first appearance in mainstream printed press.
4502 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.7 is out - @emph{August 22, 2005}
4503 This release has a rewriting of tie formatting which was sponsored by
4504 Bertalan Fodor, Jay Hamilton, Kieren MacMillan, Steve Doonan, Trevor
4505 Baca, and Vicente Solsona Dellá. (@ref{Changes},
4506 @ref{Old downloads})
4511 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.6 is out - @emph{August 19, 2005}
4512 This release adds support for numbered percent repeats, a feature
4513 sponsored by Yoshinobu Ishizaki. It also has bugfixes for clashes
4514 between slurs and symbols, like fingers dynamic
4515 signs. (@ref{Changes},
4516 @ref{Old downloads})
4521 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.5 is out - @emph{August 16, 2005}
4522 Lily 2.7.5 has a large number of bugfixes, among others, in slur
4523 formatting, spacing, rest collisions and tuplet bracket
4524 formatting. (@ref{Changes},
4525 @ref{Old downloads})
4530 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.4 is out - @emph{August 7, 2005}
4531 LilyPond 2.7.4 has support for proportional notation, where the space
4532 for a note is proportional to the time it
4533 takes. (@ref{Changes},
4534 @ref{Old downloads})
4539 @subheading LilyPond 2.6.3 is out - @emph{August 4, 2005}
4540 This release fixes a memory corruption bug that was triggered by
4541 \override'ing Beam settings. (@ref{Old downloads})
4546 @subheading LilyPond 2.6.2 is out - @emph{August 2, 2005}
4547 This release has a few bugfixes, among them: the autopackage will run
4548 in more platforms, LilyPond will be much quicker for large
4549 lilypond-book documents, and the up and down Fa note heads for shaped
4551 swapped. (@ref{Changes},
4552 @ref{Old downloads})
4557 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.3 is out - @emph{July 25, 2005}
4558 LilyPond 2.7.3 has improvements in performance which should result in
4559 faster operations (15 to 20 percent). It also contains the new
4560 "\displayLilyMusic" function.
4562 @ref{Old downloads})
4567 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.2 is out - @emph{July 21, 2005}
4568 LilyPond 2.7.2 has support for suggested accidentals for musica
4569 ficta notation, easy entry for lyric melismata and improvements for
4570 quicker entry of scores. (@ref{Changes},
4571 @ref{Old downloads})
4576 @subheading LilyPond 2.6 released - @emph{June 27, 2005}
4577 Version 2.6 is the latest stable release of LilyPond.
4579 installs in a snap on Windows, MacOS X, and any version of Linux (x86).
4580 @strong{Get up and running in minutes!} Pango text formatting lets you
4581 print @strong{Unicode } lyrics in your favorite script and font. Create
4582 @strong{SVG} files, and edit them in Inkscape.
4583 (@miscLink{announce-v2.6,Announcement}, @ref{Old downloads}, @ref{Changes})
4588 @subheading LilyPond 2.7.1 is out - @emph{July 20, 2005}
4589 LilyPond 2.7.1 has no user-visible changes. However, due to
4590 restructuring @qq{under the hood}, this version will be 10 to
4591 20 % faster. (@ref{Old downloads})
4596 @subheading LilyPond 2.6.1 is out - @emph{July 11, 2005}
4597 This version fixes a few minor bugs found in
4598 2.6.0, and also works on DOS-based Windows versions. (@ref{Changes},
4599 @ref{Old downloads})
4604 @subheading LilyPond 2.7 is out - @emph{July 9, 2005}
4605 LilyPond 2.7.0 is out. It has support for paragraph text and
4606 pitched trill notation. (@ref{Changes},
4607 @ref{Old downloads})
4612 @subheading 2.5.31 released - @emph{June 22, 2005}
4613 LilyPond 2.5.32 is now available for download (binaries for Fedora +
4614 MacOS only). It has a few very minor bugfixes, and a rewrite of the
4615 TTF embedding code, which should be a lot more robust now.
4616 (@ref{Old downloads})
4621 @subheading Traduction du site de LilyPond - @emph{15 juin 2005}
4622 @uref{about/thanks#website,L'équipe des traducteurs} vous présente
4623 le site de LilyPond en français. Nous travaillons sur la traduction des
4624 pages encore non traduites. Bon surf !
4629 @subheading 2.5.31 for Windows and MacOS - @emph{June 15, 2005}
4630 2.5.31 is now available for both Windows and MacOS X. The Windows
4631 version should now work with embedding TTF fonts, and the MacOS X has
4632 better help functionality.
4633 (@ref{Old downloads})
4638 @subheading 2.5.31 released - @emph{June 15, 2005}
4639 This release has a few bugfixes. In the MacOS X version, ClickEdit has
4640 been renamed to LilyPond, and you can now upgrade your files and
4641 compile them directly from
4642 LilyPond. (@ref{Old downloads})
4647 @subheading 2.5.30 released - @emph{June 10, 2005}
4648 This is (hopefully) the last Release Candidate before 2.6. Give it a
4649 good shake to find those last bugs! (@ref{Old downloads})
4654 @subheading 2.5.29 released - @emph{June 7, 2005}
4655 In this release the documentation also has pictures. In addition, the
4656 Mac version can also read native mac fonts (.dfonts and fonts in
4657 resource forks). (@ref{Old downloads})
4662 @subheading 2.5.27 released - @emph{May 31, 2005}
4663 It has a big bunch of minor bugfixes. This is another release
4664 candidate for version 2.6, which should be released within the next 2
4665 weeks. Please send a bug report if you find a critical problem with this
4666 release. (@ref{Old downloads})
4671 @subheading Windows and MacOS installers available - @emph{May 26, 2005}
4672 There are now a native, standalone installers for Windows and
4673 MacOS. They also support PDF point & click. (@ref{Old downloads})
4678 @subheading 2.5.26 released - @emph{May 26, 2005}
4679 This release has a couple of small bugfixes.
4684 @subheading 2.5.25 released - @emph{May 20, 2005}
4685 This release has many small bugfixes and updates to the
4686 documentation. (@ref{Old downloads})
4691 @subheading 2.5.24 released - @emph{May 12, 2005}
4692 2.5.24 fixes a bunch of bugs; in particular, chord symbols (such as
4693 slashed o) should now work on all platforms. This release has a new
4694 feature: it is now possible to make staves appear in a different order
4695 from the order that they were defined. (@ref{Old downloads})
4700 @subheading 2.5.23 released - @emph{May 6, 2005}
4701 This release has a couple of small bugfixes, and a new feature. It is
4702 now possible to start and stop the @code{StaffSymbol}, during a piece of
4703 music, by doing @code{\stopStaff \startStaff}. This can be used to
4704 produce Ossia staves. (@ref{Changes},
4705 @ref{Old downloads})
4710 @subheading 2.5.22 released - @emph{May 3, 2005}
4712 release. The most visible improvement is in the PDF : this release
4713 will produce smaller PDF files, with symbols that look better on
4715 (@ref{Old downloads})
4720 @subheading April 25, 2005 - 2.5.21 released!
4721 2.5.21 has more bugfixes. It also has support for "grid
4722 lines", bar like vertical line, which are aligned with the notes. The
4723 auto-beam engraver was rewritten, so it also works with irregular time
4724 signatures like 5/8.
4726 @ref{Old downloads})
4731 @subheading April 18, 2005
4732 LilyPond 2.5.20 has lots of bugfixes, in particular, MIDI files of
4733 multi-movement pieces don't overwrite each other. Version 2.5.20 also
4734 supports putting arrows on lines, such as glissandi.
4735 More details are in the
4737 file, or go straight to @ref{Old downloads}.
4742 @subheading April 15, 2005
4743 LilyPond 2.5.19 was released. The command `\epsfile' allows inclusion
4744 of EPS graphics into markup texts and the music function
4745 `\musicDisplay' will display a music expression as indented
4746 Scheme code. Take a look at
4748 file and @ref{Old downloads}.
4753 @subheading April 6, 2005
4754 2.5.18 is a bugfix release. It has many small cleanups in the
4755 web-based documentation, and many small cleanups all over the
4756 place. @ref{Old downloads}
4761 @subheading March 31, 2005
4762 2.5.17 is out. This release features many small bugfixes. In addition,
4763 it has support for string number notation for guitar. This feature was
4764 sponsored by Gunther Strube. @ref{Old downloads}
4769 @subheading March 20, 2005
4770 LilyPond 2.5.16 is out. This release fixes a few minor but irritating
4771 errors. A Fedora Core 3 binary is also available.
4777 @subheading March 14, 2005
4778 LilyPond 2.5.15 is out. This release has clean ups in the SVG output,
4779 and now uses the LilyPond number font for time signatures. It is
4780 now possible to add text before and after music. This can be used to
4781 add verses after a music. Take a look at the @ref{Changes}
4782 file and @ref{Old downloads}!
4787 @subheading March 7, 2005
4788 LilyPond 2.5.14 is out. It is now possible (and in fact, encouraged),
4789 to build LilyPond either without the Kpathsea TeX library or with the
4790 Kpathsea dynamically loaded, but only for the -btex backend. This
4791 means that packages do not have to depend on TeX anymore. With this,
4792 the Windows download size will go down significantly. Take a look at
4794 file and download @ref{Old downloads}!
4799 @subheading March 7, 2005
4800 LilyPond 2.4.5 is out. This release backports the tieWaitForNote
4801 feature and has support for tetex-3.0.
4807 @subheading February 28, 2005
4808 LilyPond 2.5.13 is available for Fedora Core 3. You need to install
4809 Ghostscript 8.15rc3. Unfortunately, this version of Ghostscript
4810 lacks the IJS dynamic library, which means that it will conflict with
4811 the gimp-print package. You may install it with --nodeps. Use at your
4817 @subheading February 28, 2005
4818 LilyPond 2.5.13 is out. This release has Point and click support for
4819 PDF output. You can read more about it @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.5/Documentation/user/out-www/lilypond/Point-and-click.html,here}.
4820 Take a look at the @ref{Changes}
4821 file and download @ref{Old downloads}!
4826 @subheading February 26, 2005
4827 The @uref{http://lsr.di.unimi.it/,LilyPond Snippet
4828 Repository (LSR)} is a searchable database of LilyPond code
4829 snippets. You can add snippets too, so join the LSR project, and
4830 contribute creative ideas for using LilyPond.
4835 @subheading February 21, 2005
4836 LilyPond 2.5.12 is out. The big news is that this release supports
4837 TrueType fonts. This means that it is now possible to use @strong{all}
4838 fonts available via FontConfig. Also, arpeggios may be written out
4839 using ties and individual objects may have colors! Take a look at
4841 file and @ref{Old downloads}!
4846 @subheading February 4, 2005
4847 LilyPond 2.5.11 is out. In this
4848 release, foreign character sets are now supported in lilypond-book
4849 too, and it is possible to put system separators between systems.
4850 @ref{Old downloads}!
4855 @subheading January 31, 2005
4856 LilyPond 2.5.10 is out. This release
4857 sports as new EPS backend, based on the PS backend. This backend is
4858 used in the new and improved lilypond-book script.
4864 @subheading January 26, 2005
4865 LilyPond 2.5.9 is out. This release fixes a couple of annoying
4866 bugs in the direct PS output for piano braces.
4872 @subheading January 16, 2005
4873 LilyPond 2.5.8 is out. This
4874 release has many internal code cleanups. In addition,
4875 accuracy of error reporting has been improved.
4877 @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,
4879 } and @ref{Old downloads}!
4884 @subheading January 11, 2005
4885 LilyPond 2.5.7 is out. This release has a completely usable
4886 Pango integration for the PS backend. The default font is
4887 Century Schoolbook from the PS font suite. It also has
4888 small updates to the tablature settings by Erlend Aasland,
4889 assorted manual updates by Graham, and an overhaul of the
4890 font code by Werner.
4892 and check out the changes in
4893 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
4898 @subheading January 02, 2005
4899 LilyPond 2.5.6 was released. This is a "technology preview"
4900 release, which means that it has all kinds of nifty
4901 features, but is not actually usable for producing nicely
4902 printed scores. For this reason, an RPM of this release was
4903 not produced. The PS backend is now completely switched over
4904 to Pango/FontConfig: for -f ps, LilyPond only accepts UTF8
4905 input, all text fonts are loaded through Pango, the TeX
4906 backend now offloads all metric computations to LaTeX, the
4907 SVG and GNOME backends are broken, most probably.
4910 changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
4915 @subheading December 28, 2004
4916 LilyPond 2.5.5 is out. It is the first one to link against
4917 FontConfig and Pango, although it is only available in the "-f
4918 ps" output. The default output format has been changed back TeX
4919 while we stabilize the Pango/FontConfig integration.
4921 and check out the changes in
4922 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
4927 @subheading December 20, 2004
4928 LilyPond 2.5.4 is out. This release has some major
4929 brainsurgery in the font handling. As of now, LilyPond loads
4930 the music fonts in OpenType font format using FreeType.
4931 This has made a lot of things simpler, including font
4932 handling for the GNOME backend and SVG backend.
4935 changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
4940 @subheading December 3, 2004
4941 LilyPond 2.5.3 was released. A new script, `\espressivo' has
4942 been added, for a combination of crescendo and decrescendo
4943 on a single note. In markups, expressions stacked with
4944 `\column', `\center-align', etc, are not grouped with `< ...
4945 >' anymore, but with `@{ ... @}'. LilyPond will now avoid line
4946 breaks that cause long texts to stick outside of the page
4947 staff. Grace notes following a main note, used to be entered
4948 by letting the grace notes follow a skip in a parallel
4952 check out the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
4957 @subheading November 26, 2004
4958 LilyPond 2.5.2 was released. It has several goodies,
4959 including solfa-notation (shaped noteheads), and an easier
4960 mechanism for customizing title, footer and header
4961 layout. Don't forget to rebuild the fonts, as they have been
4962 changed to accomodate the solfa-notation.
4964 and check out the changes in
4965 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
4970 @subheading November 20, 2004
4971 LilyPond 2.5.1 is out. This is an experimental release,
4972 containing some proof-of-concept code for our graphical
4973 layout editor. You can add and remove things from the file,
4974 and the tweaks will still work, as long as the tweaked notes
4975 remain in the place (ie. start at the same time-wise and be
4976 part of the same context). Further attractions are: the
4977 gnome backend now also draws beams and slurs, updates to the
4978 SVG backend, support for the lmodern font set for TeX,
4981 and check out the changes in
4982 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
4987 @subheading November 12, 2004
4988 The LilyPond development is OPEN once again! The first
4989 release of the 2.5 series has the following new Features:
4990 Positioning of slurs can now be adjusted manually, Grace
4991 notes are correctly quoted and formatted when using cue
4992 notes, Cue notes can now be created with
4995 \cueDuring #VOICE-NAME #DIRECTION { MUSIC }
4998 Stemlets (short stems over beamed rests) have been added.
4999 In addition, Jan hacked together some highly experimental
5000 code where you can use the mouse to drag and drop objects in
5001 the -f gnome backend. These tweaks can be saved and are
5002 applied to the PS and TeX output as well.
5005 the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5010 @subheading November 11, 2004
5011 LilyPond 2.4.2 is out. This release fixes a number of security
5012 problems with --safe, and adds a lot of polishing fixes.
5018 @subheading November 4, 2004
5019 LilyPond 2.4.1 is out. This release includes a number of small
5020 fixes that were made to 2.4.0 last week.
5022 and check out the changes in
5023 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5028 @subheading October 31, 2004
5029 LilyPond 2.4.0 was just @miscLink{announce-v2.4,released!}
5030 This new stable version has support for page-layout,
5031 completely rewritten slur formatting and many other
5032 improvements. Read about them in the @ref{Changes}
5039 @subheading October 29, 2004
5040 LilyPond 2.3.26 is out. This is another 2.4 release
5041 candidate. This release fixes a number of minor bugs, and
5042 some problems with the conversion scripts.
5044 and check out the changes in
5045 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5050 @subheading October 29, 2004
5051 2.3.25 is the final release candidate for LilyPond 2.4.
5052 Werner has been overhauling the TeX macros and
5053 lilypond-book. In addition, this release contains an
5054 important fix for raggedbottom page-layout.
5056 and check out the changes in
5057 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5062 @subheading October 27, 2004
5063 LilyPond 2.3.24 is a further polished 2.4 release candidate.
5064 This release has more improvements by Werner for the TeX
5065 backend, and a bunch of other small fixes.
5067 and check out the changes in
5068 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5073 @subheading October 24, 2004
5074 LilyPond 2.3.23 has bugfixes in the documentation, lilypond-book and
5075 --preview output. This release can be considered as a release
5076 candidate for LilyPond 2.4.
5078 and check out the changes in
5079 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5084 @subheading October 10, 2004
5085 LilyPond 2.3.22 fixes a bunch more bugs, to make 2.4 a really
5086 stable release. In addition, it renames the \paper@{@} block to
5087 \layout@{@}. The \bookpaper@{@} block is now called
5091 check out the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5096 @subheading October 09, 2004
5097 LilyPond 2.3.21 is out. It is a serious release candidate for
5098 the next stable release LilyPond. This version has a cleanup
5099 and some small formatting improvements of the slur
5103 out the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5108 @subheading October 02, 2004
5109 LilyPond 2.3.20 was released. It fixes the biggest problems
5110 with encoding and the TeX backend. As a result, latin1
5111 characters (like the german SS) show up correctly in the
5112 output once again. Also it has the usual bugfixes and updates
5113 in the documentation.
5115 and check out the changes in
5116 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5121 @subheading September 29, 2004
5122 The LilyPond development team will be present at the @uref{https://web.archive.org/web/20040811160307/http://www.nluug.nl/events/sane2004/bazaar/index.html,Free
5123 Software Bazaar} of the NLUUG SANE 2004 conference today. If you
5124 are in the neighborhood, drop by for live contact with the Team or
5125 just a friendly chat. Registration is not required to attend.
5130 @subheading September 26, 2004
5131 LilyPond 2.3.19 is out. It's mainly a bugfix release.
5133 and check out the changes
5134 in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5139 @subheading September 20, 2004
5140 LilyPond 2.3.18 was released. It has further improvements in
5141 the slur formatting, and a small syntax change: the mode
5142 changing commands (`\chords', `\lyrics', etc.) have been
5143 renamed to `\chordmode', `\lyricmode', etc. The command
5144 `\chords' is an abbreviation for \new ChordNames \chordmode
5145 ... `\drums', `\lyrics', `\chords', `\figures' function
5148 and check out the changes in
5149 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5154 @subheading September 11, 2004
5155 LilyPond 2.3.16 was released. It fixes a couple of annoying
5156 bugs, and has an important addition in the slur-formatter. Slurs that
5157 pass note heads much closer than the average distance get an extra
5158 penalty. This fixes a lot of difficult slurring cases. See
5159 input/regression/new-slur for some examples.
5160 Please consider this release as a 3.0 pre-release so try to find as
5161 many bugs as possible. A report including a small .ly example
5162 can be filed at bug-lilypond@@gnu.org
5163 In this case, a bug is defined as something that the current 2.3 does
5164 worse than the latest 2.2 release. We want to be sure that no output
5165 will get uglier by upgrading to 3.0, so that once 3.0 is out, nothing
5166 will hold users back in switching.
5168 and check out the changes in
5169 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5174 @subheading September 10, 2004
5175 LilyPond 2.3.15 was released. It fixes for some gaffes with
5176 the new vertical spacing engine, has lots of documentation
5177 updates, and has support for landscape output in the direct
5178 postscript output. Also, the types of events quoted with
5179 `\quote' can now be tuned with `quotedEventTypes'. By default,
5180 only notes and rests end up in quotes.
5182 and check out the changes in
5183 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5188 @subheading September 6, 2004
5189 LilyPond 2.3.14 was released and has exciting features!
5190 LilyPond will try to keep staves at the same distances across a
5191 page, but it will stretch distances to prevent collisions; key
5192 signature cancellations are now printed before the bar line;
5193 different voices that all use "\quote" can now refer to each
5197 the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5202 @subheading August 29, 2004
5203 LilyPond now has a Documentation
5204 Editor, Graham Percival. From now on, he will oversee that
5205 useful information flows from the mailiing list into the
5206 manual. Also, if there are unclear sections in the manual,
5207 let him know via one of the mailing lists.
5208 As a start of his career, he worked to transform the
5209 "Templates" section of the website into a readable and comprehensive
5210 chapter of the user manual.
5211 A lot of cheers for Graham!
5216 @subheading August 29, 2004
5217 LilyPond 2.3.13 was released. The new slur code was
5218 improved, scripts can be made to avoid slurs, by setting
5219 inside-slur to #f. It is no longer necessary to instantiate
5220 "up" and "down" staves separately when using
5221 \autochange. Jurgen Reuter refreshed the logic around
5222 mensural flags, so they are adjusted for staff lines once
5226 check out the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5231 @subheading August 24, 2004
5232 LilyPond 2.2.6 fixes a few minor issues, among others, the
5233 disappearing metronome mark.
5235 and check out the changes in
5236 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5241 @subheading August 23, 2004
5242 LilyPond 2.3.12 is out. This release has a lot of fixes and
5243 a new feature: there is now support for putting two slurs on
5244 chords, both above and below. This is switched on with the
5245 `doubleSlurs' property.
5247 and check out the changes in
5248 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5253 @subheading August 3, 2004
5254 LilyPond 2.3.11 is out. This release basically is 2.3.10 with a few
5255 annoying bugs fixed.
5258 the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5263 @subheading August 1, 2004
5264 LilyPond 2.3.10 is out. This release has a major clean-up of the
5265 input/test/ directory. Many examples have been moved to the regression
5266 test or manual, and the superfluous or outdated ones have been
5267 removed. The directory has gone from 146 examples to 72 examples. That
5268 means that we're halfway cleaning it out. Incidentally, the manual
5269 has gone from 200 to 220 pages. New features:
5272 Running trills now have their own spanner and event. They are
5273 started and stopped with \startTrillSpan and \stopTrillSpan
5275 There is a new markup command `\postscript' that takes a string
5276 that is dumped as verbatim PostScript
5281 the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5286 @subheading July 30, 2004
5287 LilyPond 2.3.9 is out. The important change is that lilypond
5288 now once-again directly runs the binary. The old wrapper script has
5289 been renamed to lilypond-latex.py, and should only be used for legacy
5290 projects. The recommended route is either using lilypond directly
5291 (with \book, you can have multiple movements within one document), or
5292 to run lilypond-book with a LaTeX wrapper file.
5293 This release also fixes a bunch of small errors. I now consider
5294 LilyPond feature complete for a 3.0 release. Next on the TODO list is
5295 updating the manual, and after that's done we can release 3.0. The
5296 projected date for this to happen is in about a month.
5299 the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5304 @subheading July 23, 2004
5305 LilyPond 2.3.8 fixes a few minor bugs in the new slur code,
5306 and has rewritten support for ledger lines. Now, in tight
5307 situations, ledger lines will be shortened so they stay
5308 separate. This also required a cleanup of the Ambitus
5311 and check out the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5316 @subheading July 19, 2004
5317 LilyPond 2.3.7 was released and has new exciting features!
5318 The slur formatting has been rewritten. The new slur code
5319 works similar to the Beam formatter: scores are assigned for
5320 all esthetic components of a slur. A large number of
5321 combinations for begin and end points is then tried out.
5322 Slurs will now also take into account collisions with staff
5323 lines, scripts (like staccato and accent) and accidentals. In
5324 the LilyPond emacs mode, the `|' will now display the current
5325 beat within the measure.
5327 and check out the changes in
5328 the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5333 @subheading July 15, 2004
5334 LilyPond 2.2.5 was released. It has a few bug fixes from
5338 out the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5343 @subheading July 11, 2004
5344 An introductory article on LilyPond appeared on @uref{http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=7657&mode=thread&order=0,Linux
5350 @subheading July 5, 2004
5351 LilyPond 2.3.6 was released. This release has more updates
5352 for the Fret diagram code (thanks, Carl!), fixes a bunch of
5353 bugs, including a serious one that trashed a lot of beam
5354 formatting, and was also present in the 2.2 series.
5356 and check out the changes
5357 in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5362 @subheading July 5, 2004
5363 LilyPond 2.2.4 was released. It is mainly a bug fix
5367 check out the changes in the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}.
5372 @subheading June 25, 2004
5373 LilyPond 2.3.5 has numerous small bugfixes and cleanups, and
5374 features more work in the experimental GNOME output
5375 module. Adventurous hackers can check the instructions at
5376 scm/output-gnome.scm and try to run
5377 buildscripts/guile-gnome.sh to see what the fuss is all about.
5378 Carl Sorensen also provided us with more patches to the
5379 fret-diagram output. Check out the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}
5381 @ref{Old downloads}.
5386 @subheading June 20, 2004
5387 LilyPond 2.2.3 has a turkish translation and fixes a few minor
5388 bugs that were reported over the past month. Check out the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog} for a full description and
5389 @ref{Old downloads}.
5394 @subheading June 13, 2004
5395 LilyPond 2.3.4 further improves the output backends. As a
5396 result, manual page-breaks, multiple output formats and putting
5397 @code{\score} into markups now works. Check out the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}
5399 @ref{Old downloads}.
5404 @subheading May 31, 2004
5405 LilyPond 2.3.3 has many internal changes relating to the output
5406 backend (PostScript) and page-layout. In addition, it contains a few
5407 bugfixes for recently reported problems. Check out the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}
5409 @ref{Old downloads}.
5414 @subheading May 31, 2004
5415 LilyPond 2.2.2 is out. It has a number of small bugfixes, so upgrade
5416 if any of these errors concern you. Check out the @uref{http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/lilypond.git/plain/ChangeLog?id=abfdd3c36946e4c341b0abb0f1c6bbdbc12883c1,ChangeLog}
5417 or head straight to the
5418 @ref{Old downloads}.
5423 @subheading May 26, 2004
5424 LilyPond 2.3.2 is out. This release has a lot of internal
5425 changes relating to page layout, but also sports experimental
5426 fret-diagram code. Check out the @ref{Changes} or head straight to the
5427 @ref{Old downloads}.
5432 @subheading May 9, 2004
5433 LilyPond 2.3.1 is out. This release has many new and cool
5434 features. Check out the @ref{Changes} or head straight to the
5435 @ref{Old downloads}.
5440 @subheading May 4, 2004
5441 Help LilyPond get better, and join in on LilyPond
5443 @uref{devel/participating/call-for-help.html,call for
5444 help} was posted on the mailing list a month ago, and we
5445 are still looking for a Release Meister, Code Janitor,
5446 Newsletter editor and a Writer for implementation
5447 Documentation. Of course, any other help is also welcome!
5452 @subheading May 3, 2004
5453 LilyPond 2.2.1 has been released. It fixes a handful of bugs.
5454 @ref{Old downloads}.
5459 @subheading April 17, 2004
5460 LilyPond 2.2.0 is now available
5461 on Windows, and should find its way to the Cygwin mirrors
5467 @subheading April 12, 2004
5468 LilyPond 2.3.0 is the first release
5469 in the 2.3 cycle. The focus for 2.3 is page layout, so
5470 instrumentalists can force parts to have page breaks at sane turning
5471 points. This release is @emph{experimental}; expect things to break!
5472 More info in the @ref{Changes}.
5473 @ref{Old downloads}.
5478 @subheading April 8, 2004
5479 A French article on the new LilyPond
5480 release appeared on @uref{http://linuxfr.org/2004/04/08/15968.html,linuxfr.org}.
5485 @subheading April 8, 2004
5486 Binaries for LilyPond 2.2.0 are available for
5487 MacOS X, Slackware, Mandrake and Debian Woody.
5493 @subheading April 1, 2004
5494 LilyPond 2.2.0 is out! This new stable version has
5495 completely revamped support for for orchestral score
5496 formatting, cue notes, font size management, lyric formatting,
5497 drum notation/playback and document integration. Read about it in
5498 the @miscLink{announce-v2.2,announcement} or skip to the
5499 @ref{Old downloads}.
5504 @subheading March 31, 2004
5505 LilyPond 2.1.37 has build fixes for Cygwin and SUSE,
5506 bugfixes for part-combining and chord tremolos and even more
5507 documentation polish. This should be the final release
5508 candidate; expect only regression bugs to be fixed before
5510 @ref{Old downloads}.
5515 @subheading March 30, 2004
5516 LilyPond 2.1.36 has many fixes in
5518 @ref{Old downloads}.
5523 @subheading March 28, 2004
5524 LilyPond 2.1..35 fixes a slew of
5525 bugs, and has the @code{raggedlast} option, which causes
5526 paragraph like line breaking for scores. More info in the
5533 @subheading March 22, 2004
5534 LilyPond 2.1.34 fixes minor bugs, and has more rewriting.
5535 @ref{Old downloads}.
5540 @subheading March 21, 2004
5541 LilyPond 2.1.33 fixes a serious bug, and a few other
5548 @subheading March 20, 2004
5549 LilyPond 2.1.32 has more rewriting
5550 in the user manual. There is also an experimental
5551 implementation of optimal page breaking (Postscript backend
5553 @ref{Old downloads}.
5558 @subheading March 15, 2004
5559 LilyPond 2.1.31 is out. It has fixes the alignment of bass
5560 figures and spurious dynamic warnings in MIDI. New
5561 attractions include rewritten font-selection routines. See
5564 @ref{Old downloads}.
5569 @subheading March 14, 2004
5571 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com/index.php?option=articles&task=viewarticle&artid=10,linuxmusician.com interview} made the
5572 @uref{http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/03/13/2054227&mode=thread&tid=141&tid=188,slashdot
5578 @subheading March 11, 2004
5579 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com,linuxmusician.com} is
5581 @uref{http://linuxmusician.com/index.php?option=articles&task=viewarticle&artid=10,interview}
5582 with Han-Wen Nienhuys and Jan Nieuwenhuizen, the main
5583 authors of LilyPond.
5588 @subheading March 11, 2004
5589 LilyPond 2.1.30 has editorial fixes for the manual, and
5590 experimental support for page layout in the PostScript
5593 @ref{Old downloads}.
5598 @subheading March 9, 2004
5599 LilyPond 2.1.29 fixes a couple of MIDI bugs, and has
5600 experimental support for producing titles with
5606 @subheading February 29, 2004
5607 In LilyPond 2.1.28 Scheme property functions may be used
5608 argument to @code{set!}. In addition, parts of the manual
5609 have been proofread and corrected in this release. See the
5611 @ref{Old downloads}.
5616 @subheading February 24, 2004
5617 LilyPond 2.1.27 takes into account instrument transpositions
5618 when quoting other voices. This release also fixes a number
5619 of lyrics related bugs. See the
5621 @ref{Old downloads}.
5626 @subheading February 23, 2004
5627 LilyPond 2.1.26 has a new, experimental feature for quoting
5628 other voices in instrumental parts. This can be used to
5629 produce cue notes. More information in the
5636 @subheading February 18, 2004
5637 LilyPond 2.1.25 fixes many bugs, and changes the conventions
5638 for altering accidental rules.
5644 @subheading February 16, 2004
5645 LilyPond 2.1.24 has a big
5646 internal rewrite. One of its practical consequences is that
5647 @code{\with} now also works with @code{Score}
5648 contexts. Further 2.1.23, which was not announced here,
5649 fixes a few bugs caused by the change of @code{\property}
5650 syntax and has updates in the Program Reference document.
5651 More information in the
5658 @subheading February 13, 2004
5659 LilyPond 2.1.22 has a
5660 simplification of the @code{\property} syntax: it is
5661 shorter and more consistent now. More information in the
5668 @subheading February 12, 2004
5669 In LilyPond 2.1.21, output
5670 tweaks can be done at multiple levels of the context
5671 hierarchy. In addition, it has a bunch of bugfixes,
5672 improvements in the documentation. More information in the
5679 @subheading February 9, 2004
5680 LilyPond 2.1.20 has MIDI
5681 output for drums. It also sports a completely rewritten
5682 lilypond-book script, which is cleaner, shorter, and faster.
5683 It also has a large number of bugfixes.
5684 More information in the
5691 @subheading February 5, 2004
5692 LilyPond 2.1.19 has rewritten
5693 support for drum notation. This release also makes some
5694 long-standing cleanups: the removal of @code{Thread} (all
5695 functionality is now moved into @code{Voice}) and Lyrics
5696 (functionality moved to @code{LyricsVoice}) context.
5697 More information in the
5704 @subheading February 4, 2004
5705 LilyPond 2.1.18 is out. This
5706 release has the new part-combiner installed by default, and a
5707 similar implementation of @code{autochange}. More information
5715 @subheading February 2, 2004
5716 LilyPond 2.1.17 is out. It adds texts
5717 (solo, a due) for the part combiner. It also reinstates the
5718 @option{--safe} option which prevents havoc by Scheme exploits. More
5725 @subheading January 28, 2004
5726 LilyPond 2.1.16 is out; its main feature
5727 is that it fixes the autobeams gaffe of 2.1.15. The part-combiner
5728 has been tested successfully on larger pieces. In the near future,
5729 expect more part-combining eye-candy.
5738 @subheading January 26, 2004
5739 LilyPond 2.1.15 further improves the part-combiner, and fixes many
5740 bugs, among others in pedal brackets and finger positioning.
5743 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5748 @subheading January 21, 2004
5750 has the first release of the new part combiner. If you have scores that
5751 use part-combining, please consider giving it a test-run. In addition
5752 many bugs relating to mixed staff sizes have been fixed.
5755 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5760 @subheading January 20, 2004
5761 The lilypond.org domain has been moved to a new server. This
5762 will result in better connectivity and more bandwidth. Due
5763 to security concerns, the new server does not offer FTP
5764 access, but only HTTP downloads.
5769 @subheading January 20, 2004
5770 LilyPond 2.1.13 fixes a small but
5771 nasty bug in side-positioning placement, and some bugs in
5772 tuplet, tie and accidental formatting. This release contains
5773 rudimentary work on a new part-combiner.
5779 @subheading January 19, 2004
5780 LilyPond 2.1.12 fixes many bugs
5781 and improves formatting of ottava brackets. More information in
5783 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5788 @subheading January 18, 2004
5789 LilyPond 2.1.11 is now also
5790 available for Windows! For downloading, go
5791 @uref{https://web.archive.org/web/20040204191423/http://www.inf.bme.hu/~berti/lilypond/,here}.
5796 @subheading January 17, 2004
5797 In 2.1.11, the mechanism for
5798 setting staff size and page is much simplified. In addition
5799 there are improvements in the notehead shape, and there is
5801 More information in the
5802 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5807 @subheading January 16, 2004
5808 LilyPond 2.1.10 has a load of
5809 bugfixes and a shorter syntax for octave checks. More
5811 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5816 @subheading January 13, 2004
5817 LilyPond 2.1.9 has a new mechanism
5818 for adding lyrics to melodies. It is now possible to have
5819 different melismatic variations for each stanza. More
5821 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5826 @subheading January 9, 2004
5827 LilyPond 2.1.8 has an important new
5828 feature: it is now possible to use @code{\property} to tune
5829 the appearance of spanning objects like @code{StaffSymbol} and
5830 @code{SystemStartBrace}. In addition, contexts may be
5831 modified with @code{\remove} and @code{\consists} for
5832 individual music expressions.
5833 More information in the
5834 @ref{Changes}. @ref{Old downloads}
5839 @subheading January 7, 2004
5840 An update to the stable branch,
5841 version 2.0.2, was released today. It contains a couple of
5842 minor bugfixes. @ref{Old downloads}
5847 @subheading January 6, 2004
5848 LilyPond 2.1.7 continues to
5849 improve the layout of the Schubert test piece; this release
5850 focuses on dot placement and multi measure rests centering.
5851 More information in the
5852 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5857 @subheading January 4, 2004
5858 LilyPond 2.1.6 continues to improve the layout of lyrics. More
5860 @uref{http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.1/Documentation/topdocs/out-www/NEWS.html,release
5861 notes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5866 @subheading January 2, 2004
5867 In LilyPond 2.1.5, the lyric alignment is completely revamped,
5868 and now matches my Edition Peters version of the Schubert song
5869 Sängers Morgen. More information in the @ref{Changes} and
5870 download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5875 @subheading December 30, 2003
5876 LilyPond 2.1.4 is released. Font shapes and line thickness
5877 are now truly different for different staff sizes, thus lending
5878 an engraved look to scores printed in smaller type too. See the
5879 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5884 @subheading December 23, 2003
5885 LilyPond 2.1.3 released.
5886 Interpreting and formatting is now done while parsing the
5887 file. This allows for Scheme manipulation of music, and could
5888 be used to implement experimental MusicXML output (volunteers
5889 to implement this are welcome!) See the
5890 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5895 @subheading December 17, 2003
5896 LilyPond 2.1.2 released. This
5897 release has a new mechanism for setting font sizes, which
5898 combines different font design sizes and continuous font
5900 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5905 @subheading December 16, 2003
5906 LilyPond 2.1.1 released. This
5907 release wraps together all the small fixes made during
5908 Han-Wen's absence. See the
5909 @ref{Changes} and download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5914 @subheading October 11, 2003
5915 LilyPond 2.1.0 released. See the
5917 download @uref{install/#2.1,here}.
5922 @subheading October 11, 2003
5923 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries for Mandrake 9.1
5925 @uref{https://web.archive.org/web/20031006165051/http://rpm.nyvalls.se/sound9.1.html,here}
5926 thanks to Heikki Junes.
5931 @subheading October 9, 2003
5932 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries for Slackware 9
5933 available from @uref{install/#2.0,here},
5934 thanks to Ricardo Hoffman.
5939 @subheading October 5, 2003
5940 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries are available for Macos X, many thanks to
5947 @subheading October 4, 2003
5948 LilyPond 2.0.1 binaries are available for Windows (Cygwin
5950 @ref{Old downloads}. Thanks to Bertalan
5951 Fodor, our new Cygwin maintainer!
5956 @subheading September 29, 2003
5957 LilyPond 2.0.1 is released. It
5958 contains minor bugfixes.
5959 See the @ref{Changes}
5960 or download @uref{install/#2.0,here} directly.
5965 @subheading September 27, 2003
5966 PlanetCCRMA has been updated to include LilyPond 2.0. Go
5967 @uref{http://ccrma.stanford.edu/planetccrma/software/soundapps.html#SECTION000621700000000000000,
5968 here} to download. Thanks to Fernando Pablo
5974 @subheading September 24, 2003
5975 LilyPond 2.0.0 is released. The
5976 focus of this release is cleanups of the syntax: entering music is
5977 now much easier and more efficient. Read the announcement
5978 @miscLink{announce-v2.0,here}, or go to the
5979 @uref{install/#2.0,download page} directly.
5984 @subheading September 24, 2003
5985 LilyPond 1.9.10 is released. This is
5986 the final LilyPond 2.0 release candidate. Check
5987 the @ref{Changes} and
5988 download @uref{install/,here}.
5993 @subheading September 23, 2003
5994 LilyPond 1.9.9 is released. This is
5995 the second LilyPond 2.0 prerelease. Check
5996 the @ref{Changes} and
5997 download @uref{install/,here}.
6002 @subheading September 19, 2003
6003 LilyPond 1.9.8 is released. This is
6004 the first LilyPond 2.0 prerelease. Check
6005 the @ref{Changes} and
6006 download @uref{install/,here}.
6011 @subheading September 17, 2003
6012 LilyPond 1.9.7 is released. LilyPond
6013 now has support for quarter tone accidentals!
6019 @subheading September 16, 2003
6020 LilyPond 1.9.6 is released.
6021 It has a lot of minor fixes and updates.
6027 @subheading September 10, 2003
6028 LilyPond 1.9.5 is released.
6029 With this release, the 1.9 branch is feature
6030 complete. After some stabilization and documentation work, 2.0
6031 will be available in a few weeks.
6037 @subheading September 9, 2003
6038 LilyPond 1.8.2 is released. This
6039 release fixes a couple of minor bugs.
6045 @subheading September 7, 2003
6046 LilyPond 1.8 binaries are available
6047 for Windows (Cygwin version 1.5).
6053 @subheading August 31, 2003
6054 LilyPond 1.9.4 is released.
6055 @emph{This is an experimental release}: read the
6056 @uref{http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lilypond-devel/2003-08/msg00133.html,announcement}
6062 @subheading August 31, 2003
6063 LilyPond 1.8 binaries for slackware
6064 available. Get them @uref{install/,here}.
6069 @subheading August 31, 2003
6070 LilyPond 1.9.3 is released. This
6071 release supports tagging for music version control, and has better
6072 fingering placement flexibility. Read the
6073 @ref{Changes} and get it @uref{download#1.9,here}.
6078 @subheading August 28, 2003
6079 LilyPond 1.9.2 is released. Read the
6080 @ref{Changes} and get it
6081 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
6086 @subheading August 26, 2003
6087 LilyPond 1.9.1 is released. Read the
6088 @ref{Changes} and get it
6089 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
6094 @subheading August 25, 2003
6095 The LilyPond 1.9 development release is available. Read the
6096 @ref{Changes} and get it
6097 @uref{download#1.9,here}.
6102 @subheading August 25, 2003
6103 Mandrake 9.1 RPMS available, get them
6104 @uref{https://web.archive.org/web/20031006165051/http://rpm.nyvalls.se/sound9.1.html,here}.
6109 @subheading August 21, 2003
6110 LilyPond 1.8.1 was released. Get it @uref{install/,here}, or
6111 read the @ref{Changes}.
6116 @subheading August 18, 2003
6117 PlanetCCRMA (eg. RedHat 8 and 9)
6118 has been updated to 1.8.
6119 Download @uref{http://ccrma.stanford.edu/planetccrma/software/soundapps.html#SECTION000621700000000000000,here.}
6124 @subheading August 7, 2003
6125 LilyPond 1.8 is released. Read
6126 @ref{Changes} and get it @uref{install/,here}.
6131 @subheading August 7, 2003
6132 New website went live!
6137 @subheading August 6, 2003
6138 Announced new website.
6143 @subheading August 1, 2003
6144 LilyPond 1.7.30 released.
6149 @subheading July 30, 2003
6150 Website: present @uref{about/automated-engraving/index.html,treatise}
6151 about music engraving, music printing software, and LilyPond's
6157 @subheading July 29, 2003
6158 1.7.29 - release candidate 4 has been released. Packages for
6159 Red Hat, Debian, Cygwin are @uref{install/,available}.