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-@c \version "2.14.0"
+@c \version "2.19.2"
@node Templates
@appendix Templates
already set up for you. Just add notes, run LilyPond, and enjoy
beautiful printed scores!
-@c bad node name for ancient notation to avoid conflict
@menu
-* Single staff::
+* Built-in templates::
+* Single staff templates::
* Piano templates::
-* String quartet::
-* Vocal ensembles::
+* String quartet templates::
+* Vocal ensembles templates::
* Orchestral templates::
* Ancient notation templates::
* Other templates::
@end menu
-@node Single staff
-@appendixsec Single staff
+@node Built-in templates
+@appendixsec Built-in templates
+
+A template, suitable for a range of choral music, is built into
+LilyPond. This may be used to create simple choral music, with or
+without piano accompaniment, in two or four staves. Unlike other
+templates, this template is @q{built-in}, which means it does not
+need to be copied and edited: instead it is simply
+@code{\include}'d in the input file.
+
+@warning {Unlike most included files, this built-in template must be
+@code{\include}'d at the @emph{end} of the input file.}
+
+The required music expressions are entered by defining values for
+specific variables. These definition must come before the
+@code{\include}'d file.
+
+The music may be set out with one or two voices per staff by setting
+@code{TwoVoicesPerStaff} to @code{##f} or @code{##t} respectively.
+
+Here's the complete input file for producing a full four-part SATB
+arrangement with individual lyrics and piano accompaniment:
+
+@lilypond[verbatim, quote]
+ SopranoMusic = \relative { a'4\f a8 a a4 a }
+ SopranoLyrics = \lyricmode { Sop -- ra -- no ly -- rics }
+ AltoMusic = \relative { d'4\f d d d }
+ AltoLyrics = \lyricmode { Al -- to ly -- rics }
+ TenorMusic = \relative { a4\p a a a }
+ TenorLyrics = \lyricmode { Te -- nor ly -- rics }
+ BassMusic = \relative { c2\p c4 c }
+ BassLyrics = \lyricmode { Bass ly -- rics }
+ PianoRHMusic = \relative { c' e g c }
+ PianoDynamics = { s2\mp s4 s4 }
+ PianoLHMusic = \relative { c e g c }
+ \include "satb.ly"
+@end lilypond
+
+The same input can be used to produce a score with two voices
+per staff just by setting @code{TwoVoicesPerStaff} to @code{##t}.
+Again, each voice has individual lyrics.
+
+
+@lilypond[verbatim, quote]
+ SopranoMusic = \relative { a'4\f a8 a a4 a }
+ SopranoLyrics = \lyricmode { Sop -- ra -- no ly -- rics }
+ AltoMusic = \relative { d'4\f d d d }
+ AltoLyrics = \lyricmode { Al -- to ly -- rics }
+ TenorMusic = \relative { a4\p a a a }
+ TenorLyrics = \lyricmode { Te -- nor ly -- rics }
+ BassMusic = \relative { c2\p c4 c }
+ BassLyrics = \lyricmode { Bass ly -- rics }
+ PianoRHMusic = \relative { c' e g c }
+ PianoDynamics = { s2\mp s4 s4 }
+ PianoLHMusic = \relative { c e g c }
+ TwoVoicesPerStaff = ##t
+ \include "satb.ly"
+@end lilypond
+
+When @code{TwoVoicesPerStaff} is set to false or allowed to default,
+any of the music variables may be omitted to produce arrangements
+with fewer voices. Here, for example, is how the input file for a
+Soprano/Bass duet might be written:
+
+@lilypond[verbatim,quote]
+ SopranoMusic = \relative { c'' c c c }
+ SopranoLyrics = \lyricmode { High voice ly -- rics }
+ BassMusic = \relative { a a a a }
+ BassLyrics = \lyricmode { Low voice ly -- rics }
+ \include "satb.ly"
+@end lilypond
+
+A second verse or alternative lyrics may be added to each of the
+parts:
+
+@lilypond[verbatim, quote]
+ SopranoMusic = \relative { a'4 a a a }
+ SopranoLyricsOne = \lyricsto "Soprano" {
+ \set stanza = "1."
+ Words to verse one
+ }
+ SopranoLyricsTwo = \lyricsto "Soprano" {
+ \set stanza = "2."
+ Words to verse two
+ }
+ \include "satb.ly"
+@end lilypond
+
+When the lyrics and rhythms are the same for every part, the vocal
+music is best arranged on two staves with two voices in each. Up to
+nine verses may be provided. Here's an unaccompanied example with
+just three verses.
+
+@lilypond[verbatim, quote]
+ SopranoMusic = \relative { a' a a a }
+ AltoMusic = \relative { f' f f f }
+ VerseOne = \lyricmode {
+ \set stanza = "1."
+ Words to verse one
+ }
+ VerseTwo = \lyricmode {
+ \set stanza = "2."
+ Words to verse two
+ }
+ VerseThree = \lyricmode {
+ \set stanza = "3."
+ Words to verse three
+ }
+ TenorMusic = \relative { a a a a }
+ BassMusic = \relative { f f f f }
+ TwoVoicesPerStaff = ##t
+ \include "satb.ly"
+@end lilypond
+
+Other variables may be given values. The key signature and
+the time signature may be changed from the default:
+
+@lilypond[verbatim, quote]
+ Key = \key a \major
+ Time = {
+ \time 5/4
+ \tempo "Allegro" 4 = 144
+ }
+ SopranoMusic = \relative { gis' gis gis gis gis }
+ AltoMusic = \relative { cis' cis cis cis cis }
+ VerseOne = \lyricmode { Words to this du -- et }
+ TwoVoicesPerStaff = ##t
+ \include "satb.ly"
+@end lilypond
+
+The instrument names and/or the short instrument names may be
+changed:
+
+@lilypond[verbatim,quote]
+ SopranoMusic = \relative { c'' c c c }
+ SopranoLyrics = \lyricmode { High voice ly -- rics }
+ SopranoInstrumentName = "Soprano 1"
+ SopranoShortInstrumentName = "S1"
+ AltoMusic = \relative { a' a a a }
+ AltoLyrics = \lyricmode { Low voice ly -- rics }
+ AltoInstrumentName = "Soprano 2"
+ AltoShortInstrumentName = "S2"
+ \include "satb.ly"
+@end lilypond
+
+A descant may be added by defining values for the variable
+@code{DescantMusic} and descant lyrics may be provided by
+defining values for @code{DescantLyrics}.
+
+@code{\header} and @code{\paper} blocks may be added as normal.
+A @code{\layout} block may be provided as the value of the
+@code{Layout} variable:
+
+@example
+Layout = \layout @{ ... @}
+@end example
+
+The complete set of variables which may be changed can be seen by
+examining the file @file{ly/satb.ly}.
+
+@seealso
+Learning Manual:
+@ref{Organizing pieces with variables},
+@ref{Vocal ensembles templates},
+@ref{Extending the templates}.
+
+@knownissues
+More complex arrangements of SATB choral music are not possible with
+these simple built-in templates.
+
+@node Single staff templates
+@appendixsec Single staff templates
+
+@menu
+* Notes only::
+* Notes and lyrics::
+* Notes and chords::
+* Notes lyrics and chords::
+@end menu
+
+@node Notes only
@appendixsubsec Notes only
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,addversion]
{single-staff-template-with-only-notes.ly}
-
+@node Notes and lyrics
@appendixsubsec Notes and lyrics
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,addversion]
{single-staff-template-with-notes-and-lyrics.ly}
+@node Notes and chords
@appendixsubsec Notes and chords
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{single-staff-template-with-notes-and-chords.ly}
-@appendixsubsec Notes, lyrics, and chords.
+@node Notes lyrics and chords
+@appendixsubsec Notes, lyrics, and chords
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{single-staff-template-with-notes,-lyrics,-and-chords.ly}
@node Piano templates
@appendixsec Piano templates
+@menu
+* Solo piano::
+* Piano and melody with lyrics::
+* Piano centered lyrics::
+@end menu
+
+@node Solo piano
@appendixsubsec Solo piano
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{piano-template-simple.ly}
+@node Piano and melody with lyrics
@appendixsubsec Piano and melody with lyrics
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{piano-template-with-melody-and-lyrics.ly}
+@node Piano centered lyrics
@appendixsubsec Piano centered lyrics
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{piano-template-with-centered-lyrics.ly}
-@appendixsubsec Piano centered dynamics
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
-{piano-template-with-centered-dynamics.ly}
+@node String quartet templates
+@appendixsec String quartet templates
+@menu
+* String quartet::
+* String quartet parts::
+@end menu
@node String quartet
-@appendixsec String quartet
-
@appendixsubsec String quartet
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{string-quartet-template-simple.ly}
+@node String quartet parts
@appendixsubsec String quartet parts
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{string-quartet-template-with-separate-parts.ly}
-@node Vocal ensembles
-@appendixsec Vocal ensembles
+@node Vocal ensembles templates
+@appendixsec Vocal ensembles templates
+
+The templates shown below should be copied into your score and edited
+there. If you have a relatively simple SATB layout you may prefer to
+use the built-in templates, which can simply be @code{\include}'d, see
+@ref{Built-in templates}.
+@menu
+* SATB vocal score::
+* SATB vocal score and automatic piano reduction::
+* SATB with aligned contexts::
+* SATB on four staves::
+* Solo verse and two-part refrain::
+* Hymn tunes::
+* Psalms::
+@end menu
+
+@node SATB vocal score
@appendixsubsec SATB vocal score
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{vocal-ensemble-template.ly}
+@node SATB vocal score and automatic piano reduction
@appendixsubsec SATB vocal score and automatic piano reduction
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{vocal-ensemble-template-with-automatic-piano-reduction.ly}
+@node SATB with aligned contexts
@appendixsubsec SATB with aligned contexts
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{vocal-ensemble-template-with-lyrics-aligned-below-and-above-the-staves.ly}
+@node SATB on four staves
@appendixsubsec SATB on four staves
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{satb-choir-template---four-staves.ly}
+@node Solo verse and two-part refrain
@appendixsubsec Solo verse and two-part refrain
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{vocal-ensemble-template-with-verse-and-refrain.ly}
+@node Hymn tunes
@appendixsubsec Hymn tunes
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{hymn-template.ly}
+@node Psalms
@appendixsubsec Psalms
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
@node Orchestral templates
@appendixsec Orchestral templates
+@menu
+* Orchestra choir and piano::
+@end menu
+
+@node Orchestra choir and piano
@appendixsubsec Orchestra, choir and piano
+
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
{orchestra,-choir-and-piano-template.ly}
-@c bad node name to avoid node name conflict
@node Ancient notation templates
@appendixsec Ancient notation templates
+@menu
+* Transcription of mensural music::
+* Gregorian transcription template::
+@end menu
+
+@node Transcription of mensural music
@appendixsubsec Transcription of mensural music
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
+@c Line-width below is because of Issue 766. If that's fixed, it can be removed.
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,line-width=140]
{ancient-notation-template----modern-transcription-of-mensural-music.ly}
+@node Gregorian transcription template
@appendixsubsec Gregorian transcription template
@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
@node Other templates
@appendixsec Other templates
+@menu
+* Jazz combo::
+@end menu
+
+@node Jazz combo
@appendixsubsec Jazz combo
-@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc]
+@c Line-width below is because of Issue 766. If that's fixed, it can be removed.
+@lilypondfile[verbatim,quote,ragged-right,texidoc,line-width=140]
{jazz-combo-template.ly}
@ The `line-width' is for \header.
@li lypond[quote,verbatim,ragged-right,line-width]
-\version "2.14.0"
+\version "2.19.2"
\header {
dedication = "dedication"
title = "Title"