is set to a string, a bar line of that type is created.
@cindex whichBar
-@cindex repeatCommands
+@cindex @code{repeatCommands}
@cindex defaultBarType
You are encouraged to use @code{\repeat} for repetitions. See
}
@end lilypond
+@seealso
+
+Brackets for the repeat are normally only printed over the topmost
+staff. This can be adjusted by setting the @code{voltaOnThisStaff}
+property @inputfileref{input/regression,volta-multi-staff.ly},
+@inputfileref{input/regression,volta-chord-names.ly}
+
@refbugs
A nested repeat like
For clarity, it is advisable to use braces in such situations.
@cindex ambiguity
+
+
+Timing information is not remembered at the start of an alternative,
+so after a repeat timing information must be reset by hand, for
+example by setting @code{Score.measurePosition} or entering
+@code{\partial}. Similarly, slurs or ties are also not repeated.
+
+
+
+
@node Repeats and MIDI
@subsection Repeats and MIDI
example file @inputfileref{input/test,unfold-all-repeats.ly}.
-@refbugs
-
-Timing information is not remembered at the start of an alternative,
-so after a repeat timing information must be reset by hand, for
-example by setting @code{Score.measurePosition} or entering
-@code{\partial}. Similarly, slurs or ties are also not repeated.
-
@node Manual repeat commands
@subsection Manual repeat commands
@node Vocal music
@section Vocal music
-This section discusses how to enter and print lyrics.
+
+The easiest way to add lyrics to a melody, is by appending
+
+
+@cindex \newlyrics
+@example
+ \newlyrics @{ @var{the lyrics} @}
+@end example
+
+to a melody. Here is an example,
+
+@lilypond[raggedright,verbatim]
+ \relative { \time 3/4 c2 e4 g2. }
+ \newlyrics { play the game }
+@end lilypond
+
+More stanzas can be added by adding more
+@code{\newlyrics} sections
+
+@lilypond[raggedright,verbatim]
+ \relative { \time 3/4 c2 e4 g2. }
+ \newlyrics { play the game }
+ \newlyrics { speel het spel }
+ \newlyrics { joue le jeu }
+@end lilypond
+
+The @code{\newlyrics} keyword has three functions: it interprets the
+following words as texts instead of notes, it sets up a context for
+printing texts (the @code{Lyrics} context), and it couples the melody
+with the lyrics, so the durations of both are aligned.
+
+These three functions can be controlled separately, and that is what
+the following sections are about.
@menu
+* Easy lyrics entry
* Entering lyrics::
* The Lyrics context::
* More stanzas::
@cindex punctuation
Lyrics are entered in a special input mode. This mode is is introduced
-by the keyword @code{\lyrics}. In this mode you can enter lyrics, with
-punctuation and accents without any hassle. Syllables are entered like
-notes, but with pitches replaced by text. For example,
+by the keyword @code{\lyrics}. In this mode you can enter lyrics,
+with punctuation and accents without any hassle. Syllables are
+entered like notes, but with pitches replaced by text. For example,
@example
\lyrics @{ Twin-4 kle4 twin- kle litt- le star2 @}
@end example
Any @code{_} character which appears in an unquoted word is converted
to a space. This provides a mechanism for introducing spaces into words
without using quotes. Quoted words can also be used in Lyrics mode to
-specify words that cannot be written with the above rules
+specify words that cannot be written with the above rules. The
+following example incorporates double quotes
@example
\lyrics @{ He said: "\"Let" my peo ple "go\"" @}
@end example
-However, at least for english texts, you should use
+
+This example is slightly academic, since it gives better looking
+results to use matched single quotes, @code{``} and @code{''}
@example
\lyrics @{ He said: ``Let my peo ple go'' @}
@end example
-to get the correct shape of the starting and ending quote.
@cindex hyphens
@subsection The Lyrics context
-@c TODO: document \newlyrics
-
Lyrics are printed by interpreting them in a @internalsref{Lyrics} context
@example
\context Lyrics \lyrics @dots{}
@internalsref{VocalName}. Music expressions
@internalsref{LyricEvent}.
-@refbugs
-
-@cindex ambiguity
-
-Input for lyrics introduces a syntactical ambiguity
-
-@example
-foo = bar
-@end example
-
-@noindent
-is interpreted as assigning a string identifier @code{\foo} such that
-it contains @code{"bar"}. However, it could also be interpreted as
-making or a music identifier @code{\foo} containing the syllable
-`bar'. The force the latter interpretation, use
-@example
-foo = \lyrics bar4
-@end example
@node Ambitus
@node Tablatures
@section Tablatures
+@cindex tablature
+@cindex guitar tablature
+
Tablature notation is used for notating music for plucked string
instruments. It notates pitches not by using note heads, but by
indicating on which string and fret a note must be played. LilyPond
@end lilypond
@cindex minimumFret
+@cindex fret
When no string is specified, the first string that does not give a
fret number less than @code{minimumFret} is selected. The default
}
@end lilypond
+For longer instrument names, it may be useful to increase the
+@code{indent} setting in the @code{\paper} block.
+
@seealso
Program reference: @internalsref{InstrumentName}.
settings. Hence, the MIDI file should not have more than 15 staves
(or 14 if you do not use drums). Other staves will remain silent.
+Not all MIDI players correctly handle tempo change in the MIDI
+output. Players that are known to work include
+@uref{timidity,http://timidity.sourceforge.net/}
+
@menu
* MIDI block::
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