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 @node Top, , , 
 @top
 
+@chapter New features in 2.1 since 2.0
+
+@ignore
+Unreleased:
+
+@itemize
+@end itemize
+
+Version 2.1.9
+@end ignore
+
+@itemize @bullet
+@item Default staff sizes are now scalable. There are two new mechanisms for
+setting staff sizes is. Both are demonstrated in this fragment:
+
+@example
+  #(set-staff-size 15)
+  \paper @{
+    #(paper-set-staff-size (* 15 pt))
+  @}   
+@end example
+
+
+@noindent
+Both have  the same effect on the global layout  of a
+piece. Similarly, the paper size may be changed as follows
+
+@example
+  #(set-paper-size "a4")
+@end example 
+
+
+@item
+   Warnings for bar check errors are more cleverly printed.  This
+makes barCheckSynchronize superfluous. barCheckSynchronize is now
+switched off by default.
+
+Warning: this will cause problems in scores that use bar checks to
+shorten measures.
+
+@item
+ The black note head was made a little rounder, which causes a less
+ frantic graphic impression.
+
+@item
+A more concise syntax for checking octaves was introduced. A note may
+be followed by @code{=}@var{quotes} which indicates what its absolute
+octave should be.  In the following example, 
+
+@example
+  \relative c'' @{ c='' b=' d,='' @}        
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+the @code{d} will generate a warning, because a @code{d''} is
+expected, but a @code{d'} is found.
+
+@item There is a new mechanism for putting lyrics to melodies.
+With this mechanism, @code{LyricVoice}s can be put melodies
+individually, allowing for different melismatic sections in every
+@code{LyricVoice}. See @file{input/regression/lyric-combine-new.ly}.
+
+@item Formatting of ottava brackets has been improved.
+
+@item Bar lines may now be dotted.
+
+
+@item The documentation now has links to a wiki, where everyone can
+add personal comments to the manual.
+
+@item Contexts may now be changed locally for an isolated music
+expression. For example,
+  
+@example
+  \new Voice \with @{
+     \consists "Pitch_squash_engraver"
+  @} @{
+    c'4
+  @}
+@end example
+
+@item The syntax for changing staffs has changed. The keyword
+@code{\change} should now be used, e.g.
+
+@example
+  \change Staff = up
+@end example 
+
+@item Features of spanner contexts, like @code{Staff}, can now be changed
+  using @code{\property}, eg.
+
+@example
+  \new Staff @{
+       \property Staff.StaffSymbol \set #'line-count = #4
+       c'4
+  @} 
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+puts a quarter note C on a staff with 4 lines.  
+
+
+@item Multi measure rests are now truly centered between the
+clefs/barlines of the staff, their position is independent of symbols
+on the other staffs.
+
+@item Collision resolution for dots in chords has been improved greatly. 
+
+@item
+Spacing following barlines was improved for widely stretched lines.
+
+@item
+Lyric hyphens and extenders now conform to standard typesetting
+practice.
+
+@item
+Lyrics are now aligned under note heads conforming to engraving
+standards. The responsible code has been rewritten, and is drastically
+simpler from the previous version. To aid this rewrite, the syntactic
+function of the extender line ( __ ) has been changed: it is now
+attached to the lyric syllable.
+
+@item
+When redefining a context, the associated identifier is also
+updated. For example, after reading the following snippet,
+@example
+ \translator @{
+        \ScoreContext
+        autoBeaming = ##f
+ @}
+@end example
+the definition of @code{ScoreContext} is updated to include the changed
+setting.
+
+
+@item
+The weight of the stafflines is now heavier at smaller staff sizes.
+The font has been modified to match this look: at smaller sizes, the
+font is heavier and the note heads are more rounded.
+
+@item Processing scores is now done while parsing the file. New
+Scheme functions give more flexibility: for example, it is now possible
+interpret a score, collecting synchronized musical events in a list, and
+manipulate that information using inline Scheme. For an example, see
+@file{input/no-notation/recording.ly}.
+
+@item Font sizes can now truly be scaled continuously: the  @code{font-size}
+is similar to the old @code{font-relative-size}, but may be set to
+fractional values; the closest design size will be scaled to achieve
+the desired size. As a side-effect, there are now no longer
+limitations in using smaller fonts (eg. grace notes) at small staff
+sizes.
+
+@item The appearance of stem tips is now also engraved with rounded corners.
+
+@item
+The placement of accidentals on chords and ledgered notes is improved.
+
+@end itemize
+
+
 @chapter New features in 2.0 since 1.8
 
 @itemize