Re: ties vs. slurs

[Graham Percival]

On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 14:09:29 -0700
GoochRules! <address@hidden> wrote:
>       Does lilypond handle "f8( f4)" and "f8~ f4" differently?  Is
>       ...~ ... 
> simply a short cut for ...( ...)?  What about "f8( f1)( f2)" vs. f8~ 
> f1~ f2?

Yes, it handles them differently.  On many instruments (such as
strings), there is a big difference between a tie between two notes and
a slur.  You may want to consult your music teacher or a musician friend
about the difference; it would be easier to explain in person with an
instrument to demonstrate, instead of via email.  :)

I believe that the shape of the tie ~ and slur () is slightly different,
and in the midi output a tie f4 ~ f4 will sound the same as f2, while a
slur f4( f4) will sound like f4 f4.

HTH,
- Graham