Re: How do I use allabreve for 2/4 music?

[Paul Scott]

Sven Axelsson wrote:

> Hi List.
>
> This question is for Lilypond 2.4.2.
>
> I am using Lilypond to typeset music for the Scottish Highland Bagpipes, and
> we have some 2/4 music (Reels) that are supposed to have an allabreve time
> signature. Now, in Lilypond is hard coded to 2/2, so how would I change that?
>
>  
To use numbers in time signatures:
\override Staff.TimeSignature #'style = #'numbered

To use common or allabreve:
\override Staff.TimeSignature #'style = #'C

For further details go to:
"Program Reference/Backend/All layout objects/TimeSignature"

HTH

Paul Scott