Re: Strum notation

[Han-Wen Nienhuys]

Stephen Torri wrote:
> On Thu, 2006-01-05 at 14:44 +0100, Han-Wen Nienhuys wrote:
>
> > > ----- example #1 -----
> > > This one uses a specific head for notes and uses typical timings (e.g.
> > > quarter notes). The direction of strumming up or down is done by a
> > > character above the note. This would be used on a staff.
> > > http://www.accessrock.com/BeginningLessons/guitarchordgrid.asp
> > >
> > > Another similar to above
> > > http://www.acousticguitar.com/lessons/Simple_Sync/3.shtml
> >
> > I think you can use the "slash" note head style to get this type of notation
> >
> >   \override NoteHead #'style = #'slash
>
>
> Thanks. Do you know how I can indicate whether the musician should be
> strumming down or up?

try \upbow & \downbow

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