Re: LP printing problems

[Paul Scott]

Dave Phillips wrote:
> Paul Scott wrote:
>
> > Dave Phillips wrote:
> >
> > > Paul Scott wrote:
> > >
> > > > I'm not aware of any recent spacing changes.  Could you produce a 
> > > > very short example which shows this behavior with the two different 
> > > > versions?
> > >
> > >
> > > See the LP notice at the bottom of this page:
> > >
> > >    http://www.linux-sound.org/dlp-music-lilypond/gfhtrio4/gfhtrio4.html
> >
> > I missed the "text" font part.  That version looks double-spaced or 
> > stretched to fit the line.  All I can say is that it looks great in 
> > 2.9.13. 
>
> Maybe I'll upgrade. I don't usually have any horrifying problems 
> compiling it here.
Why compile it yourself?  The GUB's (Grand Unified Binaries - 
installers) on the web site work great.  I run Debian sid and rarely 
have trouble.
> Note that when I use make-pango-font-tree the spacing reverts to what 
> I'm used to seeing.
Understood.  I've never needed to try that.
> > It looks like a fun piece.  I'm a flutist.  It looks like it might 
> > also be great with bass or alto flute substituted for the harp.  Our 
> > Tucson Flute Club has two flute ensembles who might be interested in 
> > playing it.
>
> Have at it. Any guitarists around ? The part's pretty easy but it 
> sounds cool. :)
Yeah.  A couple of our members are in professional flute and guitar duos.
> > I might suggest using R1 instead of r1 for your whole measure rests.
>
> Nice, thanks again. I've updated the Web page, thanks a lot for 
> helping make it look better.
Glad it helped.

Take care,

Paul