Re: instrument names in some contexts

[Wilbert Berendsen]

Op maandag 10 december 2007, schreef Mats Bengtsson:
> Wilbert Berendsen wrote:
> > Isn't it a good idea to add the instrument_name_engraver by default to
> > the ChoirStaff, GrandStaff and StaffGroup contexts?
>
> Sure! 

There is a little issue with the instrumentName in e.g. the ChoirStaff: when 
there are lyrics below the bottom-most staff, but not above the top staff 
(which is often the case) the Instrument Name is not exactly vertically 
centered in front of the system start brace, but appears to be too low 
(because the lyrics context below the bottom staff is also taken into 
account).

Having the instrument_name_engraver in the ChoirStaff is useful for 
double-choir music, etc.



(a little OT:)
> Why not go one step further and remove the PianoStaff context 
> completely.
> By now, the only difference compared to a GrandStaff is the
> Instrument_name_engraver
> which exists in the PianoStaff context, but not in GrandStaff.

Yes, but I think the PianoStaff should stay, there may be small adjustments 
(e.g. concerning kneed cross staff beams etc) that distinguish the 
PianoStaff. Also I think it is a very clear name for a staffgroup with a 
clear purpose. (I could imagine the GrandStaff being removed instead...)


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Wilbert Berendsen

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