If you have not already done so, please read section 3.2.1 in the
2.11 Learning Manual called "I'm hearing Voices", but here's an
explanation of this particular piece of code.
First, all notes -must- be contained in a Voice. If a Voice is not
defined explicitly one is created behind the scenes.
To explain, first consider the example with the two lines beginning
\new DrumVoice removed.
The construction following \drummode contains two bars of music. The
first bar ( bd4 sn4 bd4 sn4) goes into a default Voice context, as one
has not been explicitly created for it. This is followed by a <<
...\\ ...>> construct for the second bar. This construct places {
\repeat unfold 16 hh16 } in a Voice called "1" and { bd4 sn4 bd4 sn4 }
in a Voice called "2". If these voices have not been explicitly
defined they are created "behind the scenes" automatically with these
names. The music in these two voices is then played in parallel, both
in bar 2. Two voices are required because the rhythms are different.
Finally, in earlier versions of LilyPond, the voices "1" and "2" had
to be explicitly defined before they could be used, hence the explicit
declarations \new Voice etc in the example you quoted. The {s1*2}
following simply enters two bars of skip notes, and these are in
parallel with the rest of the music due to the << .. >> round the
contents of \DrumStaff.
HTH. I'm afraid I can't help with Open Office though.
Trevor D
----- Original Message ----- From: "Levi Hendricks"
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Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 4:14 AM
Subject: OOoLilypond instilation problems and coding help
I am running windows XP (with sp2) and open office v 2.0.2 . I
followed the instructions on using lilypad with open office. I have
downloaded (and written in) the lilypond script as well as the open
office macro, i installed the macro as said in the instructions, but
when i press alt m an error orccurs. The message is this: "BASIC
syntax error. Dimension specifications do not match." it highlights a
portion of the code:"SortStringArray(sTemplate" approximately 4/5ths
the way down the page. I cant get the macro to work, can anyone help me?
On another note, I am reading the tutorial and manuals for lilypond,
but am having trouble assimilating all the information. I have done
some html and java programing so im no stranger to computer code, but
the "voices" concept is giving me trouble. I am using this program to
write percussion music for lessons that I am giving, and if someone
could help me disect some code this would be great:
\new DrumStaff <<
\new DrumVoice = "1" { s1 *2 }
\new DrumVoice = "2" { s1 *2 }
\drummode {
bd4 sn4 bd4 sn4
<<
{ \repeat unfold 16 hh16 }
\\
{ bd4 sn4 bd4 sn4 }
>>
}
>>
here is what I understand: DrumStaff creates a staff, thats simple.
drummode initiates the acceptance of sn bd hh etc. as valid input. I
also understand that there is a measure of alternating bd/sn hits for
4 beats before the 'polyphonic' measures. I understand that the
polyphonic measure uses two 'voices, one that is just the hh and one
that is the bd and sn.
Here is what I don't understand: the creation of \new DrumVoice = "1"
{ s1 *2 }. Why do i need to create new drum voices. And if im not
referencing them later, how does the code know which one is which. Are
"1" and "2" simply names, or do they have do do with stem directions,
or what? and what in heck does {s1 *2} mean?
Thank you for your help. I am new at using lilypad, i stumble across
it and don't know anyone else who can help me. This is the first time
I've used this mailing list so even if you cant help me, letting me
know that I've succeeded in asking for help would be nice. thanks.
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