Re: Slurs in lyrics

[Mats Bengtsson]

Chris Snyder wrote:
> Hi Mats,
>
> Your solution works exceptionally well. The only issue I've had is
> aligning the slurs with the ends and beginning of words (rather than the
> center, where the hidden noteheads are). I can tweak this using
> \override NoteHead #'X-offset commands.
>   
At least if you attach your lyrics to some typeset line of notes,
it might be easier to set the alignment of the syllables, since
then the hidden note heads that the slurs are attached to,
will align with the corresponding note heads in the music.
Below, you can find an example.
Hmmm, at second thought, you probably don't want that
weird alignment of the syllables to the note heads, so it
wasn't such a bright solution.

\version "2.12.0"
\layout{
\context {
  \Lyrics
  \consists "Note_heads_engraver"
  \consists "Slur_engraver"
  \consists "Rhythmic_column_engraver"
  \consists "Pitch_squash_engraver"
  \override NoteHead #'transparent = ##t
  squashedPosition = #2
  % For slurs above the text, use the following line
%    \override Slur #'direction = #UP
}
}

% Shorthands:
rr = \override LyricText #'self-alignment-X = #RIGHT
ll = \override LyricText #'self-alignment-X = #LEFT

\score{
<<
\new Voice = v \relative c' {c d e f }
\new Lyrics <<
% The actual lyrics:
\lyricsto v \lyricmode{ Here's the \ll ly -- \rr rics }
% The slurs, attached to dummy notes
{ c2 c4 ( c ) }
>>
>>
}

   /Mats
> Thanks so much for the tip! I'll put together a snippet for the LSR when
> I get a chance.
>
> -Chris
>
> Mats Bengtsson wrote:
>   
> > Here's one possibility. Since you can redefine contexts, you can add the
> > slur engraver to the Lyrics
> > context. However, it turns out that slurs need to be attached to note
> > heads, so there are a couple of
> > other engravers that have to be added as well. Then, you can add the
> > slurs attached to a line of
> > dummy notes.
> >
> > \version "2.12.0"
> > \layout{
> >  \context {
> >    \Lyrics
> >    \consists "Note_heads_engraver"
> >    \consists "Slur_engraver"
> >    \consists "Rhythmic_column_engraver"
> >    \consists "Pitch_squash_engraver"
> >    \override NoteHead #'transparent = ##t
> >    squashedPosition = #2
> >    % For slurs above the text, use the following line
> > %    \override Slur #'direction = #UP
> >  }
> > }
> >
> >
> > \new Lyrics <<
> >  % The actual lyrics:
> >  \lyricmode{ Here's the ly -- rics }
> >  % The slurs, attached to dummy notes
> >  { c2 c4 ( c ) }
> >     
> >   /Mats
> >
> > Chris Snyder wrote:
> >     
> > > I'm engraving a piece where I'd like to put dotted slurs directly in the
> > > lyrics to instruct the singers to carry the note. I know there are other
> > > ways to indicate this (such as dotted slurs over the notes, which is
> > > what I've settled with currently), but I'd like to put the slurs over
> > > the lyrics if possible.
> > >
> > > Does anyone know of a way to do this? My hunch is that there isn't a way
> > > to do it without modifying the code, but I figured I'd check first.
> > > Thanks.
> > >
> > > -Chris
> > >
> > >
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>
>   


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