Re: 6/8 time triplets problem

[Chip]

In 6/8 time, as mentioned in the subject so no inferring necessary, I 
want triplet quarter notes, 3 quarters over 2 counts, per bar. A total 
of 6 quarter notes, triplets, in two bars. What is wrong with coding it 
the way I have it?
--
Chip

Kieren MacMillan wrote:
> Hi Chip,
>
> > In the following code the triplets do not work properly
>
> 1. If you are going to post code, post everything needed to make it 
> compile correctly — in this case, you omitted the time signature (6/8, 
> I'm inferring) and the \include "english.ly".
>
> > there are two measures of quarter note triplets followed by
> > a dotted half note - they all end up in one measure together.
>
> That's because Lilypond is doing exactly what you've asked it to do, 
> in light of the \times 2/3 command.
> What are you hoping to see in those bars?
>
> Kieren.
>
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