Re: String number tuning

[David Stocker]

Bob,

Not only is it possible, but it is probable that doing so will increase 
your fun quotient with LilyPond.

You'll be interested in 
http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.12/Documentation/user/lilypond/Inside-the-staff#Fingering-instructions

In particular, be aware that modifications like \set 
fingeringOrientations = '#(left) don't have an effect on fingerings 
placed on notes which are not within a chord construct. That is, if you 
want a single note fingering to go left (or right or down), you'll have 
to put it into chord braces -- <b-1>4 rather than b4-1 (that trips up a 
lot of new users when they start modifying fingering placements).

Have fun,

David


Bobber wrote:
> I would like to have more control over where string numbers, left hand 
> fingerings and right hand fingers are placed.  I mean putting them 
> below a note, to the side or above.  Is this possible?