Re: String number tuning

[Bobber]

Tried it but nothing happens:
> % measure 2:
>       <<
>          { r8 c'8 e8 c8 e4 } \\
>          {  \set fingeringOrientations = #'(right) c,2.-4 }
>       >>


David Stocker wrote:
> 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?

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Bob Wooldridge
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