Re: \repeat volta 2 {} doesn't repeat notes in the .MIDI file

[Phil Holmes]

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Subject: \repeat volta 2 {} doesn't repeat notes in the .MIDI file


> I have the following LilyPond file:
>
>
> \score {
>    \new PianoStaff <<
>        \set PianoStaff.midiInstrument = "acoustic grand"
>
>        \new Staff {
>            \tempo 4 = 120
>            \relative c' {
>                c e g e
>                \repeat volta 2 {
>                    c f a f
>                }
>            }
>        }
>    >>
>    \midi { }
>    \layout{ }
> }
>
> However, in the midi generated only 8 notes are played: C E G E C F A F.
>
> I expect a total of 12 notes to be played: C E G E C F A F C F A F.
>
> How can I make the repeat effective in the MIDI file as well?

Have you looked in the Notation Reference section "3.5.4 Repeats in MIDI"?


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Phil Holmes