Re: repeat

[David Kastrup]

James <address@hidden> writes:

> Xavier,
>>
>>  Although the bar line types signifying repeats may be inserted
>>  manually they do not in themselves cause LilyPond to recognize a
>>  repeated section. Such repeated sections are better entered using
>>  the various repeat commands (see Repeats), which automatically print
>>  the appropriate bar lines.
>
> Yes I saw that and I always think 'so?'.
>
> I assume (and there is no explanation so if anyone can enlighten me)
> this is for things like midi?

At some point of time it may also be for things like slurs and ties and
lyric ties into alternatives.  While LilyPond does not support them yet,
there is no reason why it shouldn't.

-- 
David Kastrup