Re: pedal markings in dynamic context

[Phil Holmes]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Simon Bailey" <address@hidden>
To: <address@hidden>
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:10 PM
Subject: pedal markings in dynamic context


> hi,
>
> i have a question regarding the spacing of dynamic contexts. given the 
> following (contrived for simplicity) snippet:

[snip snippet]

> this is a very simplified example, but it highlights the problem. is there 
> any way to make the pedal markings in bar 1-2 and on beat 3 of bar 3 
> closer to the staff? i have attached a screen shot of a real world 
> example -- bar 3 is particularly bad in this case, and i'd prefer to have 
> the pedal markings closer to the staff.
>
> i know i could twiddle the Y-offset for the given bar, but i have a gut 
> feeling that it might be possible to move the whole dynamic line closer to 
> the staff and let the pedal markings on the lowest notes drop below the 
> "normal" line.

That's the point of a dynamics context.  From the NR: "Pedal indications may 
be placed in a Dynamics context, which aligns them on a horizontal line."

Why not use a separate voice?

\score {
 <<
   \new Staff {
   <<
     \new Voice \music
     \new Voice \pedals
   >>
   }
 >>
}


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Phil Holmes