I am reworking our Office Books (public prayer books) and as part of that I am putting together a hymn template I have come reasonably close to what I want, thanks to modifying the hymn template found in Frescobaldi. I only need one voice and it isn't SATB. Here is a snippet::
first = \relative c'' {
\override Score.SpacingSpanner.strict-note-spacing = ##t
\set Score.proportionalNotationDuration = #(ly:make-moment 1/10)
\key g \minor
g4 g g g g g f f4.
g4 g g g f g g g2
g4 g g f e f e d4.
e4 f f f e g f f2 f4(
g f) e2( f)
}
\score {
\new Staff \with { \remove "Bar_engraver" \remove "Time_signature_engraver" } <<
\new Voice = "first" { \voiceOne \first }
\new Lyrics \lyricsto "first" \verseOne
\new Lyrics \lyricsto "first" \verseTwo
\new Lyrics \lyricsto "first" \verseThree
>>
}
A few points. This almost gives me what I am looking for. But:
1. Lets say I add a rest (say, r4) after the f4. The rest goes on the top line rather than the middle one. Granted, my knowledge of music theory can fit in a thimble with room to spare, but that does not seem right to me
2. What would be considered "best practice" when dealing with hymns where the refrain is first, such as in "Lift High the Cross?"
I subscribe to the digest and don't have 24/7 internet access (for which I am truly grateful!), so it may be a while before I respond to replies. direct replies would be fine as well
cordially,
br. bruno
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Br. Bruno Boyko OSB oliv, Prior, Gardener, Baker, Technical Writer, etc
Our Lady of Guadalupe Abbey
Pecos NM USA