Re: Align lyrics under the stem, not the notehead

[David Wright]

On Tue 28 Jan 2025 at 19:04:46 (-0800), Stu McKenzie wrote:
> 
> I sometimes add sticking to drum scores to assist readers by showing
> the preferred hand for each stroke.
> 
> I'm aware of the ability to change the horizontal position of lyrics
> using '\override LyricText.self-alignment-X'.
> 
> When I use '= #LEFT', the lyric is under the notehead, rather than the stem.
> 
> When it comes to sticking, and when the vocalist is a drummer, I'd
> like to see the lyrics further left, i.e. right below the stem.  Is
> there a tweak that will provide that?

"Left" places the /left/ side of the lyric underneath the note.
So using right instead may do what you want.

If even that is not far enough, you could modify your lyrics
to R_ L_, which will shove them yet further over.

Cheers,
David.