Re: Mute notation

[James Bailey]

On Jul 19, 2010, at 9:47 PM, address@hidden wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I want to write a notation for Djembe. Normal notation in Lilypond is fine. 
> But how can I write a "mute" tone. This is one hand on the Djembe, which 
> mutes the sound and the other hand plays the normal tone, f.e. the bass. Mute 
> is rarely used. I think about a special token which mark the tone should be 
> played as mute.
> 
> But how?  Any suggestions?
> 
> With regards,
> 
> Bernard

I think the important question is how do you want it to look. If there is an 
established practice, there is probably (at least with postscript) a way to 
implement it in lilypond, there is also the possibility of repurposing existing 
symbols for you goal.