Re: Combining lyrics lines

[Reedmace Star]

* 2012-03-16 10:42 +0100 coffer:
> Reedmace Star wrote:
> > Now, the lyrics to "a" and "b" appear on separate lines, like this:
> >      maybe
> >      
> >              that the
> > 
> > Instead, I would like to see them combined on one line whereever
> > 
> > possible, like this:
> >      maybe   that the
>
> I think the easiest way is just to "recall" the first lyric line by
> using the \context command:
> 
> \version "2.14.2"
> 
> <<
>   \new Staff <<
>     \new Voice = "a" { f'4 g' r2 | s1 }
>     \new Voice = "b" { s1        | a'2 g' }
>   >>
>   \new Lyrics = "LineOne" \lyricsto "a" \lyricmode { may -- be }
>   \context Lyrics = "LineOne" \lyricsto "b" \lyricmode { that the }
> >>

Another great idea, thank you. As long as there is strictly no overlap 
between the vocal parts (as in my present case) this works perfectly.

Best regards,

RS