Re: Equal bar lengths

[David Kastrup]

Andrew Bernard <address@hidden> writes:

> Dear list,
>
> I am working on scores by a contemporary composer of the new
> complexity school (although I don't like such labels, it is a fair
> description). The notation is dense and complex. One characteristic
> the composer insists on is having beatmarks (I implement this with
> mensurstriche layout) at exactly ruled equal distances in his
> scores. I regard this as similar to notating on graph paper, with
> distance indicating scaled time. Not sure I agree with this, but it's
> something the composer desires.
>
> The question is therefore, is there any way to make bars have equal
> length in lilypond, equal width on the paper, regardless of the number
> of notes and objects in the bar? I _know_ this cuts against all the
> principles of fine engraving, but surprisingly, it looks OK in the
> dense handwritten manuscripts.

<URL:http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.16/Documentation/notation/proportional-notation>

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David Kastrup