[Denemo-devel] Re: [bug #29227] Problems with tied notes

[Nils Gey]

The real question is: 
Why does Denemo/Lilypond automatically assumes a slur is a melisma? This is 
true for some kind of music and its convenient to have, but it must be possible 
to turn this off.

Nils

On Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:45:29 +0000
Nils Gey <address@hidden> wrote:

> 
> Follow-up Comment #1, bug #29227 (project denemo):
> 
> There is no bug in Denemo. At least not in 0.8.14 and I don't think in
> 0.8.12, too.
> 
> Here is how its done right:
> 
> 1)Use the right lilypond syntax for lyrics. Divide words with " -- ", not
> with a simple dash.
> This is the correct beginning
> Come down O love di -- vine. Seek thou this soul of mine.
> 
> If you want long melismas use the underscore for each blank note.: "Glo -- _
> _ _ _ ri -- a". 
> 
> 2)Use the right musical terms and then the right functions. A "tie" ties two
> notes of the same pitch to create durations over a barline or to create
> durations which can not be expressed with dots. Did you not get lilypond
> errors or warnings in Denemos console?
> 
> A "slur" is used for legato or melisma, which is what you want 
> it. Use the Slur. 
> 
> Nils
> 
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