Re: Slurs in lyrics

[Chris Snyder]

Hi Mats,

Your solution works exceptionally well. The only issue I've had is
aligning the slurs with the ends and beginning of words (rather than the
center, where the hidden noteheads are). I can tweak this using
\override NoteHead #'X-offset commands.

Thanks so much for the tip! I'll put together a snippet for the LSR when
I get a chance.

-Chris

Mats Bengtsson wrote:
> Here's one possibility. Since you can redefine contexts, you can add the
> slur engraver to the Lyrics
> context. However, it turns out that slurs need to be attached to note
> heads, so there are a couple of
> other engravers that have to be added as well. Then, you can add the
> slurs attached to a line of
> dummy notes.
> 
> \version "2.12.0"
> \layout{
>  \context {
>    \Lyrics
>    \consists "Note_heads_engraver"
>    \consists "Slur_engraver"
>    \consists "Rhythmic_column_engraver"
>    \consists "Pitch_squash_engraver"
>    \override NoteHead #'transparent = ##t
>    squashedPosition = #2
>    % For slurs above the text, use the following line
> %    \override Slur #'direction = #UP
>  }
> }
> 
> 
> \new Lyrics <<
>  % The actual lyrics:
>  \lyricmode{ Here's the ly -- rics }
>  % The slurs, attached to dummy notes
>  { c2 c4 ( c ) }
>>>
> 
>   /Mats
> 
> Chris Snyder wrote:
>> I'm engraving a piece where I'd like to put dotted slurs directly in the
>> lyrics to instruct the singers to carry the note. I know there are other
>> ways to indicate this (such as dotted slurs over the notes, which is
>> what I've settled with currently), but I'd like to put the slurs over
>> the lyrics if possible.
>>
>> Does anyone know of a way to do this? My hunch is that there isn't a way
>> to do it without modifying the code, but I figured I'd check first.
>> Thanks.
>>
>> -Chris
>>
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