> Are you using version 1.5.x, and if so, is there a particular reason?
No, I'm using 1.4.9; I can't see using a development version when there's a stable release available. > > filename = "plainchant.ly" > Is this filename bit necessary? 'Tisn't necessary, but it's handy to have. > > d--2 [e8 f8] g4 | a--4 [b8 e8] [b,8 e8 d8 c8] | > > My LilyPond, version 1.4.8 on Linux, chokes here (on the d--2), which is > why I ask about what version you're using No; according to Mats, I made a syntax error. I should have said d2-- , to produce a half note with a tenuto mark. Sam _______________________________________________ Lilypond-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user