On Fri, 06 Sep 2002 17:54:27 Han-Wen Nienhuys wrote:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> > > number is encoded in the fingering number, i.e.
> > >
> > > c4-3
> > >
> > > will put a fingering 3 on the note in normal staff, but put the note
> > > on string 3 on the tab staff (whereever that is).
> > >
> > > The current proposition is to use pitch names for indicating strings
> > > and continue the use of numbers for fingerings, i.e.
> > >
> > > c4-3-a
> > >
> > > play with 3rd finger, on string known as "a".
> >
> > I see. Use :3 or ;3 for the string, or some other
> > separator that is available to you. Continue
>
> that's a problem. We already use a lot of separators, and the more we
> use them, the less readable/typable the syntax will be, and the harder
> it will be to preprocess input with, say m4. Also, all other
> indications already use '-', i.e. -\f -\fermata , and even -( is
> allowed, iirc.
>
> `:' is already used for unmeasured tremolo, btw. Still available are
> $&@=`\;/
>
> I propose that / or \ be used
>
> c4-3\5
c4-3/5 <--- Excellent! Both are ok. / is usually
easier to type is all. The semantics is good, /5 being 'on'
the string. Easy to remember. Cool!
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