> On Nov 27, 2024, at 12:12 PM, David Kastrup <d...@gnu.org> wrote:
> 
> Tim's Bitstream via LilyPond user discussion <lilypond-user@gnu.org 
> <mailto:lilypond-user@gnu.org>>
> writes:
> 
>> I am trying to get a G triad with added #11 in \chordmode.  G add #11
>> would be fine on the lead sheet as would G (add #11).  So far Lilypond
>> insists on making it a G7#11 and other variants on this.  I even
>> somehow got a G7sus4 9 once.
>> 
>> I am \include-ing roemer-chord.ly and have added 
>> 
>> <c e g fis'>-\markup {"add" \chordSharp "11" }
>> 
>> to no apparent avail.
>> 
>> I've tried various ways of calling this from the input file but
>> haven't figured out the right thing.  Currently I have g2:11+
>> resulting in G7#11 on the lead sheet.  How do I get the dominant 7 to
>> stop printing?  Seems like I am missing something basic here.
> 
> If you don't want it, don't include it.

> One way would be
> 
> \chordmode {c:3.5.11+}

That worked beautifully, thank you!

> 
>> FWIW I am using 2.19.83.  Updating Lily Pond to newer versions on the
>> Mac invariably involves breaking things, so I haven't gotten around to
>> doing it.
> 
> That sounds like something you should get fixed as it will cause an
> increasing amount of problems communicating with other people about
> things you try doing.

A very good point, but I don’t currently have the hours available to fix what 
breaks when I do the update. 

Tim

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