> I sometimes add sticking to drum scores to assist readers by showing the > preferred hand for each stroke. > > I'm aware of the ability to change the horizontal position of lyrics using > '\override LyricText.self-alignment-X'. > > When I use '= #LEFT', the lyric is under the notehead, rather than the stem. > > When it comes to sticking, and when the vocalist is a drummer, I'd like to > see the lyrics further left, i.e. right below the stem. Is there a tweak > that will provide that? > > Here's an MWE: > > \version "2.24.0" > > % Drums > Drums = \drummode { > \repeat unfold 8 sn8 > } > > % Sticking > Sticking = \lyricmode { > \override Lyrics.LyricText.font-series = #'bold > \override LyricText.self-alignment-X = #LEFT > > \repeat unfold 4 { R L } > } > > \score { > \new DrumStaff << > \new DrumVoice = "Drums" { \voiceTwo \Drums } > \new Lyrics { \Sticking } > >> > }
Hello, If the alignment of the sticking is otherwise consistent, i.e. always appearing under the notehead, adding the following immediately under \override LyricText.self-alignment-X = #LEFT might be a quick solution for you: \override LyricText.extra-offset = #'(-0.75 . 0) This allows not only the horizontal, but also vertical adjustments, as well. Regards, Yoshi