> 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

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