On Tue, Apr 24, 2012 at 21:31, Helge Kruse <helge.kruse-nos...@gmx.net> wrote: > Thanks to all for the answer. I wasn't aware of the transposed notation > praxis for this instrument. So I think it will be best to write the actual > notes as they should appear on the sheet. This can make discussions with the > performers easier. > > If I generate a MIDI file to look for mistakes I will use the \transpose by > a fifth to get a well sounding output.
In order to get a good MIDI file, you may have to also use \transposition (as well as \transpose) to get it to sound right. My memory is always fuzzy on when this is needed, so every time I want to use MIDI, I have to look it up (and sometimes have to dance the trial-and-error dance). Best, Josiah _______________________________________________ lilypond-user mailing list lilypond-user@gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user