Andrew Bernard <andrew.bern...@gmail.com> writes: > Dear list, > > I am working on scores by a contemporary composer of the new > complexity school (although I don't like such labels, it is a fair > description). The notation is dense and complex. One characteristic > the composer insists on is having beatmarks (I implement this with > mensurstriche layout) at exactly ruled equal distances in his > scores. I regard this as similar to notating on graph paper, with > distance indicating scaled time. Not sure I agree with this, but it's > something the composer desires. > > The question is therefore, is there any way to make bars have equal > length in lilypond, equal width on the paper, regardless of the number > of notes and objects in the bar? I _know_ this cuts against all the > principles of fine engraving, but surprisingly, it looks OK in the > dense handwritten manuscripts.
<URL:http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.16/Documentation/notation/proportional-notation> -- David Kastrup _______________________________________________ lilypond-user mailing list lilypond-user@gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user
