Trevor: Thank you for your reply and the references.
Mark -----Original Message----- From: Trevor Daniels [mailto:t.dani...@treda.co.uk] Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 2:14 AM To: Mark Stephen Mrotek; lilypond-user@gnu.org Subject: Re: polymetics in piano Mark Stephen Mrotek wrote Saturday, August 31, 2013 2:06 AM > In a previous thread > (http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lilypond-user/2013-08/msg00673.html > ), a Chopin Nocturne was discussed that has polymetrics starting on > the second page of the score. I have looked at the .ly file > (attached) and have a minimal understanding of the "\set > Timing.measureLength = #(ly:make-moment 4 8)" command. Where in the > manual can I find a detailed explanation - especially the role of the two numbers? > > My particular goal is to write one 9/4 measure against three 3/4 measures. There is an example showing the changes needed to set polymetric music of the type you describe towards the end of this section of the Notation Reference: http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.17/Documentation/notation/modifying-context-p lug_002dins I think that shows all you need to write a 9/4 measure against three 3/4 measures. But the main section on polymetric notation showing more complex arrangements is here: http://www.lilypond.org/doc/v2.17/Documentation/notation/displaying-rhythms# polymetric-notation which explains all you need to know (I hope!) Trevor _______________________________________________ lilypond-user mailing list lilypond-user@gnu.org https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user
