Re: Merge a Lilypond file/notation in Denemo

[Lib Lists]

On Sun, 2 Jan 2022 at 17:03, Richard Shann <richard@rshann.plus.com> wrote:
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> On Sun, 2022-01-02 at 16:54 +0200, Lib Lists wrote:
> > Hi RIchard,
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> > On Sun, 2 Jan 2022 at 16:20, Richard Shann <richard@rshann.plus.com>
> > wrote:
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> > > On Sun, 2022-01-02 at 14:12 +0200, Lib Lists wrote:
> > > > Hi and happy new year!
> > > >
> > > > Is there a way to import a .ly file in Denemo as a new movement
> > > > or
> > > > merge it with an existing one? I often take musical notes using
> > > > LilyBin on my phone (http://lilybin.com/), and I'm looking for a
> > > > way
> > > > to import those notes in Denemo, either as a new movement or
> > > > merging
> > > > the notes with an existing Denemo file. I'm aware Lilypond import
> > > > support is limited.
> > >
> > > You need:
> > > Command: Paste LilyPond notes
> > > Paste LilyPond notes from the text clipboard
> > > This will import music written as LilyPond syntax
> >
> > Thank you, it works perfectly for my needs (and I clearly didn't
> > check
> > long enough for a solution...)!
> >
> > > If the music is in \relative mode use Frescobaldi to convert it to
> > > absolute pitches (and if not in default language likewise).
> >
> > I managed to enter some notes in \relative mode without problems, is
> > there any specific reason why I should avoid it?
>
> relative notation is also valid absolute notation so notes of the
> correct name will be imported even though written as relative, but they
> will generally be at the wrong octave.
>
> Richard

Hi Richard,
Thanks for the clarification.

Cheers,
Lib
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