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Re: Mute notation
From: |
James Bailey |
Subject: |
Re: Mute notation |
Date: |
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:09:26 +0200 |
On Jul 19, 2010, at 9:47 PM, address@hidden wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I want to write a notation for Djembe. Normal notation in Lilypond is fine.
> But how can I write a "mute" tone. This is one hand on the Djembe, which
> mutes the sound and the other hand plays the normal tone, f.e. the bass. Mute
> is rarely used. I think about a special token which mark the tone should be
> played as mute.
>
> But how? Any suggestions?
>
> With regards,
>
> Bernard
I think the important question is how do you want it to look. If there is an
established practice, there is probably (at least with postscript) a way to
implement it in lilypond, there is also the possibility of repurposing existing
symbols for you goal.