>> Is there an accepted way of notating an ottava sign for only part of a staff? I have a two-handed chord of which the LH part needs to be an octave lower than notated, but the RH part is at pitch.
>> I realise that this isn't really a LilyPond question but a general music engraving one (it may turn into a LilPond question depending on the answer, though)..
> Do you have “Behind Bars” by Elaine Gould? It’s kind of the definitive starting place for all such questions — and an essential (I believe) addition to any engraver’s library.
> Hope that helps!
> Kieren.
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