Re: Merge a Lilypond file/notation in Denemo

[Richard Shann]

On Sun, 2022-01-02 at 16:54 +0200, Lib Lists wrote:
> Hi RIchard,
> 
> On Sun, 2 Jan 2022 at 16:20, Richard Shann <richard@rshann.plus.com>
> wrote:
> > 
> > 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