RE: Odd output

[James Lowe]

Hello


-----Original Message-----
From: address@hidden on behalf of Marco Correia
Sent: Fri 12/10/2010 0:35
To: address@hidden
Subject: Odd output
 
Hi,

I just started using lilypond, so it is very possible that I'm making some 
mistake.

When compiling this example:

\include "english.ly"
{
\clef treble
\time 4/4
<<
 { fs'4 } 
 \\ 
 { f'4 } 
>>
}

I see two notes on fs (occupying the same position but with stems up and 
down). There is no indication that f is there.

Is this supposed to/ how do I fix it? 

--

I believe this is the known issue documented

Someone maybe able to give some better solutions but for instance you can

--

\include "english.ly"
{
\clef treble
\time 4/4
<<
 { fs'?4 } 
% This moves the second note to the right adjust the number as you see fit
 \once \override NoteColumn #'force-hshift = #1.7
 \\ 
 { f'!4 } 
>>
}

--

There is also a snippet in the documentation

http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.13/Documentation/snippets/simultaneous-notes#displaying-complex-chords

that might help.

and see

http://lilypond.org/doc/v2.13/Documentation/notation/multiple-voices#collision-resolution

also see the 'known issue' at the bottom of this page - believe this applies 
here even though 'chords' are mentioned.

James

PS To anyone else who knows, if this known issue does apply in this case, then 
it might be a good idea to not use the word 'chord' as that can mean different 
things to different types of musicians - if you see what I mean. We could 
therefore edit the documentation?