For those who have wondered what got discussed by the abc standards committee, here is a summary of our discussion. The section numbers referred to can be found at
http://abc.sourceforge.net/standard-propose/ James Allwright This is a summary of the new features proposed in the new abc standard : Section Feature Description ------- ------- ----------- 2.1.0.3 F: File name 2.1.0.3 U: Macro definition 3.13.0.1 3.13.0.2 2.1.0.3 w: lyrics aligned with tune 2.1.0.6 K: global accidentals 2.1.0.6 K: clef specifier with clef= and without 3.9.0.2 3.2.0.4 // Multiple / to specify note length 3.9.0.4 [] In-line fields 3.11.0.2 A{g}<A Grace notes within broken rhythm 3.12.0.2 THLMPS pre-defined musical symbols 3.12.0.4 ! ! musical terms and symbols list 3.15.0.2 " " Accompaniment chord format 3.15.0.3 " / " Meaning of / within an accompaniment chord 3.15.0.4 " ()" Alternate chords 3.16.0.1 _<>@ Text Annotation 3.18.0.1 Q: Beat unit Sections where the committee all agree: 3.2.0.4 // 3.9.0.4 [] 3.11.0.2 A{g}<A 3.15.0.4 " ()" 3.16.0.1 _<>@ Sections needing minor modification: 2.1.0.3 F: 2.1.0.3 w: 2.1.0.9 Note lengths Sections needing much work: 2.1.0.3 U: 3.13.0.1 3.13.0.2 2.1.0.6 K: (GAs) 2.1.0.6 K: (clefs) 3.9.0.2 3.12.0.2 THLMPS 3.12.0.4 ! ! 3.15.0.2 " " 3.18.0.1 Q: To subscribe/unsubscribe, point your browser to: http://www.tullochgorm.com/lists.html
