[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> The first is when a section is very high, it is often written an octave lower
> and then an "8" is written above the music, with a dotted or solid line lasting
> until the music is low enough to be written at the correct pitch.
This isn't supported yet, but you can fake it using octaviated clefs
(eg. \clef "G^8")
> My second problem is tempo markings above the score - the only way I have been
> able to do these is by attaching them to a note (eg. a8^"Poco moto") but this
> gives a big gap after the note. Is there a better way?
try setting \property textEmptyDimension, grep the examples.
> o Piano sustain pedal signs and endings (a large asterisk) go below the score -
> easily done using lyrics but a proper "Ped." sign included in the font would
> be much nicer.
Yep. It's in the TODO. You may design one yourself, if you like
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