I would like to see some notations in the manual `expanded�. Especially, it would be very useful to include in Section `5.7.8 Articulations� with all accents, pralls, mordents, etc. explanations how these marks have been used in the past. For example, give briefly an etymologic overview on how J.S. Bach used `turn�, `mordent�, `prall�.
Putting such information about the etymology (or development) of engraved music would transform the manual to an invaluable resource of Engraved Music. Thus, it could serve at the same time as the LilyPond manual and as a compulsory reading in the `Academy of Engraved Music�. Also, the bibliography references should be included sooner or later. Here are the sections which could be `expanded� (my list): 5.7.8 Articulations - etymologic overview: which systems are available 5.7.9 Running trills - starting on the note or above? speed? 5.7.12 Glissando - what does it mean in instruments with 12-tone, 24-tone, or continuous tuning 5.8.7 Measure repeats - how to separate the marks which repeat the bar once, two or three times, etc. 5.10.4 Arpeggio - speed, to `pre-play� or to `start-at and post-play�? 5.12.1 Harmonic notes - when and how these are used? These instructions would then also serve as a specification on what we wanted to implement and why. -- Greetings, Heikki Junes _______________________________________________ lilypond-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-devel
