On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 14:09:29 -0700 GoochRules! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does lilypond handle "f8( f4)" and "f8~ f4" differently? Is > ...~ ... > simply a short cut for ...( ...)? What about "f8( f1)( f2)" vs. f8~ > f1~ f2?
Yes, it handles them differently. On many instruments (such as strings), there is a big difference between a tie between two notes and a slur. You may want to consult your music teacher or a musician friend about the difference; it would be easier to explain in person with an instrument to demonstrate, instead of via email. :) I believe that the shape of the tie ~ and slur () is slightly different, and in the midi output a tie f4 ~ f4 will sound the same as f2, while a slur f4( f4) will sound like f4 f4. HTH, - Graham _______________________________________________ Lilypond-user mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/lilypond-user
