Hi Johannes, >> As a workaround, I could use "\once \override LyricText.self-alignment-X = >> #LEFT" - but I'd like to understand the logic and whether there is a more >> elegant way... > > The logic is that a syllable is centered, except when it starts a melisma, in > which case it is left-aligned. This is intentional.
Possibly relevant/useful: https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/lilypond-user/2015-12/msg00022.html Cheers, Kieren. ______________________________________________ My work day may look different than your work day. Please do not feel obligated to read or respond to this email outside of your normal working hours.
