Hi all,
So… In the musical I’m currently co-writing (and solo-engraving!), I’ve got a
bunch of different variables for the various vocal lines, e.g.
Frogs_Sammy_notes = { … }
Frogs_Sammy_lyrics = \lyricmode { … }
Frogs_Michael_notes = { … }
Frogs_Michael_lyrics = \lyricmode { … }
Frogs_chorus_upper_notes = { … }
Frogs_chorus_upper_lyrics = \lyricmode { … }
Frogs_chorus_lower_notes = { … }
Frogs_chorus_lower_lyrics = \lyricmode { … }
Depending on the final output (e.g., full score vs. piano/conductor vs.
choral/vocal etc.), these may be combined in different ways [a
process/workflow/toolchain which I would love to simplify/optimize in the very
near future!].
The immediate issue I have is that in March, I’m going in to a recording studio
with some players (guitar, bass, and drums) to collaboratively arrange/build
the band music. I want to provide the players with some sort of part to play
from, and they said a lead sheet (i.e., marks + chords + vocals + lyrics) would
be fine. I’d love to be able to tag different parts of the different variables
(notes and lyrics) and compile a single line they can follow.
Here’s my question:
In terms of efficiency (e.g., compilation time) and complexity (q.v., code
maintenance) would it be better to:
1. \tag the various sections in question and then try to combine them (using
\partcombine?) into a single vocal line; or
2. \addQuote everything and then \quoteDuring the appropriate sections? n.b. I
believe lyrics aren’t quoteable (right?)…
or maybe there’s a 3, 4, 5…? (e.g., a custom engraver?)
Thanks for any ideas/advice!
Kieren.
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