> I sometimes add sticking to drum scores to assist readers by showing the
> preferred hand for each stroke.
>
> I'm aware of the ability to change the horizontal position of lyrics using
> '\override LyricText.self-alignment-X'.
>
> When I use '= #LEFT', the lyric is under the notehead, rather than the stem.
>
> When it comes to sticking, and when the vocalist is a drummer, I'd like to
> see the lyrics further left, i.e. right below the stem. Is there a tweak
> that will provide that?
>
> Here's an MWE:
>
> \version "2.24.0"
>
> % Drums
> Drums = \drummode {
> \repeat unfold 8 sn8
> }
>
> % Sticking
> Sticking = \lyricmode {
> \override Lyrics.LyricText.font-series = #'bold
> \override LyricText.self-alignment-X = #LEFT
>
> \repeat unfold 4 { R L }
> }
>
> \score {
> \new DrumStaff <<
> \new DrumVoice = "Drums" { \voiceTwo \Drums }
> \new Lyrics { \Sticking }
> >>
> }
Hello,
If the alignment of the sticking is otherwise consistent, i.e. always appearing
under the notehead, adding the following immediately under \override
LyricText.self-alignment-X = #LEFT might be a quick solution for you:
\override LyricText.extra-offset = #'(-0.75 . 0)
This allows not only the horizontal, but also vertical adjustments, as well.
Regards,
Yoshi
