Hello Matthew,

2011/10/4 Matthew Collett <[email protected]>

> In the various 'ancient notation' styles, Lilypond automatically places a
> custos at the end of each line, and mostly gets it right.  But when there is
> a refrain or antiphon, a custos may be needed in an unexpected place or at a
> different pitch.  Is there any way to insert a custos manually, or override
> the placement of one?
> An example:
> The custos at the end of the third line should be F, not A, since the next
> note to be sung is the initial note of the antiphon, not that of the
> following verse.  Furthermore, it should be placed over the beginning of the
> 'Asperges' incipit, not at the end of the line. There should also be an
> identical custos at the incipit on the last line.
>

I am sorry, I cannot help you with the placement of custos, but I use to
typeset the music with the first word of antiphon too - this would solve
your problem.
I am curious about how have you obtained the resulting pdf with lilypond,
could I see your ly file?

With best Wishes,

Marek
--
Marek Klein
http://gregoriana.sk
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