On Thu, 2 Oct 2003, Barry Say wrote: > > Under what circumstances would you want a word or > > symbol in the lyrics to align with a rest?
> I have seen this in the case where words are spoken > are shouted or indications such as (clap) (stamp). > I think the question is why should it be forbidden? To maintain compatibility with existing ABC software and ABC music files. Currently, syllables will be aligned with the notes following a rest. Your suggestion to use percussion notes instead of rests for purposes like these, seems cleaner. Groeten, Irwin Oppenheim [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~~~* The ABC Standard http://abc.sourceforge.net/standard/ To subscribe/unsubscribe, point your browser to: http://www.tullochgorm.com/lists.html
