\once \override TextScript #'extra-offset = #'( -5.0 . 0.0 )
R1*8^\markup { "Verse 1" }
Any ideas why these didn't work, and how can I do it?
extra-offset should have worked.
The simple reason that it doesn't work is that textual indications attached
to multi-measure rests are controled
Peter Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> Dear list,
> I have a text on a multibar rest, like this: R1*8^"Verse 1"
> The text appears centred on the rest. But I would like it
> aligned to the left, to indicate that it refers to the
> beginning of the rest. I've tried the following, but they
From: "Peter Clarke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 9:44 AM
Dear list,
I have a text on a multibar rest, like this: R1*8^"Verse 1"
The text appears centred on the rest. But I would like it
aligned to the left, to indicate that it refers to the
beginning of the rest. I've
On 17-May-06, at 7:44 AM, Peter Clarke wrote:
R1*8^\markup { \hspace #-5 "Verse 1" }
Try using \translate or \transpose (I can't remember the actual command
name). You may need to construct it like this:
\markup { \hspace #0 \translate ... }
\once \override TextScript #'extra-offset = #'
Dear list,
I have a text on a multibar rest, like this:R1*8^"Verse 1"
The text appears centred on the rest. But I would like it
aligned to the left, to indicate that it refers to the
beginning of the rest. I've tried the following, but they
didn't make any difference:
R1*8^\markup { \hspa
