[puzzle] A Breve Problem

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Re: [puzzle] A Breve Problem

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Fellas there's no need for a cautionary accidental, for the previous measures do not change the f.
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Re: [puzzle] A Breve Problem

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DatOrganistTho wrote:
Thanks Knut but I prefer not to do this via vector. I'm trying to find a solution that allows me to log it away in the source file.
I'm not familiar with Lilypond's capabilities, but perhaps it would be possible to substitute the noteheads with regular whole notes, and draw vertical bars of the desired length using primitives?

Other than that, I think I'm out of ideas.
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Re: [puzzle] A Breve Problem

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This thread has pointed out difficulties in the design of the double whole note. Given these difficulties, one could always do this:
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Re: [puzzle] A Breve Problem

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That's a very simple and elegant solution, John, especially appropriate if the number of breves in the score is rather limited.
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Re: [puzzle] A Breve Problem

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John Ruggero wrote:This thread has pointed out difficulties in the design of the double whole note. Given these difficulties, one could always do this:

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This is a very elegant solution, indeed. I might go back and change it to this. Thanks!
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Re: [puzzle] A Breve Problem

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Thanks very much, Knut and DatOrganistTho!
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