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1.7.1.6 Stems

Whenever a note is found, a Stem object is created automatically. For whole notes and rests, they are also created but made invisible.

Predefined commands

\stemUp, \stemDown, \stemNeutral.

Selected Snippets

To change the direction of stems on the center line of the staff, use

     
     a4 b c b
     \override Stem #'neutral-direction = #up
     a4 b c b
     \override Stem #'neutral-direction = #down
     a4 b c b

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See also

Snippets: Editorial .


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