2.1.1 Bar lines and bar checks
Bar lines
Single bar lines are automatically placed in the music so
there is no need to add them manually. Other types of bar
lines are added using \bar
, for example
\bar "||"
for a double bar line, or \bar "|."
for an ending bar line. For a full list of bar lines see
the
Bar lines.
g1 e1 \bar "||" c2. c'4 \bar "|."
Bar checks
Though not strictly necessary, bar checks should be
used in the input code to show where bar lines are expected
to fall. They are entered using the bar symbol, |
.
With bar checks, the program can verify that you’ve entered
durations that make each measure add up to the correct
length. Bar checks also make your input code easier to
read, since they help to keep things organized.
g1 | e1 | c2. c'4 | g4 c g e | c4 r r2 |
See also
Notation Reference:
Bar and bar number checks.
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