Ah, that makes sense. I can see how the behavior would be useful there. I think part of the surprise is that when writing \new Dynamics voices I will only use spacer rests, and typically only specify the "s" the first time, leaving the rest of the piece described with just durations.
\new Dynamics { s1 | 2\< 2\> | 1\! } But if I try to use spacer rests in a musical context with pitches, then the compiler stops remembering the "s". \version "2.25.6" { c'4 4 4 4 % These are still "c"s | s4 4 4 4 } Would it be reasonable for this to be configurable, so that different parts could remember or forget rests as needed? On Sat, Feb 3, 2024 at 5:22 PM Jean Abou Samra <j...@abou-samra.fr> wrote: > Am I misunderstanding something, or is this a bug? Since the "r4" at the > start of the second measure is fully qualified, I was expecting the "4"s > that follow it to be quarter rests as well, but I'm seeing "c"s in the > rendered output. > > \version "2.25.6" > > { > c'4 r r r > % The middle 4s are "c"s instead of rests > | r4 4 4 b > } > > It's on purpose (even though I tend to agree that it is a bit quirky). One > reason is to simplify the writing of percussion lines, where the same drum > name is often repeated over and over, mixed with rests. > > Best, > > Jean >