Re: \partial problem

[Mats Bengtsson]

> i don't understand why the \partial isn't taking effect at the
> beginning of this score.  can anyone explain?

I guess it must be in the same voice as the actual music, try:


\score {
      \context Staff = guitar < 
        \context Voice=melody { \global \melody }
        \context Voice=bass   { \global \bass   }
      >


    /Mats