Re: Problem with Syntax

[Paul Scott]

Monica wrote:
> To the crew at Lilypond. Hi. And first let me thank you for creating a program 
> such as this. I am already finding so much use in it. However, yesterday was 
> my first day using it and I'm having a bit of a problem with putting in a time 
> signature and a clef. I followed the instructions on the site exactly but it 
> doesn't work. Here's what I've been having a problem with.
>
> I put in \time {2/4} but it keeps telling me error: syntax error, unexpected 
> \time
>
> \time {2/4} and error: errors found, ignoring music expression
> \time 
>       {2/4}
>   
Leave off the braces:
\time 2/4
is what you need.
> The same thing is happening with the clef. And the key signature. Am I missing 
> a program that I need in order for these to work? I'm not sure what I'm doing 
> wrong so hopefully someone will be able to help me. Thank you! 
>   
Always post a *simple* example of what is not working for you as you did 
above.  Maybe the clef problem is similar to the time problem.

HTH,

Paul Scott