Re: position whole measure rest

[Brett Duncan]

Wilbert Berendsen wrote:
> Hello, I know that I can position a rest vertically using e.g. d'1\rest .
>
> But how can I alter the vertical position of a whole-measure rest (R1)? I want 
> it to move outside the staff, so it should also get a ledger line.
>
> \relative c' <<
>         { e2 e4 a } \\
>         { R1 }
>
> The R1 is drawn too close to the notes.
>
> TIA,
> with best regards,
> Wilbert Berendsen

Something like this?

    <<
        { e'2 e4 a } \\
        { \override MultiMeasureRest #'staff-position =#-7  R1 }
    >>

HTH,
Brett