RE: Newbie Problems

[Peter Gentry]

I always use R*3/4*1 the 1 can be replaced by the number of bars rest you want 
- 3/4 is the time signtaure.

You also need  \set Score.skipBars = ##t if more than one bars rest.

R*x/y*n is better than any rn because the whole bar rest is centered in the bar

Learning Lilypond is easy at first but as your demands increase so does the 
difficulty - good luck on your journey. 

I have just about reached the edge of the woods....