Re: condense multi-measure repeats in drum part?

[Kieren MacMillan]

Hi Matthew,

> When engraving this part, the multi-measure rests are written out in full, 
> rather than as groups of multi-measure rests

In 2.19, you can use

\version "2.18.2"
\score {
   \new DrumStaff <<
      \override MultiMeasureRest.expand-limit = #2
      \drummode {
         \compressMMRests {
           R1*4 
           R1*8 
           R1*10 
           R1*4
         }
         cab4 cab cab r
      }
   >>
}

I don’t have 2.18 installed, but I believe you would use

\version "2.18.2"
\score {
   \new DrumStaff <<
      \override MultiMeasureRest.expand-limit = #2
      \drummode {
         \compressFullBarRests
         R1*4 
         R1*8   
         R1*10 
         R1*4
         cab4 cab cab r
      }
   >>
}

Hope this helps!
Kieren.
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