That is not always a convenient format for working with drum parts
though. I would like to be able to use a syntax more like the
following:
test = \drummode {
<<
{ \voiceOne cymc4 cymc4 cymc4 cymc4 }
{ \voiceOne s4 sn4 s4 sn4 }
\\
{ \voiceTwo bd4 s4 bd4 s4 }
>>
}
\score {
\new DrumStaff {
<<
\set Staff.instrumentName = #"Drums"
\new DrumVoice {
\test
% \morePolyphonicPieces
}
>>
}
\layout { }
\midi {
\tempo 4 = 84
}
}
\version "2.18.2"
The above code generates a score just fine, but the MIDI file is empty
(aside from a header).
I don't actually know much about MIDI. I'm just using the play button
in Frescobaldi. It's helpful when transcribing.