Re: Begin staff with a single barline?

[William Rehwinkel via LilyPond user discussion]

Dear Mark,

Try this:

\version "2.25.28"

\defineBarLine "|" #'(#t #t #t)

\score {
  \relative c' {
    \bar "|"
    c4 d e f g a b c
  }
}

Thanks. Does this work?
-William

On 9/27/25 8:55 PM, Mark Probert wrote:

Hi.

I am working on some teaching/learn material that involves displaying chords. To do this, I have turned off the clef and tine_signature engravers however, I'd like to have the staff start with a barline rather than be open.

I am sure there is an easy way to do this, however it escapes me. Any help appreciated

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-mark.