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2.2.2 Simple notation

LilyPond adds some notation elements automatically. In the next example, we have only specified four pitches, but LilyPond has added a clef, a time signature, and rhythms.

{
  c' e' g' e'
}

This behavior may be altered, but in most cases these automatic values are useful.

Pitches
Durations (rhythms)
Rests
Time signature
Tempo marks
Clef
All together