c
@end lilypond
-Notation objects which are attached to invisible notes are still
-visible.
+Note heads, stems, and flags, and rests are invisible. Beams
+are invisible if they start on a hidden note. Objects that are
+attached to invisible notes are still visible.
@lilypond[verbatim,quote,relative=2]
-c4( d)
+e8(\p f g a)--
\hideNotes
-e4(\p f)--
+e8(\p f g a)--
@end lilypond