+* Specify durations for at least the first note of every bar.
+
+* If possible, end with a complete bar.
+
+* Comments should go on their own line, and be placed before the
+ line(s) to which they refer.
+
+* Add extra spaces around { } marks; ie
+ not: \chordmode {c e g}
+ but instead: \chordmode { c e g }
+
+* If you only have one bar per line, omit bar checks. If you
+ put more than one bar per line (not recommended), then include
+ bar checks.
+