I understand your example and, from your example, I can understand why someone would want the notes displayed.

My assumption was a lead sheet displays notes for one instrument. For example if the instruments are two guitars then two lead sheets are needed. The lead sheet for guitar 1 shows the notes played by guitar 1 and displays rests when guitar 2 is played. The lead sheet for guitar 2 shows rests when guitar 1 is played and notes when guitar 2 is played. Both lead sheets show notes when the two instruments are played at the same time and rests when both instruments are silent. Counting bars is part of the educational experience.

I assumed what I've heard called "sheet music", a master sheet, director sheet or conductor sheet were the only sheets that contain the complete composition. I was not aware lead sheets can include more than one instrument.

Thank you for adding to my understanding.

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