Goofy

1. Yes, use the skeleton.

2. Record at least two takes of a vocal because first take the vocalist is typically nervous.
In finals I usually have at least four vocal takes and then take the best of each.
Vocal doubling can be very powerful as to song character.

3. As to ritardando - RB supports fractional tempo mapping but BB doesn't. Experiment with this feature.

4. When everything is done in the song if you find the song overall is too robotic export a stereo mix without vocals
and import to a new instance of RB and experiment with tempo mapping then lay down final vocals.

Happiness
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my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..)
https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs
(90 songs created useing bb/rb)
(lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)