Defining Chords by Text Input
In the chord Editor, you can use the text input field to define a chord with the computer keyboard.
Procedure
- Double-click a chord event to open the chord Editor.
- Click in the text input field at the bottom of the Editor.
- Enter a chord by performing the following actions:
Define a root note, for example, C, D, E.
Define accidentals, for example, # or b.
Define the chord type, for example maj, min, dim, sus, or aug.
Define a chord extension, for example, 7, 9, or 13.
NoteIf you have activated Solfège in the Note Name pop-up menu in the Preferences dialog (Event Display—Chords&Pitches page), you can also enter chords in this format. You must capitalize the first letter and write “Re” instead of “re”, for example. Otherwise, the chord is not recognized.
- Press Tab to add a new undefined chord and define it.