Creating Chord Events from MIDI
You can extract chords from MIDI notes, parts, or tracks. This is useful if you have a MIDI file and want to show its harmonic structure, and use this file as starting point for further experimenting.
Prerequisite
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You have added a chord track.
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On a MIDI track, you have created a MIDI part with MIDI events that can be interpreted as chords. Drums, monophonic bass, or lead tracks are not suitable.
Procedure
- In the Project window, select a part or one or several MIDI tracks.
You can also select the MIDI tracks, parts, or notes that you want to create in the Key Editor, Score Editor, or In-Place Editor.
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Do one of the following:
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Drag the MIDI part and drop it on the chord track.
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Right-click a MIDI part, and select Create Chord Events from the context menu.
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Select
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- In the Create Chord Events dialog, make your changes and click OK.
Result
The chord events are added to the chord track.
After Completing This Task
Use the Chord Assistant to create variations.