Chord Symbol Properties
The Properties tab for chord symbols in the right zone of the Score Editor allows you to change the selected chord symbol.
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To open the Properties tab for chord symbols in the right zone, select a chord symbol in the score display.
Chord Symbols Section
The following options affect the selected element:
- Root Note
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Determines the root note of the chord, for example, C for a C major chord.
- Bass Note
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Allows you to specify a bass note that differs from the root note. If you, for example, have a C major chord and set the bass note to D, you have specified a C over D.
- Chord Type
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Allows you to select the basic type of chord.
- Tensions
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This is used for adding tensions to the chords. You can add as many tensions as you like to one chord.
NoteThere are some special display options which you can only get by entering the exact chord symbol text. You can also add text, such as no third.
- Enharmonic Shift
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Activates enharmonic shifting of the chord, for example, to change a C sharp chord to D flat.