Respelling chord symbols
You can change the enharmonic spelling of chord symbols for transposing instruments, for example, to choose a simpler enharmonic equivalent spelling. This changes the enharmonic spelling of chord symbols in all transposing layouts and for all instruments with the same transposition.
Procedure
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In Write mode, open a layout with the transposition for which you want to respell chord symbols.
For example, to respell a chord symbol for all instruments in B♭, open the part layout for an instrument in B♭.
- Select the chord symbol you want to respell.
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Press Return to open the chord symbols popover for the selected chord symbol.
The existing entry for the chord symbol is shown inside the popover.
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Change the root name of the chord, but leave other details as they were, such as quality, interval, or alterations.
For example, change just the root of D♭maj13 from Db to C#.
Result
The spelling of the chord symbol is changed in transposing layouts for all instruments with the same transposition. For example, changing the spelling of a chord symbol for a Clarinet in B♭ also changes the spelling of that chord symbol in the part layout for a Trumpet in B♭.