Inputting chord symbols

You input chord symbols using the chord symbols popover.

Procedure

  1. In Write mode, select the note or rest where you want to input the first chord symbol.
  2. Open the chord symbols popover in any of the following ways:

    • Press Shift-Q.

    • Choose Write > Create Chord Symbol.

    • Click Chord Symbols in the Notations toolbox.

  3. Enter the chord symbol you want into the chord symbols popover in any of the following ways:

    • Enter the appropriate letters and numbers using the computer keyboard.

    • Playing the chord you want using a MIDI keyboard.

  4. Optional: Advance the popover to continue inputting chord symbols on following notes.
  5. Press Return to close the popover.

Result

The chord symbol specified is input.

Note

The chord symbol may look different to what you entered into the popover. For example, entering D|C7 may result in two chords placed directly above each other, or two chords placed beside each other, depending on your settings on the Chord Symbols page in Engrave > Engraving Options.