Inputting chord symbols
You can add chord symbols to existing music using the chord symbols popover. You can also open the chord symbols popover during note input; however, inputting a chord symbol stops note input.
Procedure
- In Write mode, select the note or rest where you want to input the first chord symbol.
- Press Shift-Q to open the chord symbols popover.
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Enter the chord symbol you want into the chord symbols popover in any of the following ways:
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Enter the appropriate letters and numbers using the computer keyboard.
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Play the chord using a MIDI keyboard.
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- Optional: Advance the popover to continue inputting chord symbols on following notes.
- 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 .