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Notation reference
Chord symbols
Chord symbols describe the vertical harmony of the music at a specific moment. They are frequently used in jazz and pop music, where players often improvise around chord progressions.
Positions of chord symbols
In layouts where chord symbols are shown, they are positioned either above all instrument staves set to show chord symbols or only above the top staff in each system.
Changing the vertical alignment of chord symbols
You can change whether chord symbols are aligned at the same vertical position across the width of each system. You can also change how multi-line chord symbols, such as polychord chord symbols, are vertically aligned relative to single-line chord symbols.

Changing the vertical alignment of chord symbols

You can change whether chord symbols are aligned at the same vertical position across the width of each system. You can also change how multi-line chord symbols, such as polychord chord symbols, are vertically aligned relative to single-line chord symbols.

Procedure

Press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-E to open Engraving Options.
In the category list, click Chord Symbols.
In the Position section, activate/deactivate Align chord symbols across width of system.
Choose one of the following options for Alignment of multi-line chord symbols relative to single-line chord symbols:
- Top
- Middle
- Bottom
Click Apply, then Close.