9.5

Chord Functions
Chord Events
Activate these buttons to define a root note, a chord type, a tension, and a bass note for
your chord event.
NOTE
If you do not select a separate bass note, the setting is linked to the root note, so that no
extra bass note is heard.
4 Keyboard display
Shows the notes of the chord event, considering the current voicing settings.
5 Define Chord by Text Input
Allows you to define a chord using the computer keyboard.
6 Activate MIDI Input
Allows you to define a chord by playing a chord on your MIDI keyboard. If the chord is
recognized, it is reflected by the chord buttons and the keyboard display.
Adding Chord Events
PREREQUISITE
Add the chord track.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the Draw tool and click in the chord track.
An undefined chord event named X is added.
2. Select the Object Selection tool and double-click the chord event.
3. In the Editor, select a root note.
4. Optional: Select a chord type, tension, and bass note.
5. Do one of the following:
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To close the Editor, click anywhere outside the Editor.
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To add a new undefined chord event, click Add Chord.
RELATED LINKS
Adding the Chord Track on page 524
Defining Chords By Text Input
In the chord Editor, you can use the text input field to define a chord with the computer
keyboard.
PROCEDURE
1. Double-click a chord event to open the chord Editor.
2. Click in the text input field at the bottom of the Editor.
3. Enter a chord by performing the following actions:
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Define a root note, for example, C, D, E.
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Define accidentals, for example, # or b.
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Define the chord type, for example maj, min, dim, sus, or aug.
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Define a chord extension, for example 7, 9, or 13.
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