Accordion Chord Notation
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I'm trying to add AAA accordion chord notation. I want to enter the chord suffix without the root (i.e., M for major), but when I enter and "M", it changes to "F" and "m" changes to "f". It will let me enter "7". What am I doing wrong?
Using Finale 2014.5 and WIndows 10
Using Finale 2014.5 and WIndows 10
- Peter Thomsen
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Welcome to the forum!
For the AAA notation I would not use the Chord Tool, but rather the Articulation Tool.
If you set up the four articulations - M, m, 7, and d - with metatools, then the symbol entry can be done quite quickly.
But if you must use the Chord Tool, try this:
1) Create the four symbols - M, m, 7, and d - as four chord suffixes.
2) Enter the chord symbols WITH root:
DM rather than just M
Dm rather than just m
D7 rather than just 7
Dd rather than just d
3) When you are done entering all the chord symbols, use the utility to hide the chord roots:
Utilities menu > Change > Chords…
For the AAA notation I would not use the Chord Tool, but rather the Articulation Tool.
If you set up the four articulations - M, m, 7, and d - with metatools, then the symbol entry can be done quite quickly.
But if you must use the Chord Tool, try this:
1) Create the four symbols - M, m, 7, and d - as four chord suffixes.
2) Enter the chord symbols WITH root:
DM rather than just M
Dm rather than just m
D7 rather than just 7
Dd rather than just d
3) When you are done entering all the chord symbols, use the utility to hide the chord roots:
Utilities menu > Change > Chords…
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- Peter Thomsen
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Peter Thomsen wrote:Welcome to the forum!
For the AAA notation I would not use the Chord Tool, but rather the Articulation Tool.
If you set up the four articulations - M, m, 7, and d - with metatools, then the symbol entry can be done rather quickly.
But if you must use the Chord Tool, try this:
1) Create the four symbols - M, m, 7, and d - as four chord suffixes.
2) Enter the chord symbols WITH root:
DM rather than just M
Dm rather than just m
D7 rather than just 7
Dd rather than just d
3) When you are done entering all the chord symbols, use the utility to hide the chord roots:
Utilities menu > Change > Chords…
Mac OS X 12.6.9 (Monterey), Finale user since 1996
I do this all the time. You SHOULD use the chord entry, but you have to get into each chord after you enter it hide the root. So, for example, for an F major chord you will enter FM, then in the chord dialogue box you will uncheck "show root". that will leave you with "M". The same for minor and dominant 7th. Diminished is a little more tricky, but it can be done. Let me know if you are interested in the rest.djlangen wrote:I'm trying to add AAA accordion chord notation. I want to enter the chord suffix without the root (i.e., M for major), but when I enter and "M", it changes to "F" and "m" changes to "f". It will let me enter "7". What am I doing wrong?
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In Finale 2014.5, ensure chord auto-correct is off for accurate notation. Seek Finale support if needed. Happy composing!