Getting Finale to substitute new names for common chords

[kenperlman]

I'm writing a book devoted banjo tablature. Quite often tunes are arranged in C or G that are meant to be capoed up to D and A, respectively. The publisher wants chord symbols for accompaniment included.

How can I get Finale to indicate something like G(A) or D(E) every time I play a G or D chord on the piano. I can get Finale to do it once through the chord definition dialog box, and of course I can write it in myself but I'm looking for something that's global.

Would appreciate some input. Thanks!!

[N Grossingink]

If you want G(A), type G as the root and create a chord suffix that is (A). You can make additional suffixes for all of the 6 remaining diatonic C major pitches. Am I even close with this suggestion?

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[Peter Thomsen]

… How can I get Finale to indicate something like G(A) or D(E) every time I play a G or D chord on the piano …

One way to do it:

Using the Chord Tool entry method Type Into Score, enter the (Concert Pitch) chord as A, then hit the UpArrow key, and enter A again.
Now you have the same chord twice, like this:
A
A

The two chord symbols are going to be the simultaneous chord symbols for banjo and piano.

For the banjo chord, context-click the chord handle.
In the context menu, choose “Edit Chord Definition”.
At the bottom of the dialog box Chord Definition, set Capo At Fret: 2
Click OK.
When you return to the score, you will see that the banjo A chord now displays as G.

[kenperlman]

We're on the right track but three issues:

- I want to be able to play the chords in through Midi input. This method seems to have diabled that feature.

- I would like the chords to appear like this: G(A) or A(G), rather than right on top of each other. Is there a way to have it come out like that.

- is there a way to do this globally, or do I have to go through the several steps you outlined each time?

Thanks!

[kenperlman]

Check that - there was nothing wrong with the feature entering chords via midi. I had unplugged the midi cables earlier today and forgot to reconnect. . .