How can i do this in Finale 2009 (Bb/Ab7)
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- michelp
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Ab7/Bb would be possible, not the opposite, at least not without a workaround.
You could create the 2 chord components, move them into position, and create a line (expression) to place in between.
Or create Bb/Ab and add a 7 as an expression to the Ab (less recommended, as the 7 might move if you change the layout).
(Ab7 9 #11 13 or Ab 9 #11 13 are of course very commonly used)
You could create the 2 chord components, move them into position, and create a line (expression) to place in between.
Or create Bb/Ab and add a 7 as an expression to the Ab (less recommended, as the 7 might move if you change the layout).
(Ab7 9 #11 13 or Ab 9 #11 13 are of course very commonly used)
Michel
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- Peter Thomsen
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If your chord symbol layout uses horizontal "fraction line" (rather than slash "fraction line"), like this:
Bb
Ab7
then you can position the chord symbols via "Type Into Score":
Type Ab7, hit the UpArrow key, and type Bb.
You will have to add the horizontal "fraction line" as an expression.
Bb
Ab7
then you can position the chord symbols via "Type Into Score":
Type Ab7, hit the UpArrow key, and type Bb.
You will have to add the horizontal "fraction line" as an expression.
Mac OS X 12.6.9 (Monterey), Finale user since 1996
That's what i did. But i think this option (Bb/Ab7) would be a great advance in the next Finale versions cause i know many people using that. Anyway, your suggestion was very appreciated! Thanx! ;o)michelp wrote:Ab7/Bb would be possible, not the opposite, at least not without a workaround.
You could create the 2 chord components, move them into position, and create a line (expression) to place in between.
Or create Bb/Ab and add a 7 as an expression to the Ab (less recommended, as the 7 might move if you change the layout).
(Ab7 9 #11 13 or Ab 9 #11 13 are of course very commonly used)
Thank you Peter! I will try your suggestion. Thanks for that, but like i quote the another suggestion, i think that option (Bb/Ab7), would be a great adavance in the next Finale versions. Best regards! ;o)Peter Thomsen wrote:If your chord symbol layout uses horizontal "fraction line" (rather than slash "fraction line"), like this:
Bb
Ab7
then you can position the chord symbols via "Type Into Score":
Type Ab7, hit the UpArrow key, and type Bb.
You will have to add the horizontal "fraction line" as an expression.
- michelp
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"Polychords" have been a request for many years, but the developers don't seem to consider it a priority.
Maybe the playback of these chords is a bit complicated to handle, as it could bring acoustic confusion if the voicings are not adequate...
Maybe the playback of these chords is a bit complicated to handle, as it could bring acoustic confusion if the voicings are not adequate...
Michel
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Hi Michel, yes, i understood that point. Anyway, i never use Finale to hear music. For me to do this i have Cubase but i understand it's common to have "all in one", even Cubase try to do this (i'm talking about using Cubase to write scores and, i don't like to use Cubase to do scores). Ok, that's the Finale and Cubase point. I will do that things like you and Peter recommend! Thanx! I aprecciated your help! Best regards! ;o)michelp wrote:"Polychords" have been a request for many years, but the developers don't seem to consider it a priority.
Maybe the playback of these chords is a bit complicated to handle, as it could bring acoustic confusion if the voicings are not adequate...
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Another route to the same destination: Enter Bb/Ab (slash or horizontal), and on the same note, enter Ab7, which you can nudge to overlap the Ab already there. (Or you could just call the chord Ab9+11 and be done with it!)
Thank you for the suggestion! I aprecciated! ;o) Best regards!at8ax wrote:Another route to the same destination: Enter Bb/Ab (slash or horizontal), and on the same note, enter Ab7, which you can nudge to overlap the Ab already there. (Or you could just call the chord Ab9+11 and be done with it!)