Diminished Chord
How do I create the symbol for a diminished chord? I think it's a litte circle. Meantime, I write "dim" next to the chord name. Thanks, Susan
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How do I create the symbol for a diminished chord? I think it's a litte circle. Meantime, I write "dim" next to the chord name. Thanks, Susan
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https://musescore.org/en/handbook/chord-symbols#chord-symbol-syntax
In reply to https://musescore.org/en… by Jm6stringer
Thanks. I did not set up my Lead Sheet as Jazz, so the lower case circle looks like a lower case circle - not a tiny raised circle. Will musicians be able to read this as a diminished chord? I usually create Lead Sheets with Chord Letter names. Would it be better to use Jazz style? If so, can I do this after I already created the Lead Sheet?
Thanks, Susan
In reply to Thanks. I did not set up my… by Singingheart
It's possible to adjust the "extension vertical offset" in format->style->chord symbols.
And yes, you can change the appearance afterwards.
In reply to It's possible to adjust the … by kuwitt
Thanks. I don't see "chord symbols" under Format - Styles. Please clarify. Or advise me. Should I write lower case "o" or "dim"?
In reply to Thanks. I don't see "chord… by Singingheart
What do you see?
Scroll towards the bottom of the dialog (window), or increase its size.
In reply to Thanks. I don't see "chord… by Singingheart
does this picture help?:
![style.png]( "style.png")
About the question of appearance, I think it depends on what you prefer. I like f.e. the jazz style an the superscript "o", but I also can easily read a "dim."
In reply to It's possible to adjust the … by kuwitt
Do I highlight the lower case "o" then go into Format - Style - System - Chord Symbol and raise the extension vertical offsef? If it's too complicated, I write "dim"
In reply to Do I highlight the lower… by Singingheart
No need for highlighting it before, this setting will affect all chord symbol extension in your score.
In reply to Thanks. I did not set up my… by Singingheart
Whether you use jazz styl is up to you. Jazz musicians are definitely more accustomed to handwritten charts, even published ones normally use a handwritten font. So if you are writing for jazz musicians, then sure, use that style. Otherwise, don't. the abbreviation "dim" is at least as common in my experience in the non-jazz world as the actual diminished symbol, so if you aren't switching to the jazz style, I'd personally consider sticking with "dim". Among published music that uses the degree sign, some superscript it, others don't, snd musicians understand it either way. You can control all this as mentioned in Format / Style / Chord Symbols, and yes, you can make those changes at any time.