Chord Entry
I would love to be able to select a bar, then select 'Chord Entry' via right click or hotkey
.....Ctrl+C+E ??????
Then be presented with a text submission box.
I would type for example.... Cmaj7 and [enter]
Bingo !....... Cmaj7 appears in notation filling the bar.
Especially useful for novices like me or anyone wishing to work FAST
Possibly a chained selection using radio buttons ????
EG.. select
C
Maj
7
then enter
Comments
The default shortcut for chord name text is Ctrl+K. If you want to change the shortcuts visit Edit > Preferences > Shortcuts tab.
In reply to The default shortcut for by David Bolton
I think its_john is not talking of chordnames input. He wants to enter real chord notation based on chordnames. So enter the root note like a C below the staff, use a key shortcut to displaya dialog box, choose Cmaj7 and E G B is added to the C note in the staff. Inversion might be a problem.
In reply to I think its_john is not by [DELETED] 5
Lasconic is right...... that is exactly what I am looking for.
Inversion not so much of an issue for me... I find that easy once the chord is in place.
As a trumpet player I spent years learning to play a Bb transposing instrument and had no time to learn a piano. Chords are hard work for me and I constantly have to reference a chord chart ... usually this one http://www.8notes.com/piano_chord_chart/G7.asp when entering chords under a melody line.
For example... Wikiphonia lead sheets.
SO MUCH useful content out there that rely's on someone knowing how to convert a Chord Name into notation. If such a feature existed in MuseScore I am sure it will help millions allowing them the freedom to easily convert and arrange music to reach those who would otherwise never have access to it.
I would be VERY HAPPY to be an early tester of such a feature :):)
Im sure it is a worthy addition.... For example, my spelling was atrocious, once I got a PC with a spell checker is steadily got better and better... Now very rarely do I have to rely on the spell checker.... I would hope that the chord feature for MuseScore would also help to instill the knowledge in a similar way.
As when writing a story, the creative flow is ruined when you constantly have to correct spelling....
Im using Ubuntu is anyone want to zap me a file or two ???
In reply to Lasconic is right...... that by its_jon
did you find out in the end