Chord reformatter

This script can change the format of chord descriptions throughout the score and enter chords over the lyrics. The following settings are possible:

• Change between the following representations
• International (Eb, Bb, B, B#)
• International (with B + natural)
• Skandinavian (Eb, B, H, H#)
• Skandinavian (with Bb)
• German (Es, B, H, His, es, b, h, his)
• Solfeggio 1 (Me, Te, Ti, Si#)
• Solfeggio 2 (Mib, Sib, Si, Si#)
• Font, font size
• Space from the middle line of the stave
• Correct horizontal position
• Capella symbols for # and b
• replace chord contents
• sub ranges are possible
• suffix size

Build up chord symbols:

          Text1  /
   Chord1       /
               / Chord2 Text2

• Text1, /, Chord2 and Text2 are optional
• The program tries to recognize chord 1 and chord 2. If it cannot they are treated as text.

Tip:

• If the marking extends over more than a system, then all notes in this system are considered.
• If more than one voice are marked in a system, then only the highest voice is considered.
• If a range is marked, then only notes within the range are considered. If no notes are marked, then the action applies to the note to the right of the cursor.
• Note: chord symbols in RTF-Format (Formatted text), Guitar symbols or graphics are not supported and can be wrongly converted. falsch konvertiert.

Entering chords over lyrics:

• Apply the German way of writing notes C, D, E, F, G, A, H, B, Es, Fis, Eb, F#, ...
• Minor is entered with a small letter c or Cm
• To enter a space for example "C 7". put the description in without a space and then go back and enter one.
• Text after "/" is lowered.
• Format is taken from the dialogue window in preference to check boxes.
• Only the first verse of lyrics is considered.
• Chords are handled throughout the score
• Chords in the lyrics are not deleted
• Chords with underline, are created with a '_' prefix like '_D'. Tip: enter first D and then _
• Existing verses of lyrics can be moved down one line before entering the chords.

Changed 29. January 2011