Chord Diagrams

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mfbrin
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Joined: Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:26 am
Sibelius Version: FIrst
Operating System: Windows

Post by mfbrin » Sun Aug 19, 2018 6:32 am

I am using Sibelius First on Windows. I have 2 questions about Chord Diagrams:
1. I play Plectrum 4-string banjo and it is tuned as CGBD. Is there a way to change the chord diagram to have 4 strings, and tuned according to my instrument. I could not find how to change the tuning, nor how to edit the chord diagrams.
2. Is it possible to display just the chord above the note, and not the chord diagram?
Thank you.


MikeLyons
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Sibelius Version: Ult. 2024.3.1/7.5
Operating System: Windows

Post by MikeLyons » Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:24 am

In short, no. Custom tunings are only available in Sib Ultimate. It's a case of "You get what you pay for and you pay for what you get!" Sib First is extremely basic.
Sib 6.2, 7.5 and 2023.6, Windows 11, 32GB RAM, 16TB 7200RPM Storage, 2TB SSD, Note Performer 3.3.2, EWQLSO, EWQLSC, Harmony Assistant and some others. mike@mike-lyons.co.uk

bobp
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Post by bobp » Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:10 pm

But I would think that you can still get the chord name instead of the diagram. It might be next to the diagram icon in the ribbon. Otherwise you'll need to check the manual.
Bob Porter
Sibelius 7.5, W10,i5,16 GB ram,desktop

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