realize chord symbols :: best practise?

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ceteris
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Post by ceteris » Mon Jan 31, 2022 2:46 am

ok, so, it looks like I have to delete everything "realize chord symbols" has done, and then re-run it, any time I make a change to the chord symbols -- is this correct?

I'm wondering if sibelius can't just regenerate the chord symbol realizations any time I make a change?

thanks


MikeLyons
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Post by MikeLyons » Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:09 pm

1. you only need to delete the ones you've changed and only apply the plugin to whole bars.
2. If you want to undo the chord realisation, use [ctrl]z.
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

KJ_Palmer
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Post by KJ_Palmer » Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:55 am

Yes it can be a pain but there's no dynamic interaction. It's simply a plugin you run to create the notes.

I normally keep a version without chord realisation (just chord symbols), as well a realised version. If a chord needs changing you can change it on the unrealised version, re-run the plugin and copy/paste, either the whole thing or just the affected bar(s).
Sibelius 6.2, 7.5.1, Windows 11

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