User Manual
13.15
Notion enables you to quickly play or perform chords based on chord names or chord diagrams you Enter.
The major advantage of this feature is speed: you can very quickly create a rhythm part just by naming a
chord and then showing the rhythm (by slash marks) you want it played. This is a signicant time-saver,
particularly when you want to “test out” a chord pattern without having to spell out all the notes.
Although typically used by fretted instruments and keyboards, this feature is actually available on any instrument.
1. Ensure you are in Edit mode.
2. Enter note values to spell out a rhythm. Don’t be concerned about pitches: only the rhythm will be read by Notion.
◙ Entering a rhythm by note values.
3. Enter chord names or chord diagrams (see details in previous procedures).
◙ In the process of Entering chord names.
4. Highlight the notation.
◙ Highlight the measures involved.
5. Open a context menu by right-clicking the highlight.
6. Select Notes > Show as Rhythm Slash.
» In place of noteheads you view slash marks.
◙ Slash marks replace noteheads.
Now, when you play or perform the score, you hear full chords played according to the rhythm of
the slash marks. If you want, you can add articulations and dynamic marks and have them aect
playback. You can also hide the stems of quarter note slashes by right click - Notes - Hide Stems
Play Chord Names