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Quality

Denes the type of chord, such as major, minor, diminished, augmented, half-

diminished, or with added note, such as six or nine.

Interval

Chord symbols can include one or more added intervals, such as a major seventh or

ninth. Intervals in chord symbols are also known as “extensions”.

Alterations

Dene notes in chords that are different to what is normally expected of that chord.

For example, a sharpened fth, attened ninth, suspensions, or omissions.

Altered bass note

A chord symbol has an altered bass note if the lowest pitch of a chord is not its root

note, such as Cm7♭5/E♭.

Transposing chord symbols

You can transpose chord symbols after you have input them, independently of any notes.

NOTE

Dorico SE automatically shows the appropriate chord symbols for transposing instruments in

transposing layouts.

PROCEDURE

1. In Write mode, select the chord symbols you want to transpose.

2. Choose Write > Transpose to open the Transpose dialog.

3. Adjust the parameters required for your transposition, such as interval and quality.

TIP

● We recommend using the Calculate interval section to determine your required

settings, for example, if you want to transpose from G♭ major to G major.

● Different intervals have different possible qualities. For example, you can specify a major

third but not a major octave. Therefore, if you want to set your transposition parameters

manually, we recommend selecting the interval before the quality.

4. Click OK to save your changes and close the dialog.

RESULT

The selected chord symbols are transposed.