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For minor keys, base roman numerals on the relative major. For example in key of Am, Am is either the Im chord
or the VIm chord.
Chordsheet Font /Number of rows
You can choose the Font to use, and the # of rows per screen.
If you choose a Custom font, you can choose the size as well. If you choose one of the preset
fonts, the size is set automatically to fit into the height of the chordsheet row.
If you click on the [Jazz Symbols] button then “Jazz Chord Symbols” will be selected and you
will see shorthand Jazz chord symbols on the chordsheet.
To revert to the classic style that used a small System font and lots of rows, you can choose that as the type of font
“Small font (system).”
Transpose
This will visually transpose the chordsheet and notation display by a number of semi-tones for concert or non-
concert instruments, either by typing in a number or choosing a preset.
Arrangement Options
The [Arrange] button opens the Arrangement Options dialog.
Boost Velocity of pushes by
The pushes in Band-in-a-Box are the chords that get played before the beat. Typically pushes are played a little
louder than other patterns. You can leave this setting at 0, or set it to between 0 and 10.
Boost shots by
Shots can be accented with this setting.
Boost ‘Holds’ by
Use this setting to boost the velocity of held chords.
Allow Any Rests