Libraries and Playing Level
One of the key properties of a library is its playing level - either Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced. This must be specified when a new library is created.
The playing level of a library does not restrict what you can do with it. For example, you can change all of the Library Options of a beginner library so that it actually operates at an advanced level and vice versa.
However, it is a useful classification, because once you have selected your playing level, you will be presented, by default, with the options most appropriate to that level throughout ChordWizard. If you wish, you can make changes to the default options for any playing level.
If you want to open a different library with Switch Library, selecting the playing level helps you easily find the library you want. When creating a new library, the playing level determines what Library Options you begin with.
| Intermediate and Advanced playing levels require ChordWizard Gold Edition. The Silver Edition operates only at Beginner level. |
Standard Libraries
ChordWizard is supplied with a set of standard libraries at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels for many instruments, including guitar, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, ukulele. All of these appear in Switch Library together with any new libraries of your own that you have created.
The advanced standard libraries are very comprehensive and might contain all the chordshapes you will ever need. However, you can always add extra chordshapes to extend libraries.
If you are a beginner, you may wish to create new libraries that contain only the chordshapes that you know and use. You can then add to these as you continue to learn.
Chord Book Reports
Any library can be printed as a press-ready chord book. You can either print the entire library, or just selected chords.
There is wide range of Printing Options available which you can use to control the formatting and layout of your printed chord book. These include fonts, colors, sizing, banners, footers, and even a table of contents.
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