The Edit Chord Type window opens when you press the Edit button in the Chord Types page.

It allows you to modify the properties of the standard or custom chord types that Songtrix makes available throughout the workspace.

All chord types must have a unique combination of degrees, and a unique name not already used by another chord type in the list.

Controls

Name

Displays and allows you to modify the name of the chord type.

Play Chord Type

Auditions the sound of the chord type as currently defined.

Degree Names

Some of the possible degrees of a chord type can have alternate names.  The buttons above the grid allow you to modify the degree names used in the chord type.

The alternatives are #4/b5, #5/b6, 6/bb7 and #6/b7. 

Degree Types

The row of buttons below the grid allows you to select whether each degree in the chord type is a required degree, which must be present in matching chords, or an optional degree.

= required degree

= optional degree

For custom chord types, a button appears under every possible degree, and you can add or remove degrees with the same freedom as in the New Chord Type window.

OK

Attempts to modify the chord type.  If successful, closes the window, otherwise shows a message explaining the problem.

Cancel

Closes the window without modifying the chord type.

Help

Opens Songtrix Help at this topic.