Add chord grids and tablature symbols – Apple Logic Pro X User Manual
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Add chord grids and tablature symbols
When Additional Score Options is selected in the Advanced preferences pane, you can
create and edit chord grids. For information about creating and editing chord grids, see
Logic Pro includes a large library of chord grids, using both standard tuning and a variety of
alternative tunings. The Part box also features a variety of tablature symbols that you can add to
your score, including ties, slides, bends, hammer-ons and pull-offs, and tab and slide markings.
The Part box is available when Show Advanced Tools is selected in Logic Pro
Advanced preferences.
Add a chord grid
1
If the Chord & Tablature section of the Part box isn’t visible, click the Chord button in the
Part box.
2
Do one of the following:
•
Drag a chord grid symbol from the Part box into the score.
•
Choose a chord grid symbol in the Part box, then click a position in the score with the
Pencil tool.
The Chord Grid Selector pane of the Chord Grid Library opens.
3
Select the chord grid you want to add, then click OK.
While the chord grid is selected in the score, you can reposition it by dragging horizontally
or vertically.
Add a tablature symbol
1
If the Chord & Tablature section of the Part box isn’t visible, click the Chord button in the
Part box.
2
Do one of the following:
•
Drag a symbol from the Part box into the score.
•
Choose a symbol in the Part box, then click a position in the score with the Pencil tool.
You can also display regions as tablature using the appropriate staff style. For information about
choosing staff styles, see