Apple Logic Pro 9 - Manual (Page 919)

Transposing Chord Symbols
Chord symbols inserted into transposing staff styles are transposed automatically, just
like notes. Furthermore, if the Transposition parameter (for playback transposition) in the
Region Parameter box is changed, all chord symbols in the MIDI region are affected
accordingly.
Displaying German Chord Symbols: H Instead of B
If you choose one of the German Chord Symbol settings in the Chord Symbol Language
pop-up menu of the Score project settings Global pane, the note B in all chord symbols
is displayed with its German name H. The English B flat is written as B or Bb, when German
chord symbols are displayed.
Note: The German (H, B, F#) setting is activated automatically, as soon as the letter H is
used during chord symbol input.
Setting the Graphical Position of Chord Symbols
Each chord symbol is stored at a certain bar position in a MIDI region. (Often there will
also be a note at that same bar position.)
The Event Parameter box Align option determines which part of the chord symbol is
aligned to the bar position: the left edge, center, or right edge of the letter representing
the chord root. The setting for newly inserted chord symbols is always “def.” This default
alignment matches the setting chosen in the Chord Symbol Alignment pop-up menu,
found in the Layout pane of the Score project settings.
Creating Rhythm Section Parts
Typically, rhythm section parts are notated with chord symbols and beat slashes. If you
want to create this type of part, choose a staff style with a Rest parameter set to Slash.
For more information about the Rest parameter, see
Changing Staff Style Parameters .
Working with Chord Grids
You can review and edit existing chord grid libraries and chord grids, as well as create
your own, in the Chord Grid Library.
919 Chapter 31 Working with Notation