Chord Names for Rhythm Section

[dj]

Thanks, Ralph.

Very similar to what I just suggested regarding Repeat Bar symbols.

I used to use that form of notation until computers made it easier to do full scores. But I wonder whether the shorthand way isn't easier to read in a lot of cases.

David

[rrayner]

Hi David,

Originally Posted by dj

I used to use that form of notation until computers made it easier to do full scores.David

What do you use for notating open chord sections? I started off by using the quarter rests under the chord symbols, and that is very unsatisfactory.

Ralph

[dj]

Hi, Ralph:

Well, when I was doing things by hand, I did the shorthand slashes, but since computer notation has come along (say, 1992/3 and Personal Composer for DOS), I've used fully notated scores.

I honestly didn't do that much for live bands before that, but it looked very professional to have the slash chords on the page.

Just finished converting a 300+ page, 27 number orchestral score to PDF format, then found an error in the third number. Have to start again. Grrr!

David