Editing chords

In Edit mode, when you tap an existing chord or an empty slot, the editing area displays the chord editor.

In this area, you will find:

• A free text field where you can type the chord directly (on web, using a keyboard)
• Navigation buttons to move to the previous/next position or chord

As well as the following features:

• replaces the entire content of the current bar with a repeat symbol of the previous bar (only available if the current bar is empty)
• sends the current bar (or the next bar) to the next line

Below, a keyboard allows you to enter the different standard chords and harmonies.

Note: the buttons/notations displayed depend on chord notation preferences. For example, you may see a “°” or “dim” button depending on settings, or “m”, “min”, or “-” for minor chords.

Note: regardless of the song key, it is possible to write notes using sharps or flats, and even mix them (even if this may be considered “incorrect” in strict music theory, LiveSet allows it). However, if you transpose the score, LiveSet will use a single type of accidental (by default the theoretically correct one, but this can be overridden).

Chord suggestions

Above the chord input area, LiveSet displays up to 5 chord suggestions that may statistically fit the current position.

These suggestions are calculated based on the current score. Therefore, at the beginning of writing, there may be few or no suggestions, but as the song develops, LiveSet becomes more relevant — since chord progressions tend to be somewhat repetitive within a song.