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Old 06-28-2012, 04:32 PM
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Default Minimizing chord complexity

Hi, I am trying to produce music from Midis, but with simple chord changes i.e going from a C to Am for F& without a seemingly slient Cmaj7 in between
Is it possible to keep the music and chords simple?
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Old 06-29-2012, 02:04 PM
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Default Re: Minimizing chord complexity

Hi,

I think you're referring to the chord names that the software transcribes for you from the MIDI file. There are a few different things you can do:
1. Try selecting different staves to include in the chord name analysis. Sometimes a particular instrument might add a lot of "busy" notes, but not really contribute to the foundational chord structure so much.

2. Try selecting a different "Style" when doing the chord analysis such as "Easy", which uses the most basic chord types.

3. After doing the chord name analysis, you can directly edit any of the chord names by double-clicking it and changing it to something simpler that sounds good to your ear (eg. C6 to C)
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Old 06-29-2012, 08:28 PM
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Default Re: Minimizing chord complexity

HI Sherry
Thanks for the tips,
You have understood my problem I just want the most basic chord changes so I will use the 'Easy' style
but can you explain a little more playing around with the different staves
You are right I don't want a busy score with seemingly a new chord for every note
Thanks
Chris
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Old 06-29-2012, 09:48 PM
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Hi,

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but can you explain a little more playing around with the different staves
You are right I don't want a busy score with seemingly a new chord for every note
In the Chord Name transcription dialog, you can select or unselect which staves are used in the chord name analysis. For example, if you have a file that has a lot of staves, you may want to try selecting fewer instruments to include in the chord analysis (sometimes it's even good to go very basic with only two instruments, eg. bass and piano or such as that). To select or unselect a staff, just click it in the list.

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This can help you get "cleaner" chords if you want, or conversely you can use a lot of staves in the analysis if you're really into getting a more detailed analysis.

Enjoy!
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Old 06-30-2012, 03:07 PM
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Thanks Sherry, Will give it a goo with a few songs this weekend...it always seems easier with midis containing lyrics for some reason
Chris
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