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Chord Variation Editor

Th' chord variation editor be used t' create new chord variations, or t' edit existin' ones. It contains th' followin' fields, savvy?

Chord Name

Type th' name o' th' chord in th' first line. This be used t' match th' chord variation t' an alphabetic chord. Required, matey.

Frets

Type th' frets used t' play th' chord on th' instrument here. This be required and can consist o':

  • x t' not play th' string at all
  • 0 t' play an open string
  • 1-9 t' play with frets one through nine.
  • A-Z t' play with frets ten through thirty-six.

Ye can also type in numbers separated by a space t' set frets higher than 9. For example, savvy?

x 10 x 8 10 8

Finger Positions

Use th' last line t' enter finger positions fer th' chord. This be optional, as fingerin's be calculated if they be not specified. Finger positions consist o':

  • - th' string be not played with any fingers.
  • 1 play th' string with th' index finger
  • 2 play th' string with th' middle finger
  • 3 play th' string with th' ring finger
  • 4 play th' string with th' pinky finger
  • T play th' string with th' thumb. Ye can also use any value higher than four.

Tap on th' Done button t' save th' changes or create th' chord variation, matey!

OnSong 2026 — Last Updated on August 7, 2018