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Chord Names

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The name of a chord in Chordmap Designer is in the form 2CM, where each element indicates one of the following properties of the chord, from left to right:

  • Its octave placement on the piano keyboard. The number 2 is the equivalent of the octave beginning at middle C and continuing upward through B. For more information, see Pitch Names and MIDI Numbers.
  • Its root; in this case, C.
  • Its chord quality; in this case, M for major.