this is crazy. I have opened the same file and pressed 'play' about 25 times to cause BB to play new chord voicings every time,and it did not play one single Fsharp.

Mac, ok will keep it in mind for next time,thanks

Jazzman, the option you mention totally escaped my attention. The only problem with that is that it will 'jazz down' even the chords that ARE supposed to have extensions or alterations. Maybe I could write the progression, 'jazz it down' and then rewrite the chords that are supposed to be extended or altered. Maybe that will at least not cause unwanted notes on the chords that have to be entirely diatonic. Better than a kick in the teeth,I guess.....thanks for the tip

BB is very jazz oriented.....the sharpened fourth thing is jazz theory so it makes sense.... I understand what it's for,but it would be better to allow complete control over each chord. I hope to see more buttons about how 'literally' chords are supposed to play