Hi Chris. I don’t know your level of music theory, so accept my apology in advance if this is too simple. Writing a chord progression to harmonize a melody is indeed a great skill to develop. Alternatively, some approach it the other way, by composing the chord progression first. BIAB can assist but you should have (or develop) some skill to work with it.

Having said that, BIAB can be told to harmonize your melody. Or, BIAB can even be told to write an entire song.

But you are correct, BIAB is an accompaniment program that makes its decisions primarily from the chord progression you enter. So, can you elaborate on what you are trying to do? I’m sure we can assist.


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