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How do I write a chord inversion?
Is a slash chord OK?
ie. C/G or C/E.

Thanks in advance.

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Hi Steve,

That's the way to do it.

C/E means a C chord with an E bass.

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OK thanks.
Wasn't sure.
BIAB is great but a bit limited in some things.
ie. will not go to next octave ie. "add 9".
It keeps correcting me to "add 2", which is not the same thing.


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Yes, that's one of the limitations. Some generations of the add2 will sound fine. It depends on where the musician who recorded the Realtrack played the note.

Have you tried just the "2" chord (e.g. C2)? I find that that is often ok.

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Haven't but will, although it's still not the higher octave.
Thanks Noel, for your help.


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Originally Posted By: Steve0416
Haven't but will, although it's still not the higher octave.
Thanks Noel, for your help.


If you're using RealTracks you could try re-generating your tracks to see if they play any alternative arrangements that are closer to what you're looking for. If you are using MIDI tracks, then you could manually enter the chord you want them to play in the Notation window or the Piano Roll.

If you're unsure of how to enter any other type of chord, here is a full list of our recognized chords. The chord names have to be entered exactly as shown here: https://www.pgmusic.com/tutorial_chordlist.htm

This video also goes over entering chords into Band-in-a-Box: https://youtu.be/rAKw4ZPOK_c

Instead of typing in the chord names, you could alternatively use the Chord Builder window. Right click the bar you wish to enter a chord, then select Chord Build in the menu.


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Thanks Chantelle, both those links are good.


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You can also generate chords using the Chord Builder tool. Right-click on a cell and select Chord Builder:

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