Chord symbol

In music a chord symbol is an abbreviated notation for chord names and qualities, using letters, numbers, and other symbols. It is usually written above the given lyrics or staff, if any.

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Music - Notation - Chord - Lyric - Staff

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Several different systems are used with varying degrees of consistency. All of the systems described below are intended to describe triad-based chords, and convey the following:

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• The root of the triad
• the triad quality (major, minor, augmented, diminished)
• which of the triad tones (root, third, fifth) appears as the lowest note, the bass
• what additional notes are used to extend the chord, such as sevenths and ninths.
 
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