ChordMate Reference

Custom Chords

Custom chords can be used just like the chords that you find using the search window. To create a custom chord diagram, go to the Tools menu and select "Custom Chord."

You will see three text boxes. The Name text box lets you set the label above the chord: G, G7, etc. The Label text box lets you set the label below the chord.

The Chord text box lets you change the diagram itself: for each string, enter the number of the fret where you want to place a finger. Write "X" for silent strings. For example [3 X X 4 3 3] results in the following diagram:

You can specify root notes by typing "R" immediately after the fret number. For example, [3r X X 4 3 3] places a bulls-eye on the first string:

You can also specify a barre by adding a "B" immediately after the fret number for the string where you want the barre to start. For example, [X 10R 9 7B 8 7] results in:

You can also choose to modify an existing chord diagram into a custom chord. Right-click on a chord diagram and select "Edit as Custom Chord."

Note: If you want your custom chords to span more than 4 frets, you must first go to the Guitar Properties window and increase the maximum number of frets.