
CHORDETTE FOR UKULELE
Version 2.0

Chordette is a ukulele chord library program that can used as a stand-alone application, or in conjunction with a word processing program, such as Word. As a stand-alone, it provides a handy interface for looking at uke chords in first and second position on the fretboard. When used with a word processing program, chord charts can be built by using the keystroke information for entering the chords.

Chordette requires eight uke chord fonts, which are included with the application. 

ukechordA
ukechordB
ukechordC
ukechordD
ukechordE
ukechordF
ukechordG
ukechordH

ukechordA and ukechordB contain the same chords, but in first and second position respectively.

ukechordC and ukechordD contain the same chords, but in first and second position respectively. 

ukechordE and ukechordF contain the same chords, but in first and second position respectively. 

ukechordG and ukechordH also contain the same chords, with the exception of (add11) and m(add11), these chords are only included in ukechordG. 

Group A
  - ukechordA - first position chords
Group A alt
  - ukechordB - second position chords

Group B
  - ukechordC - first position chords
Group B alt
  - ukechordD - second position chords

Group C
  - ukechordC - first position chords
Group C alt
  - ukechordD - second position chords

Group D
  - ukechordC - first position chords
Group D alt
  - ukechordD - second position chords


INSTALLATION OF THE UKECHORD FONTS

On Windows, copy the fonts to the Fonts folder located in the System folder.

On OS X, copy the fonts to the Fonts folder, located in the Library folder.


USING CHORDETTE

Chordette can be used as a stand-alone program to view chord diagrams.

When used in conjunction with a word processing program such as Word, Chordette provided keystroke information for entering chords into the word processing program.

1. Open a word processing program. It is not advisable to use a text editing program such as NotePad on Windows or TextEdit on the Mac, since they do not support multiple fonts.

2. Select the font in the word processing program that relates to the desired chord (i.e., ukechordA). 

3. Select the desired font size in the word processing program.

4. Type the keystroke that is displayed in Chordette for the desired chord. For example, "A" will enter an A chord for Group A chords. Typing "Q" will enter a Cmaj7 chord. For chords that use the alt key, do the following:

Windows:  Hold down the alt key and use the number pad on the far right of your keyboard to type out the four character code. When you release the alt key, the character will appear. For example, holding down the alt key and typing "0169" will display the G7-9 chord when the alt key is released.

Mac: Press the alt key (also labeled as "Option") and type the number or letter for the chord. For example, pressing the alt key and typing "2" will display the G6 chord.


The application and fonts are available as shareware, any donation will be greatly appreciated. Donations will be used to maintain the UkeFarm Web site and UkeFarm Radio. Donations can be made at:

http://www.ukefarm.com/chordette/


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