The <root> element
Parent element: <harmony>
The <root> element indicates a pitch like C, D, E vs. a scale degree like 1, 2, 3. It is used with chord symbols in popular music. The <root> element has a <root-step> and optional <root-alter> element similar to the <step> and <alter> elements, but renamed to distinguish the different musical meanings.
Content
In this order
- <root-step> (Required)
- <root-alter> (Optional)
Attributes
None.
Examples
This element is used in the following examples:
<bass-alter><bass-separator><bass-step><degree-type><degree-value><fingering> (Frame)<fret> (Frame)<kind><root-alter><root-step>Tutorial: Chord Symbols