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ALPHABETICAL CHORD SYMBOLS
The phrase alphabetical chord symbols
refers to a musical shorthand which is used to represent chords. It is similar to the system of Roman numeral notation used in traditional harmony except for the use of capital letters (A, B, C) rather than Roman numerals (I, II, III).
A. The alphabetical letter indicates the root tone upon which the chord is built. A letter without any number indicates a triad, which is a chord extended up to the third and fifth. Unless otherwise indicated, the third is major and the fifth is perfect.
1. A minor third is indicated by the abbreviation min.
2. +5
or (better) ♯5
at the end of the symbol indicates an augmented fifth. It is best to inclose this indication in