Re: triangle chord notation

[Eyolf Ostrem]

On Wed 02 August 2006 22:20, Paul Scott wrote:
> What is everybody's opinion as to whether the triangle means major chord
> or means major seventh chord.  I even saw documentation saying it meant
> (major) 6/9.

My opinion is that it's an abomination which should be avoided - not primarily 
because of the ambiguity (which I don't feel strongly myself; to me it means 
maj7), but because of the redundancy: why introduce a separate symbol - an 
ambiguous one at that (although there are subcultures where it is common) - 
when there is a notation with next-to-ISO status, such as maj7? 
Especially in the days of guitar tabs, the odd, strange, weird, jazzy symbols 
make a LP lead sheet look odd/antiquated.
I know one can redefine it, so I shouldn't complain, but in general I think 
the chord notation system is the weakest area in Lilypond.

Eyolf
 
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