Hi David! midi2ly converts midi to notes. Chord symbols are made by creating a ChordName context. Even without \chordmode the ChordName context works fine; so you could convert your chord sequence into a variable and called it to a ChordName context (or other contexts).
Em dom., 28 de jun. de 2026, 11:39, David Topham <[email protected]> escreveu: > Hi > LilyPond > Lovers > Not sure if is best place for this question... > > I recently discovered a program named MMA that is a text- based way to > describe a backing track using various keywords and predefined music > patterns. It then produces a midi file. > I don't think midi2ly can create chord symbals based on the produced midi > file (e.g. bass, drums, guitar, piano). Especially if arpeggios and walking > bass. > I am working on awk script to parse the .mma file and produce a lilypond > chord chart. > Do you know best place to post something like that? > Or if similar efforts already exist? > Thanks, Dave >
