The <bass> element
Parent element: <harmony>
The <bass> element is used to indicate a bass note in popular music chord symbols, e.g. G/C. It is generally not used in functional harmony, as inversion is generally not used in pop chord symbols. As with <root>, it is divided into step and alter elements, similar to pitches.
Content
In this order
- <bass-separator> (Optional)
- <bass-step> (Required)
- <bass-alter> (Optional)
Attributes
| Name | Type | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| arrangement | harmony-arrangement | No | Specifies where the bass is displayed relative to what precedes it. |
Examples
This element is used in the following examples: