# Add more chords to a bar

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### ▶️ Split a bar

To add another chord to a bar, you can

1. Expand the [chord length editor](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/adjust-the-chord-length) when in composition mode (select a chord)
2. [Long-press](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/long-press-a-chord) a chord

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👉 Tap the ✂️ scissor icon (S)

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### ▶️ Delete a chord from a bar

1. Expand the [chord length editor](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/adjust-the-chord-length) when in composition mode (select a chord)
2. [Long-press](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/long-press-a-chord) a chord\
   \
   See above for more instructions on this.

👉 Tap the 🗑 trash icon (⇧ S)

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{% hint style="success" %}
If there is only **one** chord in a bar, you can "delete" it by muting it. [**Read more**](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/mute-a-chord)
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
If a line contains **many chords** it might be **not entirely visible**. In this case, you can scroll the line horizontally.&#x20;

On macOS, you will need to press down the mouse to be able to scroll the line.
{% endhint %}