# Adjust the chord length

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To adjust the length of a chord, you will:&#x20;

1. Need to **select the chord** you which to edit by tapping on it in your composition,&#x20;
2. Expand the lower bar, which will open. You can also open it by dragging it up.

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👉 **Drag the split-line** horizontally to adjust the length in 16th (sixteenth) steps.&#x20;

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You can also [mute](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/mute-a-chord), [delete](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/add-more-chords-to-a-bar), or [edit](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/edit-a-chord/add-optional-tones-to-a-certain-chord) a chord from here.
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