> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.tonaly.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.tonaly.app/songwriting/step-out-of-the-key/in-the-app-borrow-a-chord.md). # In the app: Borrow a chord How do I use "borrowed chords" within the TONALY app? {% embed url="" %} ### ▶️ **Borrow a chord** > To insert a chord of a different mode, [**enter the chord edit overlay**](/songwriting/edit-a-chord/add-optional-tones-to-a-certain-chord.md)**.** > > Be sure your app is at least updated to **version 3.0.5** 👉 **Tap on "Borrow chord",** if you don't see it, scroll "Chord - Bass note" menu horizontally.
👉 **Select a key and a scale** you want to generate chords of.
👉 You will find the chords based on the selected scale here. **Select a chord** you would like to add to your composition.
👉 **Tap on "Insert chord".**
👉 **The chord will be inserted in the chord edit overlay.** If you have selected a bar, it will already be updated in your composition. If not, select a bar for the chord. Sometimes it can happen that the root note will be [enharmonically exchanged](/general/general-info/enharmonic-equivalents.md) to fit into your song.
### 👉 Further reading: {% content-ref url="/pages/-M2dUwE0eU3KbEuqKPgY" %} [In theory: Borrow a chord](/songwriting/step-out-of-the-key/borrow-a-chord.md) {% endcontent-ref %}