Chord symbols - import from xml? slot linkage?

[pedrnun]

Dear bach developers!

I was wondering if it is possible to use chord symbols with [bach.score]... (I guess not, so here's a feature request!)
I have a bunch of MusicXml files with from which I would like to retrieve the chord symbols. The syntax is simple enough and looks like this (for a Gm7b5 chord symbol):

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     <harmony print-frame="no">
        <root>
          <root-step>G</root-step>
          </root>
        <kind text="-7b5" use-symbols="yes">half-diminished</kind>
        </harmony>

Maybe I can write some sort of chord symbol parser in JavaScript or maybe someone knows of a tool that already does that (in which case, I would appreciate the tip). But I'm guessing I would find usefulness in being able to access chord symbols directly in [bach.score], via slot linkage. Something in line with the "read Yester.xml (importlyrics 7)" example... Do you think that is something to hope for in the future?

Best,
Pedro Louzeiro

[danieleghisi]

Hi Pedro,

I have to say, it's not in our most urgent to-do list, but if it was feasible (I have to check with Andrea) it would be nice to add it at some point as a slot import/export, indeed.

d