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Using On-Screen Chords

View chord changes in real-time as your song plays

Last updated: January 20, 2026

See chord changes as you listen! On-screen chords sync perfectly with your song.

Enabling On-Screen Chords#

  1. Open a song and start playback
  2. Look for the Chords button in the player
  3. Click to toggle chords on/off
  4. Chord display appears above the player

What You See#

As the song plays:

  • Current chord is highlighted large
  • Upcoming chords appear to the right
  • Chord changes are perfectly timed
  • Section markers show verse, chorus, etc.

Display Options#

Size#

  • Large — Full screen chord display
  • Compact — Smaller overlay during playback

Transpose#

  • Click the key button to change the displayed key
  • Chords update instantly
  • Useful for quick transposition

Show Lyrics#

  • Toggle lyrics with chords
  • Helpful for learning songs

Use Cases#

Learning New Songs#

Follow along with chords to learn the song structure.

Playing Along#

Display chords on a tablet while you play guitar or keys.

Quick Reference#

Check chord progressions without printing anything.

Teaching#

Show chords to your team during planning sessions.

Chord Notation#

We display chords using standard notation:

  • Major: G, C, D
  • Minor: Am, Em, Bm
  • Seventh: G7, Cmaj7, Am7
  • Slash chords: D/F#, C/E
  • Suspended: Dsus4, Asus2

Accuracy#

Chords are generated by our AI harmony analysis:

  • Usually very accurate
  • Complex songs may have rare variations
  • Simplified for playability when appropriate

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