This Python library transcribes polyphonic music, including vocals, instruments, chords, and rhythm.
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11 alternativesChordly
Chordly creates online chord sheets, supports transposition and set lists, and exports sheets as PDFs.
About Chordly
Chordly is a free, open-source, online chord sheet creator. The project code is hosted on GitHub, with the related site listed as chordly.co.uk. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 by Stuart Frost. The repository includes a readme, contributing documentation, and license files.
With Chordly you can create chord sheets and edit them inline. You can transpose all chords in a sheet at once, store sheets in a searchable and sortable library, and arrange sheets into set lists. Sheets can be exported as PDF files.
It suits musicians who use chord sheets for practice or performance, including guitar players. It also suits those who prefer open-source software and developers who want to inspect the code, report bugs, or contribute changes.
Key features
- Transpose all chords in a sheet at once
- Edit chord sheets inline
- Arrange chord sheets into set lists
- Export chord sheets as PDF files
- Store sheets in searchable and sortable library
Best for: Musicians who create, organize, and perform from chord sheets and set lists.
Good for
- Free and open source under GPL-3.0
- Combines editing, transposition, set lists and PDF export
- Library can be searched and sorted
Chordly at a glance
- Website
- github.com/stufro/chordly
- Category
- Music & Audio › Lyrics & Sheet Music
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Free
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Chordly FAQ
What is Chordly?
Chordly is a free, open-source, online chord sheet creator with code hosted on GitHub.
Can Chordly transpose chords?
Yes, it can transpose all chords in a sheet at once.
Can I export chord sheets as PDF?
Yes, Chordly supports exporting chord sheets as PDF files.
Is Chordly open source?
Yes, it is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
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