Chordify is a music app that shows chords for songs so players can follow along on guitar, ukulele, piano or mandolin. Chords appear over lyrics, and users can upload their own songs or pick from a large catalog of popular tracks. A chord search lets you select the chords you already know and get song suggestions, with capo hints to adapt to your playing. Premium features include loop, capo and transpose, and there are iOS and Android apps.
Beginners who know only three or four chords are a natural fit, since they can find songs they can already play. Hobbyist guitarists and ukulele players use it for casual jamming, while piano and mandolin players follow the same chord displays. Music teachers can build setlists for students, and band members can share songs they need to learn. No music theory background is required, because chords are shown in sync with the track.
Common uses include learning a new song by playing along with the original recording, building a setlist for a campfire or open mic, and finding easier songs that match a limited chord vocabulary. Players transpose a track to suit their vocal range, loop a tricky section until it feels comfortable, and use capo hints to simplify difficult shapes. Singers who accompany themselves and parents helping children practice a first instrument get the same synced display, which makes repeated practice sessions easier to organize and share with friends. Seasonal collections, artist tributes and top-10 charts help users discover what to play next.
