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Drag and drop chords directly onto the lyrics you want the chord to float over, all within a fully customizable editor—fonts, colors, layout, your way.
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Write solos, riffs, and arrangements together. Chordly keeps everyone on the same version while you work.
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Whether you are working with a bandmate across town or teaching a student online, Chordly keeps you in sync.
Tab Together in Real Time
Both you and your collaborator can see and edit the same tab blocks simultaneously. Changes appear live — no need to send files back and forth.
Live Cursors and Presence
See exactly where your collaborator is in the document with live cursors and avatars. Both of you are in the same tab at the same time.
Tabs and Chord Sheets Together
Collaborate on full arrangements — mix tab blocks and chord sheet sections in the same shared document. One song, one live editing session.
Real-Time Guitar Tab Collaboration — Frequently Asked Questions
Can multiple people edit a guitar tab at the same time?
Yes. Multiple collaborators can be active in the same song simultaneously, including working in the same tab block. Changes appear live as they are made.
How do I share a guitar tab for someone else to edit?
Open the song in the editor, click Share, search for the person you want to add, and click Add as Editor. They will need to be in your Chordly friends list first.
Can I use Chordly to teach guitar online?
Yes. Add your student as an editor on a song and work on the same tab together in real time. You can enter notation in the tab while they watch it appear live.
Does Chordly work for remote guitar lesson collaboration?
Yes. Both the teacher and student can edit the same document from different locations, with live cursors showing each other's position in the chart.
Can I mix chord sheets and guitar tabs in the same collaborative song?
Yes. A Chordly document can contain both tab blocks and chord sheet sections. Everything in the document is shared in the same real-time session.
Do collaborators need their own Chordly account?
Yes. Collaborators need a Chordly account to edit a shared song. Once they have an account, you can add them from your friends list.
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Create a song, click Share, and invite your first collaborator — free to start.
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Real-time collaboration works across tab blocks and chord sheet sections in the same document — no limitations on what you can build together.
Convert To and From ChordPro
Convert your old ChordPro files into a modern, fully customizable chord sheet.
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Make Guitar Tabs with Ease & Simplicity
Our guitar tab maker is the best way to create simple tabs very quickly.
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Download Your Sheet as a PDF
Download your chord sheet or tablature as a high quality PDF in one click.
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Distraction-Free Practice with Autoscroll
Play along with your chord sheets and guitar tabs with autoscroll.
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Collaborate with Friends or Bandmates in Real-Time
Collaborate in real-time with bandmates to create guitar tabs and lyric/chord sheets.
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Meet your intelligent songwriting companion. Our AI chat assistant understands music theory, song structure, and creative songwriting. Ask questions, get suggestions for lyrics and chord progressions, and brainstorm ideas.
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Discover thousands of free guitar tabs and chord sheets. Search by song title, artist, or browse popular and trending songs.
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Find guitar tabs and chord sheets created by Chordly users. Search by artist, title, or browse by genre.
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