Drag & Drop Chords Onto Your Lyrics
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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Practice guitar tabs hands-free. Set your scroll speed and stay focused on playing — not scrolling.
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Play Mode gives you a clean, full-screen reading view for your tabs — perfect for rehearsal and stage use.
Autoscroll Through Your Tab
Set your scroll speed and let the tab scroll automatically while you play. Keeps your hands on the guitar where they belong.
Works on Any Device
Play Mode runs in your browser on any device — phone, tablet, or laptop. Use it on a music stand, tablet holder, or screen during rehearsal.
Zoom for Easier Reading
Adjust the zoom level in Play Mode to make your tab easier to read. Each song remembers its zoom setting between sessions.
Play Mode for Guitar Tabs — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use autoscroll with guitar tabs in Chordly?
Yes. Play Mode works with guitar tabs, chord sheets, or any combination of both. Activate autoscroll, set your speed, and Chordly scrolls the document automatically.
How do I set the scroll speed for guitar tabs?
Open Play Mode and activate autoscroll. Use the speed control to set how fast the tab scrolls. Adjust it until the speed matches your playing pace.
Can I practice guitar tabs and chord sheets together?
Yes. If your song contains both tab sections and chord sheet sections, Play Mode displays everything in the same scrolling view. Autoscroll works across the entire document.
Is Play Mode distraction-free?
Yes. Play Mode strips away the editor interface and shows a clean reading view. Controls are available in the toolbar but stay out of the way while you read.
Can I use Chordly on my tablet for stage use?
Yes. Play Mode runs in the browser on any tablet, phone, or laptop. The controls are designed for mobile use, and autoscroll makes hands-free stage performance possible.
Can I download my guitar tab as a PDF from Play Mode?
Yes. The Play Mode header has the same download button as the editor. Use it to export your tab to PDF without going back to the editor.
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Distraction-Free Practice with Autoscroll
Play along with your chord sheets and guitar tabs with autoscroll.
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