Looking for a software to do simple Chords structures

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  1. Olymoon

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    Hi
    I'm looking for a software that allows to write simple chords structures, and to transpose them afterward if needed.

    The kind of chord structure is like this, very simple:


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    I've been searching, but all I find are more complex programs that include fingering and a lot of things I dont need.
     
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  3. Crinklebumps

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    A lead sheet/software for chords only... I don't know of a specific one like your example. Have you tried looking for an iOS or Android app? Or even Linux. Or an online app like this one...

    https://www.chordsheet.com/
     
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    ChordPulse can save to text, but it only records the chord names. I use it more as a prototyping tool, and I always save the chord and midi file.
     
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    I know that Zplane Decoda can export chords in plain text or ChordPro format.
    I heard of an app called Chordie, but I dont' know details about it.

    EDIT: for sure Decoda can transpose songs.
     
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    Thank you for the advice, but unless I missed something, ChordPulse can only work on a maximum of 16 bars.
     
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  11. Olymoon

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    This one seems promising, thank you.
    Is it possible to transpose the charts once done?
     
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    I've used it, but never tried to do this with it. I'll try , thank you.
     
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    maybe try captain plugins, very good
     
  14. Olymoon

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    Can you transpose Chord charts with it afterwards?
     
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    You're welcome. Sorry, no idea, I haven't used it myself.
     
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    Humm , thanks, but I dont see chord charts in their website. Can it do it?
     
  18. Scotch64

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    Yes you can:

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    Transpose chord sheets, add capo chords


    You can instantly transpose a chord sheet, either by selecting a key from a drop down list or in full screen performance mode by tapping + or - to transpose up or down. Select your capo key and the chords are displayed in brackets. It even tells you what fret to use.
     
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    It has 36 individual pages that you can use for the different sections, and then you can rename them later if you want to. It's a bit clunky, but it's useful for auditioning different chord variations, and then you can export the MIDI into a DAW for use as a guide track.

    Sample text output:
     
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    Thank you.
    On the image, I see that some line have 3 chords, others have 4 chords. Is it possible to force the program to keep a number of bars per line, and to keep a visual spacing related to their timing?
     
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