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ChordyV – User Guide

Write clean chord charts, change the key in a tap, and perform in fullscreen — all in one place.

1) Getting Started

ChordyV helps you write chord charts and perform them live. You can mix chords, bars, and lyrics in one line, change the key instantly, and read everything clearly on stage.

Main screens

  • Library — manage songs and folders; filter by Key or Beat.
  • Editor — write chords, bars |, dots ..., dashes -, %, and lyrics together.
  • Performance — fullscreen view with Transpose (+/−), Sharps/Flats, Font size (A−/A+), and Auto-scroll.

2) Writing Charts (Basic → Advanced)

Basic

Intro
| C . . . | Dm . . . | Am . . . |

Mix with lyrics

Verse
| C . . . | ~
lyrics here...

Inversions & slash chords

| G/B  D  Em7 |
| C   D  G   |

Complex chords + note icons

Chorus
| Cmaj7#11 |
| Em9  A7#5 |
| Dmaj9/F# |  (♪) (♬)
Tip: keep each chord as its own token (separated by spaces). Avoid sticking chords to words.

3) Transpose (Change Key Fast)

  • Tap + or − to move up or down by semitones.
  • Choose Sharps or Flats (ChordyV won’t mix them).
  • Root and bass notes follow the new key; the chord quality stays the same.
(+2)
Cmaj7#11 → Dmaj7#11
A#7#5    → C7#5
Gm7b5/Eb → Am7b5/F

4) Lines & Colors (easy to read)

  • One line can include chords, bars (|, %, dots, dashes), melody numbers, and lyrics.
  • Chords are highlighted; lyrics stay plain so you can read them easily.
  • Write (♪) or (♬) to show small note icons above the line in Performance.
If a word looks like a chord by accident (e.g., “Am” inside a word), keep the letters together (e.g., Amword) so it’s treated as text.

5) Performance (On Stage)

  • Use Fullscreen and Auto-scroll for hands-free playing.
  • Adjust font size with A−/A+ for different lighting.
  • Keep section headers like [Verse], [Chorus] to navigate quickly.

6) Library & Setlist

  • Store songs, organize with folders/genres, and filter by Key or Beat.
  • Double-tap a song to jump straight to Performance.
  • Data is stored locally (offline). Export text for manual backups if needed.

7) Best Practices

  • One token per chord; separate with spaces or commas.
  • Use uppercase roots (C, D#, Gm7).
  • Choose either Sharps or Flats for a clean chart.
  • Preview in Performance and test the transpose steps you’ll use.

8) Normalize Form — Structure & Detailed Guide

Normalize Form helps you reformat and align your chord chart to make it neat, consistent, and structured according to your song’s composition. The process consists of three main stages, with several adjustable options for precise control.

1️⃣ Input / Paste Chord Chart

Paste or type your raw chord chart and lyrics into the input field. You can copy from any text source like notepad, lyric sheet, or another editor.

  • Use the basic format: chords on top, lyrics below.
  • Avoid excessive tabs — the system will automatically adjust spacing during the Analyze process.

2️⃣ Analyze & Edit Composition

After pressing Analyze, the system scans your chord structure and divides it into bars.

  • Adjust Quantize: Set the chord density per bar (e.g., 1/4, 1/8) to keep spacing consistent across lines.
  • Set Bars per Line: Choose how many bars appear on each line to match your song section (e.g., 4 bars per line for verse, 2 for chorus).
  • Preview Layout: Review and fine-tune chord alignment before applying full normalization.

3️⃣ Normalize Output

Press Normalize to generate the final version of your chord chart.

  • Unifies bar width and spacing for perfect visual alignment.
  • Adjusts chord spacing based on your quantize settings.
  • Removes extra whitespace and empty lines.
  • Displays the final layout in monospaced text for precise alignment.

Once done, you can directly:

Send to Editor — automatically transfers the normalized chart into the main editor textarea, ready for saving, styling, or transposing.
Quick Tips:
  • Normalize before adding color or chord styles to keep formatting clean.
  • Use Normalize to create new chart templates faster.
  • Ideal for band rehearsals — ensures every chord line is evenly spaced and easy to read on screen.

9) More Examples (Copy-ready)

Mixed line with complex chords

Intro
| Cmaj7#11   Gm7b5/Eb | A#7#5 | (♪) (♬)

Jazz changes

||
| Fmaj7  G13 |
| Em7b5  A7b9 |
| Dm9    G13 |
| Cmaj9 |
||

10) Limitations

  • Tablature is not supported.
  • Only A–G note names are recognized.
  • Chords glued to words (e.g., wordCmaj7) are treated as text.

11) FAQ

Chord didn’t change? Make sure it’s a standalone token (space before/after) and uses A–G names.

Sharps vs Flats? Pick one. ChordyV won’t mix them to keep charts clean.

Note icons? Type (♪) and (♬) exactly like that.