Chordify
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Type of site | Music education, chord analysis |
|---|---|
| Available in | Multilingual |
| URL | chordify |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 2012 |
| Current status | Active |
Chordify is a music education platform that automatically extracts chords from songs and synchronizes them with audio playback. Launched in 2012, it is available as a web app and on Android and iOS devices.[1]
Overview
[edit]Chordify uses algorithms based on music information retrieval (MIR) research to analyze harmonic content and display chords in sync with audio.[2] Users can upload audio files or input links from platforms like YouTube, SoundCloud, and Deezer.
It supports multiple instruments (guitar, piano, ukulele), offers features like chord transposition, playback looping, and a multi-string tuner, and presents chords in a simplified, beginner-friendly format.[3]
Development
[edit]Chordify originated from MIR research conducted at Utrecht University, focusing on computational modeling of music perception.[2] The company operates offices in Utrecht and Groningen.
Reception
[edit]Chordify has received attention for its accessible design and educational value.[1] It is often compared to services like Ultimate Guitar and Yousician, though it emphasizes real-time harmonic analysis over static tablature.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b Brouwer, Boris (2013-01-17). "Chordify lets you turn any music into chords in real time". The Next Web. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
- ^ a b de Haas, W. Bas; Magalhães, João P.; Veltkamp, Remco C. (2011). "Improving Audio Chord Transcription by Exploiting Harmonic and Metric Knowledge" (PDF). ISMIR 2011: Proceedings of the 12th International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference: 295–300. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
- ^ "Chordify Will Now Display Song Chords in Real Time Using AI". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2025-04-05.