ChordPro Editor
Write and edit songs in ChordPro with live preview, undo/redo, templates, and find/replace.
A syntax-aware editor with split preview shows chords aligned to lyrics as you type. Parser support covers directives and sections.
Desktop and mobile share one codebase so editing on a large screen and performing on a phone feels consistent.
Key, capo, transpose and play time can live in the ChordPro text or in their own fields — a preference picks the master copy. Layout switches in the Format panel apply to the open song only until you save defaults.
- Live preview
- Undo / redo
- Templates & find/replace
- Starter tier
What is a directive, what is a control — and which one wins? · How do I apply a layout setting to every song? · Why are the undo and redo buttons sometimes missing?
Market comparison
| Aspect | SBB | OnSong | SBP | MS | BH | fScore | UG | iReal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | Complete ChordPro workflow — import, edit, publish, perform, collaborate | iPad setlist and chord-sheet performance | ChordPro songbook — editing and display (Android, iOS, Windows) | Sheet-music / ChordPro library and performance (Android, iOS, Windows, macOS) | Band calendar, setlists, and gig logistics | PDF sheet music library and performance on iPad | Online tab catalog and play-along | Chord charts + backing tracks, jazz/standards |
| ChordPro editor depth | Custom ChordPro parser, many directives, custom blocks | Strong iPad performance layout | Established ChordPro editing across its platforms | Established library and chart editing across its platforms | Not a ChordPro authoring tool | Annotation on PDFs, not ChordPro source | No full editor for your song library | Not ChordPro-centric |
Competing products change continuously. This table describes typical positioning — choose another app when its focus matches your workflow; choose Songbook Buddy when you need the full ChordPro journey on your platforms.