Fretboard Distillery

Paste chord/lyric text, open a file (.txt, .docx, .cho, .fba), or try the demo. Chords go on the line above lyrics.

Pick the Sounding Key the audience hears, then the Shape Key your fingers play. Capo auto-calculates. Or nudge capo manually.

Toggle to replace chords with scale-degree numbers (1, 4, 5⁻, etc.). Numbers stay the same in every key.

Click the button, click any chord, then arrow keys or Space/Backspace to slide it over the correct syllable.

Each chord shows a fretboard diagram. Common chords include a simpler alternative that's easier to play.

Save as .fba — stores song, settings, and position edits. Reopen from the Open File tab.

Auto-fits to fewest pages. Adjust columns, font size (9–12pt), spacing. Optionally include chord diagrams.

Fullscreen chord sheet with adjustable auto-scroll speed and optional metronome. Access from the ☰ menu.

1. Paste your chord sheet into the input area, or open a file (.txt, .docx, .cho).
2. Click Parse & Load Song.
3. Pick your favorite chord shapes under Play Shapes In.
4. Adjust the Sounding Key to match the song — the capo calculates for you.
5. Fine-tune chord positions with ✎ Edit Positions if needed.
6. Save your work with 💾 Save .fba or print with 🖨 Print.

1. Load and set up your song first.
2. Click the ▶ button (or find it in the ☰ menu).
3. Adjust scroll speed with the +/− buttons before you start.
4. Hit ▶ Play — a 15-second countdown gives you time to grab your guitar.
5. Turn on the Metronome toggle and set your BPM if you want a click track.
6. Hit ⏸ Pause anytime, or ✕ Exit to return.