Chord Transposer
Paste lyrics with chords in [brackets], shift everything up or down to whatever key you need. Also shows capo suggestions. Handles majors, minors, 7ths, diminished, augmented, sus chords.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I transpose guitar chords?
Move every chord root up or down by the same number of semitones. Up 2 turns C into D, Am into Bm, G into A. Chord quality does not change. Major stays major, minor stays minor. Only the root moves.
What is a capo and how does it help with transposing?
A clamp that goes across the fretboard and raises the pitch of all six strings at once. Put a capo on fret 3 and you can play in Eb using regular C-shape open chords. Means you do not have to learn a bunch of barre shapes in awkward keys.
Why would I need to transpose a song?
The singer cannot reach the high notes. You want open chords instead of barre shapes. You need to match a horn player in a different key. Whatever the reason, transposing shifts everything while keeping the chord relationships intact.
What is bracket notation for chords in lyrics?
Chord names in square brackets placed inline with lyrics. It shows you exactly where each chord change happens in the song. If you have used any online chord site you have seen this format. It is the standard.