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Analysis & Transposing

Transpose Tool

Transpose chord progressions into a new key, then play the before and after versions. Useful for singers, instruments, and quick arrangement checks.

Semitones
+0

e.g., C Am F G / Cmaj7 Am7 Fmaj7 G7

Before

C Am F G

After(+0)

C Am F G

Semitones
C Am F G+0

What is this tool?

A transpose tool that shifts a chord progression up or down to a different key. Compare the original and transposed versions side by side and listen to both — useful when a song is out of your vocal range or you need to adapt it to another instrument.

When it helps

  • Match your vocal range

    Shift a song up or down in semitone steps to find a key that fits your voice comfortably.

  • Adapt to your instrument

    Quickly rework a chart for capo positions on guitar or for transposing instruments like trumpet or clarinet.

  • Practice in every key

    Take a progression you know and play it through all 12 keys to build fluency beyond a single tonal center.

How to use

  1. 1 Type a chord progression separated by spaces (e.g. C Am F G) into the input at the top.
  2. 2 Use 'Format' — or just blur the field — to auto-space chords you typed without gaps.
  3. 3 Pick a semitone amount with the ± stepper, or tap a preset like +5 or +7 in the top bar.
  4. 4 The 'Before' and 'After' panels update instantly; press ▶ on either card to hear just that version.
  5. 5 Hit 'Play both' in the bottom dock to play the original followed by the transposed version back to back.

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