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How to Make Chord Sheets

Build printable chord reference pages for guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, bass, and piano. Pick from a built-in chord library or draw custom diagrams, arrange them on a styled page, and export as PDF — free, no account needed.

Why Make Chord Sheets?

Quick reference on the music stand

Pin a chord sheet next to your score and never stop playing to look up a fingering. One glance is all you need.

Practice aid

Group chords by key, progression, or difficulty and drill them in sequence. A printed sheet keeps your practice focused and screen-free.

Teaching tool

Hand students a clean, labeled chord chart for the week's lesson. Consistent diagrams reduce confusion and speed up learning.

What You Can Build

Same tool, different pages. Chord diagrams for any instrument, any purpose.

Chord reference pages

A single page with all the chords for a song, a key, or a genre — ready to print and place on your music stand.

Practice sheets

Chords grouped by difficulty or progression. Work through them in order during warm-ups or focused practice sessions.

Custom chord libraries

Build a personal collection of every chord voicing you use — open chords, barre chords, jazz voicings, alternate tunings — all in one printable set.

Supported Instruments

Chord diagrams built for the instruments you play.

Guitar
Ukulele
Mandolin
Banjo
Bass
Piano

How It Works

1

Pick your instrument

Select guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, bass, or piano. The chord library and diagram style adapt automatically.

2

Select or create chords

Browse the built-in library of 130+ chord diagrams, or draw your own custom voicings with the diagram editor.

3

Arrange on the page

Drag chords into the order you want, group them into sections, and pick a visual theme that matches your songbook.

4

Export as PDF

Download a print-ready PDF, or send the chord sheet straight into the Songbook Builder to include in your printed book.

Pre-Made Chord Sheets

Don't want to build from scratch? Download ready-made chord reference PDFs for guitar, ukulele, mandolin, banjo, bass, and piano — free, no account needed.

Browse Chord Sheets

Tips for Better Chord Sheets

  • Group chords by key (all C chords together, all G chords together) so you can grab the right page fast during a session.
  • Include the chord name and interval formula (e.g., Cmaj7 = 1-3-5-7) to reinforce music theory while you practice.
  • Use consistent diagram sizes. Mixing large and small diagrams on one page makes scanning harder — pick one size and stick with it.
  • For barre chords, mark the barre clearly and note the fret number. A diagram without fret context is easy to misread.
  • Print on card stock (160–200gsm) for chord sheets that live on your music stand. Regular paper curls and tears quickly.
  • Add a title and date to every sheet. When you revise your chord library later, you'll know which version is current.

Ready to Build Your Chord Sheets?

Open the free Chord Sheet Builder, pick your instrument, and start designing printable chord reference pages. Export as PDF or add to your songbook — no account needed.

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