Hum the tune, get the chords
Sing, whistle or hum a phrase. The app listens on your device and works out the key, tempo and a progression that fits.
The chord progression generator
you can hum to
Hum, sing or whistle a melody into your phone. Hummingchord finds the key and gives you guitar and piano chords you can play, edit, print and save to your own library.
Free account, free for 3 saved songs, and a 7-day Pro trial when you want more.
Real guitar shapes
Every chord comes with a fretboard diagram you can actually play, plus a capo and transpose control for your voice.
Piano keys too
See the exact keys for each chord, hear it played back, and follow along with the metronome and backing track.
Take it off the screen
Print a lead sheet, download a PDF in one tap, or export MIDI to keep writing in your own music software.
Your melody, on paper
Every song becomes a clean lead sheet with chord names, guitar fingerings and piano voicings — download it as a PDF and play it from the music stand.
Kitchen Hum No. 1
Key of G · 96 BPM
G
Bar 1 · I
Em
Bar 2 · vi
C
Bar 3 · IV
D
Bar 4 · V
Simple pricing
Start free with 3 saved songs. Go Pro when you want the whole studio.
Pro
$4.99 / month
Or $19.99 a year, or $39 once for lifetime access. 7 days free to start.
- Unlimited saved songs in your library
- Chord editor — rename chords and build your own shapes
- Printable lead sheet and one-tap PDF download
- MIDI export and play-along backing tracks
- Same library on your phone and your desktop
Questions, answered
Do I need to sing in tune or know any music theory?+
No. Hum, whistle or sing however you like — Hummingchord follows the pitch of your melody, works out the key and tempo, and names the chords for you.
Which instruments do I get chords for?+
Every chord comes with a guitar fingering diagram and a piano keyboard voicing, plus the chord name and its role in the key.
Can I change a chord the app picked?+
Yes. Pro members can rename any chord, drag frets and keys to build their own shapes, add or remove bars, and transpose or capo the whole song.
Can I print the chords or play along?+
Pro downloads a printable lead sheet as a PDF, exports a MIDI file, and plays your progression back with a metronome and backing chords at any tempo.
What does the free version include?+
Unlimited humming and chord charts, and up to 3 saved songs in your library, on any device — no card needed.
How much is Pro, and can I cancel?+
$4.99 a month with a 7-day free trial, $19.99 a year, or $39 once for life. Monthly and yearly cancel any time from your account page.
Is there an app to install?+
Hummingchord installs straight onto your home screen from the browser — full screen, its own icon, and your library works offline.
From the songwriting blog
Guides on chord progressions, writing by ear and the music theory that actually helps.
Ready when you are
Add Hummingchord to your home screen and your library stays in sync between your phone and your desktop.
Already have an account? Sign in
Watch Hummingchord tutorials: Hummingchord on YouTube