chords·lol is a free, browser-based music education resource for exploring chords, scales, keys, progressions, and theory. Its chord index covers 360 chords across 30 qualities and twelve roots, with notes, intervals, keys, and playable diagrams. Diagrams are available for guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, mandolin, and banjo. The learning library lists 107 scales, 30 keys, 30 progressions, and 26 theory guides. Nine browser tools include chord and scale finders, a transposer, ear training, a progression generator, and a metronome. Users can also export chord charts and download 19 printable PDF charts covering chords, scales, and keys. The maker says the tools need no signup and that the site has no accounts, email gates, or paywalls. Chord and scale data, audio, and PDFs are available for personal, classroom, and non-commercial use. The privacy policy describes anonymous usage analytics and Do Not Track support, and says the site does not sell data or run third-party advertising scripts. The terms do not warrant accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose.
Who it is for
The site suits musicians and learners looking up chord shapes, scales, keys, or theory in a browser. Its printable charts and permitted classroom use may also help educators.
What is good
- Free browser tools require no signup.
- Chord diagrams cover six instruments.
- Includes 107 scales and 26 theory guides.
- Printable PDF charts cover chords, scales, and keys.
- Chord audio playback is available.
What to know first
- Terms do not warrant accuracy.
- Downloads are limited to personal, classroom, and non-commercial use.
Verdict
chords·lol combines reference material, browser tools, audio, and printable charts without requiring an account. Treat its material as a learning aid rather than a guaranteed source of accuracy.
chords·lol plans and pricing
All plansCompared on chord finder software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Reverse chord lookup
- Yes
- Progression generator
- Yes
- Voicing explorer
- Yes
- Supported instruments
- guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, mandolin, banjo
- Chord chart export
- Yes
- Chord audio playback
- Yes
