• Registered: 2018-02-23
  • Posts: 2

Topic: Creating an original song with the help of Chordie/Songbook

Sorry if this has been asked a million times before but I did search for it before writing.

How do I use Songbook (that is assuming it is Songbook that I should use) to help write down an original song with my own words and chords (guitar)?

I have a PC and an Ipad.

I am determined to document my songs before I shuffle off this mortal coil.

Any help and suggestions gratefully received.

Regards, RIcharg

  • Zurf
  • Zurf
  • Blunt but well meaning moderator
  • Offline
  • From: Virginia, USA
  • Registered: 2007-06-27
  • Posts: 7,522

Re: Creating an original song with the help of Chordie/Songbook

I'm going to move your thread to About Chordie, where I think you're more likely to get a better answer, but I'll leave a redirect so that you can find it again.

As to your question, I think the place to record original songs is in the Songwriting forum. I'm not a songwriter, so I am not up to speed on the tools. Good luck.

Granted B chord amnesty by King of the Mutants (Long live the king).
If it comes from the heart and you add a few beers... it'll be awesome! - Mekidsmom
When in doubt ... hats. - B.G. Dude
  • From: The Land Of Song
  • Registered: 2007-12-10
  • Posts: 5,649

Re: Creating an original song with the help of Chordie/Songbook

hi richarg, welcome to chordie forums.

i always type my songs into my PC's office programme, then copy and paste into a new thread in songwriting. there are instructions there for transforming songs into chordpro to make them look purdy like?

i don't use songbook myself but i think that's for the convenience of putting other peoples songs for your easy access.

looking forward to seeing and hearing your songs

Ask not what Chordie can do for you, but what you can do for Chordie.

Phill Williams's Website

  • Registered: 2018-02-23
  • Posts: 2

Re: Creating an original song with the help of Chordie/Songbook

many thanks Zurf and Phill