Hummingchord

How to write chords from a melody

Short walkthroughs for humming, whistling or singing a tune and getting guitar and piano chords that fit it. Each one takes a couple of minutes.

1

Hum a melody and get chords in under a minute

2 min read

  1. Open the Record page and allow microphone access.
  2. Hum a steady 'ooo' or 'aah', holding each note for about a second.
  3. Stop recording — Hummingchord shows the key, tempo and a chord progression.
  4. Tap Play melody to hear your hum back, then play the chords along with it.
2

How to find the right key for your tune

3 min read

  1. Record your melody as usual and check the detected key at the top.
  2. If it feels off, open the key tuner and set the root note and major or minor by ear.
  3. Play the chords back — the right key is the one where nothing sounds sour.
  4. Save the song so the key travels with it.
3

Beginner-friendly guitar chords for any melody

3 min read

  1. Keep 'Easy chords' switched on to stick to open-position major and minor shapes.
  2. Strum each suggested shape once and let the fretboard diagram guide your fingers.
  3. Switch to richer chords when you want sevenths and suspended colours.
  4. Edit any chord in My Songs if you prefer a different shape.
4

Turn your progression into a printable lead sheet

2 min read

  1. Save the recording to My Songs.
  2. Choose the lead sheet or sheet music export.
  3. Print it, or share the song link so a bandmate can open it on their phone.
Try it now — freeChord progression generatorRead the FAQ

Video tutorials

Video versions of these walkthroughs are on the way. When the Hummingchord channel goes live, the clips will be embedded right here next to each lesson.

In the meantime, hear original songs by Hummingchord’s creator: Jamie Dobbs on YouTube

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