Write lead sheets in a Markdown way and transpose in a second
Hey HN, I'm a software engineer with a passion for playing guitar. (https://ivanhsu.co) In the software industry, we use clever plain-text syntaxes like Markdown and Mermaid to handle complex layouts. This lets us focus on the content itself and quickly produce beautifully formatted documents. Isn't sheet music and chord charts just another form of documentation in the world of music? That's why I created Cord Land https://cord.land/landing ! It's a website where you can quickly generate lead sheets and draw chord charts using plain text. Even better, it can…
Write lead sheets in a Markdown way and transpose in a second launched on August 3, 2025 with 28 votes, #565 of 8,530 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Cord Land is a web tool for guitarists to write lead sheets and chord charts using plain-text Markdown-style syntax called Corduroy. It automatically transposes songs between any of the twelve musical keys instantly. Designed for musicians who want to focus on content rather than formatting, it combines software engineering practices with music documentation, allowing users to quickly generate and customize chord charts and lead sheets without complex music notation software.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
使用 ChordPro 擴展語法，以純文字編寫吉他和弦譜，即時修改、一鍵分享、自動轉調。
Corduroy is a ChordPro syntax extension that allows you to generate beautiful lead sheets with plain text. Adjust the Range bar to view examples; toggle the switch to try editing it yourself! Corduroy is a ChordPro syntax extension that allows you to generate beautiful lead sheets with plain text. Cord Land is a web app that allows you to create lead sheets with plain text, transpose in a second, and share with one click. The one-time purchase makes you to enjoy the Premium Plan features forever, without worrying about subscription renewals! New members can enjoy a 10-day trial period, with access to all features of Cord Land. After the trial period, you will not be able to create or edit…from cord.land
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hey HN, I'm a software engineer with a passion for playing guitar. (https://ivanhsu.co) In the software industry, we use clever plain-text syntaxes like Markdown and Mermaid to handle complex layouts. This lets us focus on the content itself and quickly produce beautifully formatted documents. Isn't sheet…
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