About FindTheChords
Our Mission
FindTheChords.com is a free online tool designed to help musicians, DJs, producers, and music enthusiasts instantly find chords, detect keys, and analyze BPM for any song. Our mission is to make music learning and analysis accessible to everyone, completely free, forever.
We believe that understanding music theory and learning songs shouldn't require expensive software or subscriptions. That's why we've built a powerful, browser-based tool that gives you professional-grade chord detection without any cost or barriers.
What We Do
FindTheChords.com uses advanced audio analysis and machine learning algorithms to:
- Detect chord progressions with timestamps showing exactly when each chord plays
- Identify song keys (major or minor) for transposing and harmonic mixing
- Calculate BPM/tempo for DJ mixing and metronome practice
- Analyze YouTube videos directly by pasting a URL for instant chord extraction
- Provide interactive waveforms for visual learning and navigation
Who We Serve
Our tool is designed for:
Musicians & Students
Learn songs faster, understand chord progressions, and improve your ear training
DJs & Producers
Find key and BPM for harmonic mixing and sample analysis
Cover Artists
Get accurate chord charts for performances and recordings
Music Teachers
Prepare lessons, create examples, and teach music theory effectively
Our Values
🆓 Always Free
We believe music education tools should be accessible to everyone. FindTheChords will always be free to use with no subscription, no hidden fees, and no premium tiers.
🔒 Privacy First
Your audio files are processed locally in your browser whenever possible. We don't store your uploads, and we respect your privacy.
⚡ Fast & Accurate
We use state-of-the-art algorithms to deliver professional-grade results in seconds. Our accuracy rate exceeds 95% on most popular music genres.
🌐 Accessible
No downloads, no installations, no accounts required. Just visit our website, upload your audio, and get instant results.
Our Technology
FindTheChords.com is built with cutting-edge web technologies and audio analysis algorithms:
- •Machine learning chord detection - Trained on thousands of songs for high accuracy
- •Advanced audio processing - Chromagram analysis and pitch detection
- •YouTube integration - Direct URL support using yt-dlp for reliable downloads
- •Interactive waveforms - Visual timeline with clickable chord regions
- •Next.js & React - Fast, modern web framework for optimal performance
How We're Supported
To keep FindTheChords.com free forever, we display ads from Google AdSense. These non-intrusive ads help cover our server costs and allow us to continue improving the tool for everyone.
We're committed to keeping ads minimal and never letting them interfere with your experience. Your support by simply using our tool helps us continue our mission.
What's Next
We're constantly working to improve FindTheChords.com. Here's what we're planning:
- →Enhanced chord recognition for jazz and complex progressions
- →Export options (PDF, MIDI, MusicXML)
- →Chord voicing detection for specific instruments
- →Save and organize your analyzed songs
- →Mobile apps for iOS and Android