# Song Compose and Transpose — Make + Transpose Chord Changes

> Musician's tool for transposing song chords and taking notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Alex Akimov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-compose-and-transpose/id1041703038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alex Akimov](https://appshunter.io/developer/642035973)
- Category: Music, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-07-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-compose-and-transpose/id1041703038/reviews.md

## What is Song Compose and Transpose?

This app is aimed at the musician who needs light-weight music performance note taking and already knows how to play all chords just by looking at their names, on any instrument.  (For example:  C9 or Abmin7)

Does your singer ask: "Can we do this down a whole step?".  Well now you can hit 1 button and say:  "Yeah, I'm ready". 

- Allows maintaining all songs you play, and transpose their notes to any key with a key press. 

- Transposing separates the Chords in your notes from lyrics and other notes. Only the chords are transposed.

- The chord modifiers are maintained after transposing.  For example:  All "A min/maj7add2" would become: "Ab min/maj7add2" if transposed a semitone down.

- Hundreds of chord types supported, and any combination of modifiers.  Examples: 7, 9, add2, m, m7, maj7, min7b5, maj/min7, sus4, #5b9, 9/11, slash chords, etc.

- Change the font size so it's easier to see with your screen size. 

- Supports iPhone and iPad on both orientations.   iPads feature a master-detail layout: all on one screen. 

- The "Add Chord" wizard contains all possible extensions which you can combine with the Key and the Chord Type. 

I always want to know what you think, and what you would like to see in this app.  Please use the Feedback feature in the app to tell me what you think, or email:  TransposeApp@gmail.com any time! 

Thanks,
Alex

## Key features

- Transpose song chords to any key
- Supports hundreds of chord types and modifiers
- Maintains chord modifiers after transposing
- Note-taking for musicians
- Adjustable font size
- iPhone and iPad support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/song-compose-and-transpose/id1041703038/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crash when opening the app

*2020-10-26*

App crash when we start it. Unable to use it. Crash at startup.

**Developer response:** Hello.  
This has been fixed.  Please update to the latest version, and let me know any questions, suggestions or concerns.  
Thanks. 
-Alex

### 5/5 — Genial

*2020-03-07*

Es exactamente lo qué buscaba

## Frequently asked questions about Song Compose and Transpose

### What is Song Compose and Transpose used for?

Song Compose and Transpose is used by musicians to quickly transpose the chords of their songs to any key. It also allows for note-taking and supports a wide variety of chord types and modifiers.

### How does Song Compose and Transpose handle chord changes?

When you transpose a song, Song Compose and Transpose separates the chords from the lyrics and other notes, transposing only the chords. It also ensures that all chord modifiers, such as 'min7b5' or 'add2', are maintained accurately.

### What types of chords does Song Compose and Transpose support?

Song Compose and Transpose supports hundreds of chord types and any combination of modifiers. This includes common types like 7, 9, add2, m, m7, maj7, min7b5, maj/min7, sus4, #5b9, 9/11, and slash chords.

### Can I adjust the text size in Song Compose and Transpose?

Yes, you can change the font size in Song Compose and Transpose to make it easier to read on your screen, regardless of its size.

### What devices is Song Compose and Transpose available on?

Song Compose and Transpose supports iPhone and iPad devices. It functions in both portrait and landscape orientations, with iPads offering a master-detail layout for all content on one screen.

### How often is Song Compose and Transpose updated?

The latest version of Song Compose and Transpose is 2.2, which was last updated on November 4, 2020. This indicates it receives updates, though the frequency is not explicitly stated beyond this.

### What is the age rating for Song Compose and Transpose?

Song Compose and Transpose has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Song Compose and Transpose have ads?

No, Song Compose and Transpose does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2020-11-04

Bugfixes and stability improvements.

### 2.1 — 2020-04-17

- Improved chord picker to be more intuitive - placing chords at the currently selected text position and visually highlighting them. 
- Updated for latest device resolutions.
- Performance improvements
- Bugfixes

### 2.0 — 2017-12-11

- The new Add Chord wizard allows selecting your chord options quickly.  (Key, Type, and 2 optional extensions).  The selected chords pops back into your notes at the current location. 
- The new Share button quickly copies the entire Notes field to your Paste Board.  Paste in any app to your friends. 
- Tested against the latest iOS 11 version and on the iPhone X. 
- You can now repeat the tutorials section, if you forget how to use the app. 
- An overall face lift with usability improvements. 
- Analytics data will help make improvements going forward. 
- I really appreciate your feedback, please write for any reason, or just to say hello:  TransposeApp@gmail.com

### 1.0.1 — 2016-08-30

- Fix an issue where the list of songs was not being reloaded after saving song details.

### 1.0 — 2016-05-26

No release notes.

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