# Strum Songbook - Guitar chords — Learn & play songs on guitar

> Guitar chord viewer with hands-free scrolling and web import. (iPhone/iPad app by Benedict Cohen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strum-songbook-guitar-chords/id1636515514 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benedict Cohen](https://appshunter.io/developer/374197905)
- Category: Music, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 20 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-01-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strum-songbook-guitar-chords/id1636515514/reviews.md

## What is Strum Songbook?

-=-=-= Strum is your guitar chord song book =-=-=-

• Easy Web Import:
Strum effortlessly imports chords directly from the web. Import with a few taps via the share sheet in Safari and other apps, or directly from within Strum.

• Hands-Free Scrolling with Eye Gestures:
Scroll the screen by raising and lowering your eyebrows. No more awkward page turning or ill-timed auto scrolling interrupting your playing!

• Chord Diagrams:
Tap on a chord name to see a diagram of how to play it. 

•  Transpose:
Strum can transpose songs to any other key and instantly updates the chords.

• Song Library:
Build your song library with ease and find your songs in seconds. Browse by title, by artist or search for a song by lyrics.

• Clean and Elegant Design:
Strum's sleek and intuitive interface is clutter free so you can focus on what matters. Refine the appearance with adjustable text size and styles.

## Key features

- Web song import
- Hands-free scrolling with eye gestures
- Chord diagrams
- Key transposition
- Searchable song library
- Adjustable text size


## Frequently asked questions about Strum Songbook

### How does Strum import songs from the web?

Strum allows you to import chords directly from websites. You can use the share sheet in Safari or other apps, or initiate the import from within Strum itself.

### Can Strum scroll songs automatically while I play?

Yes, Strum features hands-free scrolling using eye gestures. A blink of an eye can advance the song, eliminating the need for manual page turns.

### What happens when I tap on a chord name in Strum?

Tapping on a chord name will display a visual diagram showing you exactly how to play that chord on the guitar.

### How can I adjust a song's key in Strum?

Strum allows you to transpose songs to a different key. This is useful for matching the song to your vocal range.

### How do I find songs in my Strum library?

You can easily search your song library by title, artist, or even by lyrics. This helps you quickly locate the songs you want to play.

### Does Strum have ads?

No, Strum is ad-free, allowing you to focus on playing without interruptions.

### What devices is Strum available on?

Strum is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Strum updated?

The latest version of Strum is 1.14.0, and it was last updated on October 20, 2024. This indicates regular updates from the developer.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19 — 2026-08-15

Minor bug fixes

### 1.18 — 2026-08-08

- Improved importing process
- Adds 'Update to Latest Revision...' to the More menu so that the improved import process can be applied to existing songs
- Added under-scroll to Hands-Free mode. This means that content at the end of the screen will still be visible after scrolling. The size of the under-scroll can be customised in the Hands-Free mode settings
- Fixed a crash when Hands-Free time out is set to disabled
- Other minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.17 — 2026-06-21

- New streamlined import process
- Improved song layout that better fits to the screen size and orientation
- New app icon
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.16 — 2026-06-02

- UI refresh
- Update to Hands-Free Mode with simplified UI and easier gesture customisation
- Metadata suggestions are now provided by Apple Music

### 1.14.0 — 2024-10-20

- Transposition are now persisted
- Improves song & artist detection when importing from the web
- Bug fix: Removes 'Open in Strum' button from share sheet extension for compatibility with iOS 18
- Adds option to show a notification when a song is imported from the share sheet

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All apps by Benedict Cohen: https://appshunter.io/developer/374197905

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