START, PLAY, AND PRACTICE
Layrise Quick Start
Learn how to import and play songs, run AI analysis, and use lyrics, scores, and chords—all on one page.
Import songs
Open the import menu from the Library and add music from your device library or an audio file.
Choose an import method
Open the Library import menu and choose the option that matches where your music is stored.

Choose a song from the Library
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ClickImport songs
Use Import to add audio, music-library songs, or Layrise projects.

Choose an import method
Add from your music library
Select a song, or narrow the list by title or artist.

Select songs to add
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SelectSelect songs
Select the songs you want to add from your music library.

Search and filter songs
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EnterEnter search filters
Enter a song title or artist and, if needed, choose a genre.
Add an audio file
Choose a file, then review the import result.

Check audio import progress
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CheckCheck import status
Check each file’s processing stage, progress, and success or failure result.

Review audio import results
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CheckReview import results
Check whether each audio file completed and why any import failed.
Choose an import method
Open the Library import menu and choose the option that matches where your music is stored.

Choose a song from the Library
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ClickImport songs
Use Import to add audio, music-library songs, or Layrise projects.

Choose an import method
Add from your music library
Select a song, or narrow the list by title or artist.

Select songs to add
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SelectSelect songs
Select the songs you want to add from your music library.

Search and filter songs
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EnterEnter search filters
Enter a song title or artist and, if needed, choose a genre.
Add an audio file
Choose a file, then review the import result.

Check audio import progress
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CheckCheck import status
Check each file’s processing stage, progress, and success or failure result.

Review audio import results
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CheckReview import results
Check whether each audio file completed and why any import failed.
Playback controls and feature shortcuts
Start with an overview of the player controls. The following screens focus on controls that open separate settings.
Player controls
See the playback controls and shortcuts to lyrics, scores, chords, and AI analysis in one view.

Player controls and feature shortcuts
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ClickPlay, pause, skip forward, and rewind
Use the center playback and skip buttons to move through the song. You can also select a point on the waveform or seek bar.
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SelectChoose a loop mode
Loop the full song, an A–B range, or a section of the song structure.
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SelectChange tempo
Adjust playback speed from 50% to 200% without changing pitch.
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SelectChange key
Transpose up to 12 semitones in either direction without changing tempo.
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SelectMetronome and count-in
Set the click sound, volume, and accent, and enable a count-in when needed.
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SelectAdjust volume, mute, and solo
Adjust each track’s volume, mute, and solo, plus master volume. You can also switch stem sets here.
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SelectReview the play queue
See what plays next, select songs, and reorder the queue.
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ClickOpen AI Analysis
Open the screen for stem separation, song analysis, and chord detection.
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ClickOpen lyrics
View saved lyrics and follow synchronized lyrics with playback.
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ClickOpen score
View an imported score and follow it with playback.
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ClickOpen chords
Select the current chord to view the progression and instrument fingerings.
Loop settings
Choose a loop mode and set an A–B range.

Choose a loop mode
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SelectChoose a loop mode
Use the loop control to choose the practice range and repeat behavior.

Set an A–B loop range
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SelectSet A and B
Set start point A and end point B on the waveform to define your practice range.
Tempo and key settings
Choose a value and apply it on these settings screens.

Change playback tempo
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SelectChoose and apply a tempo
Choose a playback speed and select Apply.

Change playback key
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SelectChoose and apply a key
Choose the number of semitones and select Apply.
Metronome and count-in settings
Set the click sound and the number of count-in beats.

Set the metronome
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SelectSet click sound and volume
Turn the metronome on or off and set its sound, volume, and accent.

Set the count-in
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SelectChoose the count
Enable the count-in and choose the number of clicks before playback.
Play queue and stem sets
Manage upcoming songs and choose the stem set used for playback.

Manage the play queue
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SelectManage the play queue
Review upcoming songs, select and reorder them, or remove them from the queue.

Switch stem sets
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SelectChoose a stem set
Choose a stem set created with AI separation or imported from another app.
Open from the Library
You can also open lyrics, scores, and chords from a song menu in the Library. Add lyrics from Edit metadata.

Open from a song menu in the Library
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ClickOpen lyrics
Open saved lyrics from the song menu.
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ClickOpen score
Open the score from the song menu. If no score is saved, you will be prompted to add one.
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ClickOpen chords
Open the chord progression and fingering view from the song menu.
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ClickEdit lyrics and song information
Use Edit metadata to update song information, artwork, plain lyrics, and synchronized lyrics.
Player controls
See the playback controls and shortcuts to lyrics, scores, chords, and AI analysis in one view.

Player controls and feature shortcuts
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ClickPlay, pause, skip forward, and rewind
Use the center playback and skip buttons to move through the song. You can also select a point on the waveform or seek bar.
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SelectChoose a loop mode
Loop the full song, an A–B range, or a section of the song structure.
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SelectChange tempo
Adjust playback speed from 50% to 200% without changing pitch.
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SelectChange key
Transpose up to 12 semitones in either direction without changing tempo.
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SelectMetronome and count-in
Set the click sound, volume, and accent, and enable a count-in when needed.
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SelectAdjust volume, mute, and solo
Adjust each track’s volume, mute, and solo, plus master volume. You can also switch stem sets here.
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SelectReview the play queue
See what plays next, select songs, and reorder the queue.
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ClickOpen AI Analysis
Open the screen for stem separation, song analysis, and chord detection.
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ClickOpen lyrics
View saved lyrics and follow synchronized lyrics with playback.
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ClickOpen score
View an imported score and follow it with playback.
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ClickOpen chords
Select the current chord to view the progression and instrument fingerings.
Loop settings
Choose a loop mode and set an A–B range.

Choose a loop mode
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SelectChoose a loop mode
Use the loop control to choose the practice range and repeat behavior.

Set an A–B loop range
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SelectSet A and B
Set start point A and end point B on the waveform to define your practice range.
Tempo and key settings
Choose a value and apply it on these settings screens.

Change playback tempo
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SelectChoose and apply a tempo
Choose a playback speed and select Apply.

Change playback key
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SelectChoose and apply a key
Choose the number of semitones and select Apply.
Metronome and count-in settings
Set the click sound and the number of count-in beats.

Set the metronome
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SelectSet click sound and volume
Turn the metronome on or off and set its sound, volume, and accent.

Set the count-in
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SelectChoose the count
Enable the count-in and choose the number of clicks before playback.
Play queue and stem sets
Manage upcoming songs and choose the stem set used for playback.

Manage the play queue
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SelectManage the play queue
Review upcoming songs, select and reorder them, or remove them from the queue.

Switch stem sets
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SelectChoose a stem set
Choose a stem set created with AI separation or imported from another app.
Open from the Library
You can also open lyrics, scores, and chords from a song menu in the Library. Add lyrics from Edit metadata.

Open from a song menu in the Library
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ClickOpen lyrics
Open saved lyrics from the song menu.
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ClickOpen score
Open the score from the song menu. If no score is saved, you will be prompted to add one.
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ClickOpen chords
Open the chord progression and fingering view from the song menu.
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ClickEdit lyrics and song information
Use Edit metadata to update song information, artwork, plain lyrics, and synchronized lyrics.
AI stem separation, song analysis, and chord detection
Open AI Analysis from the player, choose a feature and model, then review the result.
Choose an analysis type and stem model
Choose the analysis tab you need. For stem separation, select a model by stem count, quality, and speed.

Choose an analysis type and stem model
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SelectChoose an analysis type and separation model
Use the tabs at the top to switch between stem separation, song analysis, and chord detection. For stem separation, compare stem count, quality, and speed before choosing a model.
Separate a song into stems
Start separation with the selected model, then check its progress and generated stems.

Check stem separation progress
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CheckCheck separation progress
Check the processed chunk count and completion percentage. Estimated time remaining is not shown.

Review stem separation results
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CheckReview generated stems
Confirm completion and review the list of generated stems.
Analyze song details
Analyze tempo, time signature, key, and song structure, then review the results.

Choose a song analysis model
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SelectChoose a song analysis model
Compare speed and accuracy, then choose a model for tempo, meter, key, and structure analysis.

Check song analysis progress
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CheckReview the analysis log
See the current stage, such as preprocessing, tempo and meter, or song structure.

Review song analysis results
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CheckReview the analysis results
Review the analysis log and detected tempo, key, and structure. Use manual correction if needed.
Analyze the chord progression
Choose a chord model and review the detected chord progression.

Choose a chord analysis model
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SelectChoose a chord analysis model
Compare speed and recognition accuracy, then choose the model used to detect chords again.

Check chord analysis progress
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CheckReview the chord analysis log
Check progress for feature extraction and chord progression estimation.

Review chord analysis results
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CheckConfirm chord analysis completion
Confirm that chord analysis is complete, then view the result in the player’s chord display.
Choose an analysis type and stem model
Choose the analysis tab you need. For stem separation, select a model by stem count, quality, and speed.

Choose an analysis type and stem model
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SelectChoose an analysis type and separation model
Use the tabs at the top to switch between stem separation, song analysis, and chord detection. For stem separation, compare stem count, quality, and speed before choosing a model.
Separate a song into stems
Start separation with the selected model, then check its progress and generated stems.

Check stem separation progress
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CheckCheck separation progress
Check the processed chunk count and completion percentage. Estimated time remaining is not shown.

Review stem separation results
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CheckReview generated stems
Confirm completion and review the list of generated stems.
Analyze song details
Analyze tempo, time signature, key, and song structure, then review the results.

Choose a song analysis model
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SelectChoose a song analysis model
Compare speed and accuracy, then choose a model for tempo, meter, key, and structure analysis.

Check song analysis progress
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CheckReview the analysis log
See the current stage, such as preprocessing, tempo and meter, or song structure.

Review song analysis results
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CheckReview the analysis results
Review the analysis log and detected tempo, key, and structure. Use manual correction if needed.
Analyze the chord progression
Choose a chord model and review the detected chord progression.

Choose a chord analysis model
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SelectChoose a chord analysis model
Compare speed and recognition accuracy, then choose the model used to detect chords again.

Check chord analysis progress
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CheckReview the chord analysis log
Check progress for feature extraction and chord progression estimation.

Review chord analysis results
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CheckConfirm chord analysis completion
Confirm that chord analysis is complete, then view the result in the player’s chord display.
View and add lyrics
View lyrics in the player. Add lyrics using Edit in the lyrics view or Edit metadata in the Library.
View lyrics
Synchronized lyrics follow playback. Switch between saved lyric sources or display several together.

Follow lyrics with playback
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CheckView synchronized lyrics
View the synchronized lyrics for the current playback position.
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ClickClose lyrics
Select Close to return to the player.
Add or update lyrics
Save plain lyrics and multiple synchronized lyric sources. Choose a synchronized lyric format, type or import a UTF-8 LRC or TXT file, then save.

Update plain lyrics
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ClickSelect Lyrics
Select the Lyrics tab.
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EnterEdit plain lyrics
Enter lyrics without time codes.
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ClickSave changes
Select Save to apply your changes.

Update synchronized lyrics
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ClickSelect synchronized lyrics
Select Synchronized Lyrics to open the time-coded editor.
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SelectSwitch saved lyric sources
Choose which synchronized lyric source to edit. Use the add and delete buttons to manage sources.
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SelectChoose a lyric format
Choose standard LRC or Layrise extended LRC for the selected source.
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ClickImport a lyric file
Import a UTF-8 LRC or TXT file into the selected source. Review the content, then choose Save.
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EnterEdit synchronized lyrics
Enter time codes and lyric text.
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ClickSave changes
Select Save to apply your changes.
View lyrics
Synchronized lyrics follow playback. Switch between saved lyric sources or display several together.

Follow lyrics with playback
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CheckView synchronized lyrics
View the synchronized lyrics for the current playback position.
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ClickClose lyrics
Select Close to return to the player.
Add or update lyrics
Save plain lyrics and multiple synchronized lyric sources. Choose a synchronized lyric format, type or import a UTF-8 LRC or TXT file, then save.

Update plain lyrics
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ClickSelect Lyrics
Select the Lyrics tab.
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EnterEdit plain lyrics
Enter lyrics without time codes.
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ClickSave changes
Select Save to apply your changes.

Update synchronized lyrics
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ClickSelect synchronized lyrics
Select Synchronized Lyrics to open the time-coded editor.
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SelectSwitch saved lyric sources
Choose which synchronized lyric source to edit. Use the add and delete buttons to manage sources.
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SelectChoose a lyric format
Choose standard LRC or Layrise extended LRC for the selected source.
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ClickImport a lyric file
Import a UTF-8 LRC or TXT file into the selected source. Review the content, then choose Save.
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EnterEdit synchronized lyrics
Enter time codes and lyric text.
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ClickSave changes
Select Save to apply your changes.
View and add scores
Open a score from the player or Library to add or update a score file and change its display.
View a score
Follow the score with playback and choose which track to display.

View a score
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SelectChoose a track
Choose the track to display at the top of the score.
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ClickReturn to the player
Use Back to return to the player.
Add a score
Add a score in Guitar Pro, MusicXML, or MXL format.

Add a score
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ClickChoose a score
Select Choose Score and add a Guitar Pro, MusicXML, or MXL file.
Display an imported score
Choose tracks, enable multi-track view, and switch between standard notation and TAB. You can also replace the score here.

Display an imported score
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SelectChoose a score track
Choose a track from the instrument parts in the imported score.
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ClickToggle multi-track view
Enable multi-track view to see multiple instrument parts at once.
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SelectChoose a score format
Display standard notation, TAB, or both.
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ClickImport a new score
Select Import Score and choose a new file to update the saved score.
Change the score layout
Choose page or continuous view, then select vertical or horizontal scrolling.

Change the score layout
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SelectChoose a display mode
Choose the score display that is easiest to follow while playing.
View a score
Follow the score with playback and choose which track to display.

View a score
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SelectChoose a track
Choose the track to display at the top of the score.
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ClickReturn to the player
Use Back to return to the player.
Add a score
Add a score in Guitar Pro, MusicXML, or MXL format.

Add a score
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ClickChoose a score
Select Choose Score and add a Guitar Pro, MusicXML, or MXL file.
Display an imported score
Choose tracks, enable multi-track view, and switch between standard notation and TAB. You can also replace the score here.

Display an imported score
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SelectChoose a score track
Choose a track from the instrument parts in the imported score.
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ClickToggle multi-track view
Enable multi-track view to see multiple instrument parts at once.
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SelectChoose a score format
Display standard notation, TAB, or both.
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ClickImport a new score
Select Import Score and choose a new file to update the saved score.
Change the score layout
Choose page or continuous view, then select vertical or horizontal scrolling.

Change the score layout
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SelectChoose a display mode
Choose the score display that is easiest to follow while playing.
View and edit chords
View the current chord and fingering, then edit the chord or capo position as needed.
View and edit chords
Check fingerings for each instrument and edit chord symbols or the capo position.

View chords and fingerings
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SelectChoose an instrument
Choose an instrument to view its chord fingering.
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ClickEdit chords
Select Edit to add or update chords in the selected range.

Add or update chords
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SelectEdit chords
Set the root, type, added notes, and inversion.

Set the capo position
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SelectChoose the capo position
Choose the capo position used for chord fingerings.
View and edit chords
Check fingerings for each instrument and edit chord symbols or the capo position.

View chords and fingerings
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SelectChoose an instrument
Choose an instrument to view its chord fingering.
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ClickEdit chords
Select Edit to add or update chords in the selected range.

Add or update chords
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SelectEdit chords
Set the root, type, added notes, and inversion.

Set the capo position
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SelectChoose the capo position
Choose the capo position used for chord fingerings.