Bandmate
Bandmate is a free progressive web application (PWA) that helps musicians organize their band's songs, chord charts, and setlists. Users can create and store songs with chord progressions, edit lyrics, and arrange them into setlists for rehearsals or live performances. The tool supports both standard chord notation and the Nashville Number System, allowing flexible transposition by key. With version 1.17.0, Bandmate introduced enhanced Nashville Number System charts where scale degree chords (e.g., 1, 4, 5) are rendered with alignment and coloring similar to letter chords, and a transpose control that doubles as a key picker for number charts. The application is accessible via web browser and can be installed as a PWA for offline use, making it convenient for musicians on the go. As a free tool, Bandmate aims to simplify the organizational aspect of band collaboration without requiring subscriptions or accounts.
- Category
- ART
- Pricing
- Free
Problem solved
Bands often struggle to keep track of song chords, lyrics, and setlists, especially when transposing songs to suit different vocal ranges or instrumental arrangements. Bandmate centralizes this information in a digital format, reducing the need for paper charts and manual transposition.
Use cases
- Create chord charts for band songs
- Organize setlists for gigs
- Transpose songs to different keys
- Share chord and lyric information with bandmates
- Use Nashville Number System for flexible key changes
- Practice with digital chord sheets on any device
Audience
- Hobbyists
Pros
- Free to use
- Supports Nashville Number System
- PWA for offline access
- Transpose functionality
- Simple and intuitive interface
Cons
- No built-in audio playback
- Limited collaboration features
- May lack advanced setlist management
- No cloud sync or account system
Official website: https://www.bandmatemusic.com/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/bandmate