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The Christmas Collection is here 🎄
The Christmas Collection is here 🎄
November 1, 2026
50+ Christmas favourites are now on TradChords, from Silent Night and O Holy Night to Carol of the Bells and Deck the Halls. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏...

Set Share Saturday #2
Set Share Saturday #2
October 31, 2026
The Donegal LassCalliope HouseJig set @ 120 BPMD MajorChoose your line-up and play along!Fiddle →with mandolin crosspickingGuitar →with harp rise & fall +...

Set Share Saturday #1
Set Share Saturday #1
October 24, 2026
Miss McLeod'sRakish PaddyReel set @ 165 BPMG Major into A DorianChoose your line-up and play along!Mandolin →with guitar strum + bodhránBanjo →with piano...

Brand new play-along backing styles
Brand new play-along backing styles
October 16, 2026
You can now choose how your backing is played. Every one of the 2,000+ backing arrangements on TradChords can be played in 8 styles, on piano, guitar,...

TradChords has had a makeover 🎨
TradChords has had a makeover 🎨
October 10, 2026
Hi there, TradChords has had a fresh coat of paint this month, plus a few new things: A tidier Tune Book. The new Compact view puts every tune on one line....

Built a set yet?
Built a set yet?
October 6, 2026
In a session, tunes are usually played in sets of two or three. TradChords can build one for you.On any tune page, scroll down to Goes well in a set and tap...

Loop the tricky bits
Loop the tricky bits
August 9, 2026
Hi, I’ve had lots of people asking if they can loop sections of a tune or just start the tune from a note of their choice. This is absolutely possible. You...

Join the TradChords Community
Join the TradChords Community
July 11, 2026
There's a Facebook group for the TradChords community, and I'd love for you to be part of it. It's a place to talk all things trad, ask what chords work for...

Tabs for every instrument
Tabs for every instrument
March 14, 2026
Let’s start with the newly added flute and whistle tabs 👇 Guitar tabs 👇 DADGAD tabs 👇 Banjo tabs 👇 Mandolin tabs 👇 Bouzouki tabs 👇 Ukulele tabs 👇 Remember...

Straight or swung?
Straight or swung?
March 1, 2026
Now you can choose! Because everyone needs some more swing in their life right? Or at least some optional swing. This should help mimic the characteristic...

Do you use a capo?
Do you use a capo?
February 22, 2026
A capo position selector has now been added to the Play & Practice control interface. This will ensure that melody players and fretted friends, armed with...

Getting more from TradChords
Getting more from TradChords
January 18, 2026
I hope you've had a chance to explore TradChords and have found it useful.If you've hit limits and want to keep practising without interruption, TradChords...

Added to your Tune Book yet?
Added to your Tune Book yet?
January 14, 2026
Once you’ve finished practising a tune you can add it to your Tune Book so you can return to it later. Tunes can be added with a backing arrangement and...

Melody or Accompaniment?
Melody or Accompaniment?
January 7, 2026
Once you’ve added backing, here are some ways to practise with it.Try it now with The Banshee.Best wishes,AdamYou can unsubscribe or manage your subscription.

Have you added backing yet?
Have you added backing yet?
January 4, 2026
When you're in the Play & Practice area, you’ll first want to Add Backing so you have some accompaniment for the tune you’re working on. Tap the purple ✨ Add...

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