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Marekpalka: Marekpalka moved page Song Viewing to SongViewer

2026-06-05T06:03:13Z

Marekpalka moved page Song Viewing to SongViewer

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Marekpalka: /* Autoscroll */

2026-02-28T07:29:56Z

Autoscroll

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	=== Autoscroll ===		=== Autoscroll ===
	* Autoscroll ~~becomes available~~ when ~~a song~~ is ~~taller than~~ the screen.		Autoscroll is visible when enabled in settings (Quick Buttons / Autoscroll), View Mode is set to Scrolling (Layout menu), and the song exceeds screen height.
	* Set the song duration in the Song Editor; the viewer then scrolls from top to bottom over that time.
	* You can swipe to reposition; autoscroll continues from the new position.		While autoscrolling, you can swipe to reposition; autoscroll continues from the new position.

			Autoscroll '''speed''' is primarily taken from the song's Duration attribute, which you can edit in Song Editor. If not set, the default song duration of 1:30 is used (adjustable in settings under Quick Buttons / Autoscroll).

			You can also enable +/- buttons in settings to adjust speed during scrolling.

	=== Bluetooth pedal ===		=== Bluetooth pedal ===

Benjustchords at 18:10, 19 January 2026

2026-01-19T18:10:19Z

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	The Song Viewer in JustChords is designed to keep you focused on playing by showing exactly the information you need: lyrics, chords, diagrams and quick tools, all in a configurable layout.		The Song Viewer in JustChords is designed to keep you focused on playing by showing exactly the information you need: lyrics, chords, diagrams and quick tools, all in a configurable layout.


	== What you can see ==		== What you can see ==

	The Song Viewer displays your song as a readable performance page.		The Song Viewer displays your song as a readable performance page with lyrics and chord symbols laid out like a song sheet.


	~~Lyrics and chord symbols laid out as a song sheet.~~		Optional extras include:
			* Guitar or ukulele chord charts
			* Guitar tabs and simple melody diagrams (when present in the song)
	Optional extras:		* Attached sheet music (PDF or image) for reference

	** Guitar or ukulele chord charts.

	** Guitar tabs and simple melody diagrams (when present in the song).

	** Attached sheet music (PDF or image) for reference.


	You can tap any song section to select it, scroll to it and, if projection is enabled, project that section to your audience.		You can tap any song section to select it, scroll to it and, if projection is enabled, project that section to your audience.


	== Showing and hiding elements ==		== Showing and hiding elements ==

	The viewer can be customized per song or globally to match different use cases (practice, rehearsal, live).		The viewer can be customized per song or globally to match different use cases such as practice, rehearsal or live performance.


	; Accessing viewer settings		; Accessing viewer settings
	: Tap the '''Settings''' button in the Song Viewer to show or hide elements.		: Tap the '''Settings''' button in the Song Viewer to show or hide elements.


	; Toggleable components		; Toggleable components
	: '''Chords''' – ~~chord~~ symbols above the lyrics.		: '''Chords''' – Chord symbols above the lyrics.
			: '''Lyrics''' – Main text of the song.
	: '''Lyrics''' – ~~main~~ text of the song.		: '''Charts''' – Chord charts for guitar or ukulele.
			: '''Guitar tabs''' – Tab lines when the song contains guitar tab notation.
	: '''Charts''' – ~~chord~~ charts for guitar or ukulele.		: '''Sheet music''' – Attached PDFs or images, when available.
			: '''Melody''' – Simple melody diagram created in the Song Editor.
	: '''Guitar tabs''' – if the song contains tab ~~lines~~.

	: '''Sheet music''' – ~~attached~~ PDFs or images, when available.

	: '''Melody''' – ~~simple~~ melody diagram created in the Song Editor.


	You can also open '''Zoom & Color''' to change the size of lyrics, chords, guitar tabs and chord charts, adjust chord color and enable or disable a monospaced font.		You can also open '''Zoom & Color''' to change the size of lyrics, chords, guitar tabs and chord charts, adjust chord color and enable or disable a monospaced font.


	== Scrolling songs ==		== Scrolling songs ==

	For songs longer than the screen height, the Song Viewer offers several scrolling options.		For songs longer than the screen height, the Song Viewer offers several scrolling options.


	=== Manual scrolling ===		=== Manual scrolling ===
			* Swipe up or down to move through the song.
	Swipe up/down to move through the song.		* Tap a section to scroll to it and select it.


	Tap a section~~; the viewer scrolls~~ to it and ~~selects~~ it.


	=== Autoscroll ===		=== Autoscroll ===
			* Autoscroll becomes available when a song is taller than the screen.
	Autoscroll becomes available when a song is taller than the screen.		* Set the song duration in the Song Editor; the viewer then scrolls from top to bottom over that time.
			* You can swipe to reposition; autoscroll continues from the new position.

	Set the song duration in the Song Editor; the viewer then scrolls from top to bottom over that time.


	You can swipe to reposition; autoscroll continues from the new position.


	=== Bluetooth pedal ===		=== Bluetooth pedal ===
			* Use a compatible foot pedal that sends Page Up/Down or Arrow Up/Down to jump between sections.
	Use a compatible foot pedal that sends Page Up/Down or Arrow Up/Down to jump between sections.		* Tested pedals include AirTurn PEDPro and M‑VAVE Cube Turner.


	Tested pedals include AirTurn PEDPro and M‑VAVE Cube Turner.


	Tapping sections or using a pedal also controls which part of the song is projected when lyrics projection is enabled.		Tapping sections or using a pedal also controls which part of the song is projected when lyrics projection is enabled.


	== Quick tools, transpose and capo ==		== Quick tools, transpose and capo ==

	Action buttons in the bottom‑right corner give ~~you~~ quick access to tools like transpose and capo while you play.		Action buttons in the bottom‑right corner give quick access to tools like transpose and capo while you play.


	; How to adjust key and capo		; How to adjust key and capo
	: Tap the '''More…''' button.		: Tap the '''More…''' button.

	: Choose '''Transpose''' and select a new key.		: Choose '''Transpose''' and select a new key.

	: Optionally choose '''Capo''' and set the fret position.		: Optionally choose '''Capo''' and set the fret position.

	: JustChords combines both settings to display the correct chord shapes for guitar.		: JustChords combines both settings to display the correct chord shapes for guitar.


	You can use '''Discard transpose/capo''' in the same menu to revert to the original chords, and keep transpose/capo as temporary performance settings while using “Rewrite into key” in the Song Editor for permanent changes.		You can use '''Discard transpose/capo''' in the same menu to revert to the original chords, and keep transpose/capo as temporary performance settings while using “Rewrite into key” in the Song Editor for permanent changes.


	== Sticky notes and other tools ==		== Sticky notes and other tools ==

	You can quickly add sticky notes on the song to write musical instructions, cues or reminders and move, resize, edit or delete them as needed.		You can quickly add sticky notes on the song to write musical instructions, cues or reminders and then move, resize, edit or delete them as needed.


	The Song Viewer also works together with other tools such as the metronome, audio player and lyrics projection, so your setlists, timing and display stay in sync while you perform.		The Song Viewer also works together with other tools such as the metronome, audio player and lyrics projection, so your setlists, timing and display stay in sync while you perform.

Benjustchords at 20:24, 17 January 2026

2026-01-17T20:24:18Z

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	The Song Viewer in JustChords is designed to keep you focused on playing by showing exactly the information you need: lyrics, chords, diagrams and quick tools, all in a configurable layout.		The Song Viewer in JustChords is designed to keep you focused on playing by showing exactly the information you need: lyrics, chords, diagrams and quick tools, all in a configurable layout.


	== What you can see ==		== What you can see ==

	The Song Viewer displays your song as a readable performance page.		The Song Viewer displays your song as a readable performance page.


	* Lyrics and chord symbols laid out as a song sheet.		Lyrics and chord symbols laid out as a song sheet.
	* Optional extras:

			Optional extras:

	** Guitar or ukulele chord charts.		** Guitar or ukulele chord charts.

	** Guitar tabs and simple melody diagrams (when present in the song).		** Guitar tabs and simple melody diagrams (when present in the song).

	** Attached sheet music (PDF or image) for reference.		** Attached sheet music (PDF or image) for reference.


	You can tap any song section to select it, scroll to it and, if projection is enabled, project that section to your audience.		You can tap any song section to select it, scroll to it and, if projection is enabled, project that section to your audience.


	== Showing and hiding elements ==		== Showing and hiding elements ==

	The viewer can be customized per song or globally to match different use cases (practice, rehearsal, live).		The viewer can be customized per song or globally to match different use cases (practice, rehearsal, live).


	; Accessing viewer settings		; Accessing viewer settings
	: Tap the '''Settings''' button in the Song Viewer to show or hide elements.		: Tap the '''Settings''' button in the Song Viewer to show or hide elements.


	; Toggleable components		; Toggleable components
	: '''Chords''' – chord symbols above the lyrics.		: '''Chords''' – chord symbols above the lyrics.

	: '''Lyrics''' – main text of the song.		: '''Lyrics''' – main text of the song.

	: '''Charts''' – chord charts for guitar or ukulele.		: '''Charts''' – chord charts for guitar or ukulele.

	: '''Guitar tabs''' – if the song contains tab lines.		: '''Guitar tabs''' – if the song contains tab lines.

	: '''Sheet music''' – attached PDFs or images, when available.		: '''Sheet music''' – attached PDFs or images, when available.

	: '''Melody''' – simple melody diagram created in the Song Editor.		: '''Melody''' – simple melody diagram created in the Song Editor.


	~~This allows you~~ to ~~build anything from a minimal “just chords” layout to a rich practice sheet with~~ tabs and ~~melody~~.		You can also open '''Zoom & Color''' to change the size of lyrics, chords, guitar tabs and chord charts, adjust chord color and enable or disable a monospaced font.


	== Scrolling songs ==		== Scrolling songs ==

	For songs longer than the screen height, the Song Viewer offers several scrolling options.		For songs longer than the screen height, the Song Viewer offers several scrolling options.


	=== Manual scrolling ===		=== Manual scrolling ===

	* Swipe up/down to move through the song.		Swipe up/down to move through the song.
	* Tap a section; the viewer scrolls to it and selects it.

			Tap a section; the viewer scrolls to it and selects it.


	=== Autoscroll ===		=== Autoscroll ===

	* Autoscroll becomes available when a song is taller than the screen.		Autoscroll becomes available when a song is taller than the screen.
	* Set the song duration in the Song Editor; the viewer then scrolls from top to bottom over that time.
	* You can swipe to reposition; autoscroll continues from the new position.
			Set the song duration in the Song Editor; the viewer then scrolls from top to bottom over that time.


			You can swipe to reposition; autoscroll continues from the new position.


	=== Bluetooth pedal ===		=== Bluetooth pedal ===

	* Use a compatible foot pedal that sends Page Up/Down or Arrow Up/Down to jump between sections.		Use a compatible foot pedal that sends Page Up/Down or Arrow Up/Down to jump between sections.
	* Common pedals include ~~devices such as~~ AirTurn PEDPro and ~~M-VAVE~~ Cube Turner.

			Tested pedals include AirTurn PEDPro and M‑VAVE Cube Turner.


	Tapping sections or using a pedal also controls which part of the song is projected when lyrics projection is enabled.		Tapping sections or using a pedal also controls which part of the song is projected when lyrics projection is enabled.


	== ~~Transpose~~ and capo ==		== Quick tools, transpose and capo ==

	~~The Song Viewer includes~~ quick tools ~~for changing key~~ and capo ~~without editing the original song~~.		Action buttons in the bottom‑right corner give you quick access to tools like transpose and capo while you play.


	; How to adjust key and capo		; How to adjust key and capo
	: Tap the '''More…''' button.		: Tap the '''More…''' button.

	: Choose '''Transpose''' and select a new key.		: Choose '''Transpose''' and select a new key.

	: Optionally choose '''Capo''' and set the fret position.		: Optionally choose '''Capo''' and set the fret position.

	: JustChords combines both settings to display the correct chord shapes for guitar.		: JustChords combines both settings to display the correct chord shapes for guitar.


	You can:		You can use '''Discard transpose/capo''' in the same menu to revert to the original chords, and keep transpose/capo as temporary performance settings while using “Rewrite into key” in the Song Editor for permanent changes.

	* Use '''Discard transpose/capo''' in the same menu to revert to the original chords.
	* Keep transpose/capo as temporary performance settings~~, and use~~ “Rewrite into key” in the Song Editor for permanent changes.

	== ~~Integration with~~ tools ~~and projection~~ ==		== Sticky notes and other tools ==

	~~The Song Viewer is tightly integrated with other JustChords features~~.		You can quickly add sticky notes on the song to write musical instructions, cues or reminders and move, resize, edit or delete them as needed.


	* Works with ~~setlists so you can switch between songs during a set.~~		The Song Viewer also works together with other tools such as the metronome, audio player and lyrics projection, so your setlists, timing and display stay in sync while you perform.
	* Connects to metronome, audio player and ~~projection for a unified live workflow.~~
	* When lyrics projection ~~is enabled~~, ~~the currently selected section~~ in ~~the viewer is what the audience sees in '''LyricsView''' or '''StageView'''~~.

Benjustchords: Created page with "= Song Viewer = The Song Viewer in JustChords is designed to keep you focused on playing by showing exactly the information you need: lyrics, chords, diagrams and quick tools, all in a configurable layout. == What you can see == The Song Viewer displays your song as a readable performance page. * Lyrics and chord symbols laid out as a song sheet. * Optional extras: Guitar or ukulele chord charts. Guitar tabs and simple melody diagrams (when present in the song)..."

2026-01-17T20:01:54Z

Created page with "= Song Viewer = The Song Viewer in JustChords is designed to keep you focused on playing by showing exactly the information you need: lyrics, chords, diagrams and quick tools, all in a configurable layout. == What you can see == The Song Viewer displays your song as a readable performance page. * Lyrics and chord symbols laid out as a song sheet. * Optional extras: ** Guitar or ukulele chord charts. ** Guitar tabs and simple melody diagrams (when present in the song)..."

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= Song Viewer =

The Song Viewer in JustChords is designed to keep you focused on playing by showing exactly the information you need: lyrics, chords, diagrams and quick tools, all in a configurable layout.

== What you can see ==

The Song Viewer displays your song as a readable performance page.

* Lyrics and chord symbols laid out as a song sheet.
* Optional extras:
** Guitar or ukulele chord charts.
** Guitar tabs and simple melody diagrams (when present in the song).
** Attached sheet music (PDF or image) for reference.

You can tap any song section to select it, scroll to it and, if projection is enabled, project that section to your audience.

== Showing and hiding elements ==

The viewer can be customized per song or globally to match different use cases (practice, rehearsal, live).

; Accessing viewer settings
: Tap the '''Settings''' button in the Song Viewer to show or hide elements.

; Toggleable components
: '''Chords''' – chord symbols above the lyrics.
: '''Lyrics''' – main text of the song.
: '''Charts''' – chord charts for guitar or ukulele.
: '''Guitar tabs''' – if the song contains tab lines.
: '''Sheet music''' – attached PDFs or images, when available.
: '''Melody''' – simple melody diagram created in the Song Editor.

This allows you to build anything from a minimal “just chords” layout to a rich practice sheet with tabs and melody.

== Scrolling songs ==

For songs longer than the screen height, the Song Viewer offers several scrolling options.

=== Manual scrolling ===

* Swipe up/down to move through the song.
* Tap a section; the viewer scrolls to it and selects it.

=== Autoscroll ===

* Autoscroll becomes available when a song is taller than the screen.
* Set the song duration in the Song Editor; the viewer then scrolls from top to bottom over that time.
* You can swipe to reposition; autoscroll continues from the new position.

=== Bluetooth pedal ===

* Use a compatible foot pedal that sends Page Up/Down or Arrow Up/Down to jump between sections.
* Common pedals include devices such as AirTurn PEDPro and M-VAVE Cube Turner.

Tapping sections or using a pedal also controls which part of the song is projected when lyrics projection is enabled.

== Transpose and capo ==

The Song Viewer includes quick tools for changing key and capo without editing the original song.

; How to adjust key and capo
: Tap the '''More…''' button.
: Choose '''Transpose''' and select a new key.
: Optionally choose '''Capo''' and set the fret position.
: JustChords combines both settings to display the correct chord shapes for guitar.

You can:

* Use '''Discard transpose/capo''' in the same menu to revert to the original chords.
* Keep transpose/capo as temporary performance settings, and use “Rewrite into key” in the Song Editor for permanent changes.

== Integration with tools and projection ==

The Song Viewer is tightly integrated with other JustChords features.

* Works with setlists so you can switch between songs during a set.
* Connects to metronome, audio player and projection for a unified live workflow.
* When lyrics projection is enabled, the currently selected section in the viewer is what the audience sees in '''LyricsView''' or '''StageView'''.