What’s New on ChordLookup
A curated log of recently shipped features across the site. This list is hand-curated and refreshed periodically — it highlights the changes most useful to returning musicians rather than every commit.
July 2026
Command Palette (Cmd+K / Ctrl+K)
PlatformJump to any chord, tool, scale, or lesson from anywhere on the site. The header search field is visible at every width, so the same destinations are one tap away on touch.
Paste-a-Progression Analyzer
ToolsA new tool: paste a sequence of chord symbols (e.g. C G Am F) and instantly see the detected key, Roman-numeral analysis, per-chord audio, and save it to your library.
Glossary term pronunciation
GlossaryHear how chord-quality and interval names are spoken. Pronounce buttons appear next to quality entries and the interval reference table.
Search “Play all” audio tour
SearchPlay an audio tour of every visible chord result in search, with screen-reader announcements of each chord name and position.
Per-collection practice streaks
FavoritesNamed chord collections now show a 🔥 streak badge that advances whenever a flashcard session touches one of the collection's chords.
Routine of the Day
HomeThe home page rotates a recommended practice routine each day, prioritizing templates you haven't run recently.
Key Detector modulation targets
ToolsThe Key Detector tool now suggests common next-key targets (relative, dominant, subdominant, parallel) from the detected key.
June 2026
Named chord collections
FavoritesOrganize your favorite chords into named collections (e.g. “Jazz grips”, “Barre workout”) and launch a flashcard session scoped to any collection.
Favorites backup & restore
FavoritesExport your favorites as a JSON file and re-import them later or on another device, with merge or replace modes.
Per-chord difficulty ratings
Chord DetailRate any chord 1–5 stars from its detail page or the floating quick-action nav, then filter browse pages and favorites by your personal ratings.
“Your Progress” card on chord detail
Chord DetailA single panel on every chord page consolidating your rating, last-practiced date, streak, accuracy, and notes excerpt.
Glossary bookmarks & recently viewed
GlossaryBookmark glossary terms and see an 8-item rail of recently viewed qualities and scales for quick re-entry.
Chord detail metronome play-along
Chord DetailA synced play-along on every chord page: a 4-beat count-in, then the chord block rings on each beat at your chosen BPM.
Mobile audio lifecycle recovery
PracticeWhen iOS suspends audio on screen lock or Android throttles background timers, practice tools now resume cleanly and offer a tap-to-resume path.
Session recovery across practice tools
PracticeInterrupted practice sessions in the metronome, progression library, and loop studio now prompt you to resume where you left off on your next visit.
Quiz “Retry Incorrect” + unified scoring
LearnEvery scored /learn quiz now tracks personal bests and streaks, shows a shareable result footer, and offers a “retry the ones you missed” mode.
Smart session length recommendations
PracticePractice quick-start presets now highlight the session length nearest your recent history with a “Recommended for you” badge.
Scale detail pages expanded to 12 scale types
Scale DetailEvery scale from Dorian and Phrygian through Harmonic and Melodic Minor now has a dedicated page across all 12 roots (144 scale pages).
Diagram download as PNG + full-screen view
Chord DetailDownload any fretboard or piano diagram as a 2× PNG, or expand it to a full-screen accessible dialog for at-a-distance practice.
Home page performance improvements
PerformanceFaster first load on the home page: search and quick-stats are now code-split, cutting initial JavaScript by ~85 KB with no loss of server-rendered content.
May 2026
Practice routine templates & builder
PracticeBuild, save, and share reusable practice routines. Templates ship pre-loaded across genres and difficulty levels; share via deep link.
Shared chord decks & routines
SharingShare a flashcard deck or practice routine as a single link. Recipients get the full deck/routine inline without an account.
Strumming Pattern Lab with WAV export
ToolsCompose strumming patterns across 4 bars and export the result as a 16-bit WAV file at your chosen BPM.
Chord accuracy timeline
FavoritesFavorites now show a per-chord accuracy trend across your last 10 sessions, with declining-detection highlighting.
Smart practice queue & accuracy shuffle
PracticeChord flashcards gained a smart queue (weakest chords first) and an accuracy-weighted shuffle that prioritizes chords below your target accuracy.
Progression library animated timeline
ToolsDuring playback, the progression library shows an animated chord timeline with a scrubbable slider and keyboard-accessible seeking.
Trending chords this week
HomeThe home page surfaces the top 5 most-viewed chords from the past 7 days, with mini fretboard previews and quick-play audio.
Chord name pronunciation in search
SearchEvery autocomplete result in search has a speaker icon to hear the chord name spoken aloud.
Scale-aware chord suggestions in ChordBuilder
ToolsPick a key context in the ChordBuilder and see diatonic qualities highlighted, degree labels, and audio previews for each suggestion.
Explore the toolkit
Browse the full chord library, practice tools, or theory lessons to see these features in context.