Monday, December 22, 2025

Using SongBook for Mac

App Information

URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/songbook/id534978338 

I use SongBook for Mac to display chord sheets and send MIDI program changes when changing songs.

Why I Chose SongBook

  • Supports Chordpro format and MIDI. 
  • App installed from the Apple App Store. 
  • Developer is responsive to support requests and keeps releasing new versions with new features and bug fixes.

Sample Content 

Sample Chordpro content with embedded MIDI commands, as supported by SongBook:

{title: My Life}
{st: Billy Joel}
{musicpath:My Life (DV).m4a}
{key: D}
{duration: 282}
{tempo: 131}
{metronome: 131}
{midi: CC0.63@1, CC32.4@1, PC6@1} # Yamaha CK-61 Program Change
{midi: CC0.0@4, CC32.0@4, PC0@4} # Mainstage Program Change
{midi: F0.43.10.7F.1C.0B.46.00.4C.00.F7} # Mute CK input
{midi: F0.43.10.7F.1C.0B.46.00.3E.01.F7} # Enable CK input noise gate
{midi: CC0.85@16, CC32.0@16, PC35@16} # RD-88 Program Change

{c:INTRO} (CK:5-7, P1:Sosten., P2: Exp., RD:P036)
[D] [D] [D] [D]    [D] [D] [D] [D]
[D] [C9] [Cm9/F] [Bb]

{c:VERSE 1}
[D]Got a call from an old [D/F#]friend, we used to be real [G]close [Gsus2]... 

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