Fretboard Lab workflow notes.

Operational notes for chord input, voicing selection, tuning support, export formats, and licensing.

progression

Chord progression mode

Build chord progressions using roman numerals (I-IV-V-vi) and see voicings that connect smoothly across the entire sequence.

export

Exporting chord diagrams

Export single chords or full progression charts as PNG, PDF, or Markdown for lessons, lead sheets, and sharing.

quickstart

Quickstart: find your first chord voicing

Type a chord name, browse playable voicings across the fretboard, and pick the one that fits your hand and context.

Common Fretboard Lab questions

Product scope

What's the difference between Fretboard Lab and Oolimo?

Oolimo is a great web-based chord reference. Fretboard Lab is a $19 lifetime desktop chord voicing workbench — search chords by playability and stretch, generate progressions, see every voicing across the fretboard, and work in alternate tunings without a browser. See the full comparison on our blog.

Scope

Does Fretboard Lab require an internet connection?

No. Fretboard Lab is designed as an offline desktop reference for chord voicings, fretboard diagrams, tunings, and exports.

Chord input

Which chord formats can I type?

The app supports common chord symbols such as Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7b5, altered dominant chords, and roman numeral progressions.

Licensing

How much does Fretboard Lab cost?

Fretboard Lab is $19 lifetime. One payment. No subscription. Community is free for basic chord lookup and fretboard exploration.

Use case

Who uses Fretboard Lab?

Guitarists, teachers, arrangers, and composers who need to find playable voicings, generate chord diagrams, explore alternate tunings, and export chord charts for lessons, sessions, or composition.