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If you're looking for help figuring out the chords/notes for a piece of music, this is the place to ask.

If you're looking for help figuring out the chords/notes for a piece of music, this is the place to ask.

Read the rules, which have been moved to a Stickied post at the top of the subreddit.

We encourage you to try transcribing yourself, if you can! It's a fantastic way to develop your ear and theory knowledge, and even if you get stuck it'll be easier for others to help if you already have a starting point. Some useful tools:

  • Transcribe! - a brilliant little program that was built specifically for transcribing. It allows you to slow things down, loop over specific sections, pitch shift, and more.
  • Audacity - a simple, free DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), meant more for audio editing, but can also do slowdown, pitch shift, etc.
  • Noteflight - a free online music notation program. Think like Google Docs but for sheet music.
  • Chordify - a cool site that tries to figure out the chords of any Youtube video you feed into it. Rarely does a perfect job, but can sometimes give clues or provide a rough starting point.
  • Youtube to Mp3 - self explanatory, feed the resulting mp3 into Transcribe or Audacity, or even rewinding over and over in iTunes is better than doing it in Youtube.

Related musical subreddits:

Public domain sheet music

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Can someone help with making sheet music for this song?

1 Comment
2024/12/01
23:31 UTC

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Help me transcribe lyrics of the song ''fake love'' by zebatin

I'm trying to figure the lyrics using programs but some words are unclear. I can also provide a speech isolated file if that can help.

The lyrics are nowhere to be found and its a 3 years song. I also tried to contact the creator but he did not reply.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EmrkCo8LvA

1 Comment
2024/12/01
18:23 UTC

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Need midi transcription for this

https://youtu.be/af8NjwNmbLo?si=HvdFohAnu9T4Ob5u

Let me know rates for midi stems for each synth used in this beat

1 Comment
2024/12/01
15:56 UTC

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Piano Transcription Request!

Hi, new here. Curious if anyone would be able to transcribe this piano piece from youtube? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JWdFnTM3DQ
Mad Keys - Saturn In Return
Let me know what a reasonable rate is and I'll accomodate thank you!!

2 Comments
2024/12/01
08:23 UTC

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Looking for piano (or harp) transcription - Planet 1999, i<3u

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Bjahpl2Rc

Hoping to find someone that might transcribe this short little planet 1999 song that I'm planning to cover on harp. A piano arrangement would be perfect as I can figure out the keys/pedals, or a harp arrangement (I believe with the chromatics it'd have to be pedal harp?) would be exceptional.

Don't need the vocals transcribed just the synthy arpeggios. Thank you! <3

1 Comment
2024/12/01
07:17 UTC

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How do you set your rates?

I’ve done a ton of transcriptions already, but I want to know how others set their rates for reference.

How do you price for things like: Piano solo, piano+vocal, lead sheets, chamber groups (any kind), full band, engraving from existing copy, or even something like writing a part from a non-existent score?

2 Comments
2024/11/30
21:51 UTC

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Piano/Keyboard Transcribe Request

I've been trying to learn these two songs by myself FOR DAYS, but no significant progress has been made ever since.

I would be SO MUCH grateful if someone could help me do it:

1st: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVH9ZA3yytk

2nd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOg2xkiawi4

God bless y'all!

2 Comments
2024/11/30
20:43 UTC

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My first real transcription?

I just finished this transcription of The Beach Boys' arrangement of We Three Kings, and was curious if anyone here would have any tips/critique to offer. I kind of cheated by putting the song into Melodyne so I could see the voices more clearly, but I don't think I'd have been able to do it otherwise as I'm not super proficient at theory. It was very fun though and I'm excited to try and sing this with my friends. Tell me what you think!

https://preview.redd.it/juhkh8kadz3e1.jpg?width=2550&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c7accd11319e4fc5ce9159c4cf5308ee6d7d9f31

https://preview.redd.it/1b0858kadz3e1.jpg?width=2550&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=63f6d983b6a56915f85f7d1ccdd8fe6d28b34426

https://preview.redd.it/1yj8j7kadz3e1.jpg?width=2550&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e5d622a4ffe25d4c058674a51b6d89ab8f8fea76

1 Comment
2024/11/30
06:11 UTC

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Eli Smart - See Through Tab Help

Hey there. I need help with the intro of this song. I can’t get it down for the life of me. The intro lasts until the 15 sec mark. Thank you so much. Would like it in guitar tab format.

https://youtu.be/27WHXQ3YIrM?si=4_Cac7CNz_OQYWt5

0 Comments
2024/11/29
23:12 UTC

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Piano transcribe request !!

Hi guys I've been wanting to learn this piece for super long but I'm not good at learning by ear or transcribing music myself. The link attached is already a piano cover of the song (I am trying to learn this cover) and I was hoping if anyone would like to challenge themselves or try to transcribe it into solo piano sheet music? I understand this piece is relatively challenging and quite long so I would be willing to pay a fair price if everyone could let me know the approx price for transcribing this piece! Time limit is also definitely not a concern as I would just be learning this in my free time whenever the sheets are good to go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lha4tIHDF_k
Thank you!!

5 Comments
2024/11/29
22:12 UTC

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Auto Transcribe

Hello! Is there a website wherein u can upload audio and video files and it'll automatic transcribe it 4 u?

Preferably a website that can understand taglish (mix of Tagalog and English).

Thanks!!!

0 Comments
2024/11/29
13:50 UTC

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Transcription Verification

Hi there, I was hoping someone could verify my transcription of the verse of this song https://youtu.be/_prWiIX6No0?si=Gjl4ydmK3MAA8OOQ&t=7 (where the woman starts singing in Japanese). I have it as C#maj, F#maj7, E#min7, D#min7, G# (basically I IV7 iii7 ii9 V). The ii9 in particular is throwing me off -- I think I can hear the ii V I structure, but can't hear the actual D# in the chord. Can anyone verify or correct any mistakes?

0 Comments
2024/11/29
02:05 UTC

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(can pay) Hold Yr Terror Close

Trying to learn this song. It's repetitive so just half of the song should be enough to figure it all out I can technically read sheet music but i hate it and never do so I would prefer just the notes.

The song is literally just a piano solo, and i want to play it 100% faithfully.

i don't know how long this is expected to take or the expected price, I'm willing to just work something out. im jobless atm but i can probably afford up to $30, I hope that's fair. If I'm wrong pls let me know, don't wanna low-ball anyone's effort.

edit: song is by The Go! Team.

3 Comments
2024/11/28
21:51 UTC

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“I Still Have Faith In You” by ABBA, is it in 6/4 or 6/8?

6/8 is the answer I’d go for, but something’s nagging me that the beat could be in 6/4 since the beat is paired in repeating groups of 4 and 2 (you can hear it in the chorus). Since the traditional 6/8 tempo where it’s groups of 3/8 isn’t used in this song, is it still considered 6/8, or could be 6/4 be argued?

7 Comments
2024/11/28
08:24 UTC

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Hi everyone, I need help with this song chords

If someone could help me I would be very grateful, I’m looking for the part after the intro ;)

2 Comments
2024/11/28
01:13 UTC

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Piano/Keyboard Transcribe Request

Hey, I was wondering if someone could help me transcribe the synth piano bassline in this city pop song at this moment (2:11) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTBdaR_hGm8&t=131s it's only like 10 seconds and I was trying to do it myself but I'm always a few notes off, it kinda sounds like an arpeggio 😅

I just need like the notes for the bassline, whatever works. It would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

1 Comment
2024/11/27
19:50 UTC

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Fingerstyle Guitar tabs transcribe request

Hello, I need some help transcribing this Filipino song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RB_1TeCA30

If you can send guitar tablature for the song, I can send payments thru paypal. I think this song is easier with a capo on 1st fret but i could be wrong.

3 Comments
2024/11/27
09:57 UTC

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Piano Transcribe Request

Hello! Can someone transcribe the piano intro to this? I want to compare it to my own transcription, as I am trying to get better at transcribing intervals/chords. Thank you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQRkv-MZwJ8

(Laputa by Panchiko)

2 Comments
2024/11/27
03:08 UTC

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(Guitar Transcribe Request)

https://youtu.be/zJmGg4t-jTc?si=zPEeahJI56gki6a_

Was listening to random anime ops and this one caught me by surprises. Tried researching but couldn’t find ANY TABS on the lead guitar please help.

2 Comments
2024/11/26
23:08 UTC

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(Guitar Transcribe Request)

https://youtu.be/zJmGg4t-jTc?si=zPEeahJI56gki6a_

Was listening to random anime ops and this one caught me by surprise. Tried researching but couldn’t find ANY TABS on the lead guitar please help.

2 Comments
2024/11/26
23:08 UTC

1

(Guitar Transcribe Request) Great Pumpkin Waltz - Vince Guaraldi

Can anyone help me with the rhythm guitar chords for this song? I'm willing to pay if needed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP8ZfRZCy1c

3 Comments
2024/11/26
16:17 UTC

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Piano : can someone write a sheet for this easy but beautiful piece of music? I’m a beginner.

2 Comments
2024/11/26
13:58 UTC

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CAN SOMEONE HELP ME OUT WITH THIS

2 Comments
2024/11/26
12:55 UTC

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Could somebody help me transpose Hinoki Wood (The chill guy song) to a suite B flat instruments?

I'm relatively new to playing music but I think it would be fun to learn how to play this. Any help at all would be appreciated!

2 Comments
2024/11/25
01:53 UTC

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Piano solo transcription request - St. Patrick's Day (John Mayer)

Hi all, I'm looking for a transcriber to create accurate sheet music for Evan Duffy's piano cover of the song St. Patrick's Day. Please feel free to send me a message/DM! Link to the cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyPyZPdpxEY

Thank you!

2 Comments
2024/11/25
00:35 UTC

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Ukelele: Please transcribe this song for kindergarten teachers to sing to a graduating class

We love this song so much but all of the teachers are entry level ukelele and recorder players. Could anyone help us? We can only play simple chords.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDuin0acoyohc&playnext=1&si=M43l0t1WAncfxGrb

Much appreciated!

2 Comments
2024/11/24
15:13 UTC

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help me transcribe this very obscure jazz italian piece

La notte muore (sonata per pianoforte) it seems to be in key of f and i get the right hand and some of the general left hand but if you like this song as well as me please help transcribe with me!

1 Comment
2024/11/24
14:45 UTC

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Easy bass transcription $

Hello, I need help transcribing the bass part. The notes themselves are pretty easy, but I'm not sure about the rhythm / time signature. Since the part is about 20 seconds I am willing to venmo you like $5? If you require more lmk.

Thank you <333

https://youtu.be/B7rlDigIVog?si=-u8xeRgWM40R0XxR&t=97

3 Comments
2024/11/24
01:21 UTC

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Haibane Renmei Ending "Blue Flow" FULL SCORE* Transcription

An attempt to transcribe/arrange Haibane Renmei (a popular anime from the 2000's) ending song "Blue flow" composed by Kow Otani, avaiable for everyone.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/sQlYGMWI2Kw?si=FmD1rbT2MguPD7bS

Musescore link: https://musescore.com/user/44939903/scores/21962863?share=copy_link

IMPORTANT: This transcription is missing the last 45-50~seconds from the original, its basically not worth the effort, as it would be terribly inaccurate and unplayable on a real musical group. This is because of the amount of special effects. Not an important part though

0 Comments
2024/11/24
00:40 UTC

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Can someone help me transcribe this piano track? It's taking a long time to do it by ear

2 Comments
2024/11/23
19:37 UTC

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