ChordMeloMelody Generator

Frequently asked questions

How ChordMelo works, and what you can do with the melodies you generate.

Is it really free?
Yes. Generating melodies, listening with chord backing and downloading MIDI are all free. There is no account to create, no feature gate and no trial period.
Can I use the melodies commercially?
Yes. The melodies and MIDI files you generate can be used freely, commercially or otherwise, with no attribution required. Because generated material may coincidentally resemble existing music, check your work before releasing or selling it.
Do I need an account?
No. The tool works the moment you open the page. The chords and settings you enter are processed only in your browser and are never sent to a server.
How do I use the exported MIDI in my DAW?
Drag the downloaded .mid file onto a track in Logic Pro, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio or any other DAW. Tempo and time signature are written into the file, so bars line up even in odd meters. The melody and the chord backing are on separate tracks.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, on Safari for iPhone and Chrome for Android. If you hear nothing, check the silent switch on your device. MIDI downloads still work even where audio cannot play.
Can I use it without knowing much about chord progressions?
Yes. Start from a preset such as Popular, Bright or Sad. Choosing a mode (vocal melody or guitar lead) and a song section (verse, chorus and so on) is enough to steer the result, with no music theory terms involved.
Can I get the same melody back later?
Yes. Every result has a seed value, and the same seed with the same settings always reproduces the same melody. You can see the seed under the advanced settings, and copy a link that carries all of your settings.
Does it support odd time signatures?
Yes. Alongside 4/4, 3/4, 6/8 and 6/4 you can use 5/4, 7/8, 12/8, or set your own numerator and denominator. You can also choose how the beats group — whether 7/8 is felt as 2+2+3 or 3+2+2 — and the generated rhythm follows that grouping.

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