> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.youka.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Chord Layout

> Play any song with synced chords above the lyrics, with notation, transpose, and capo controls

The Chord Layout displays synced chords above the lyrics while the song plays — so you can learn any song's harmony in real time.

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/youka/en/web/placeholder-chord-layout-overview.png" alt="Chord Layout overview" />

## What You Can Do

With the Chord Layout, you can:

* Generate synced chords from your song
* View chords in **Inline** or **Grid** mode
* Switch notation style (Pop, Jazz, Nashville, Maj/Min)
* Adjust **Transpose** and **Capo** for easier practice

## Open Chord Layout

1. Open your project in the Studio
2. Click the **Layout** panel
3. Set **Layout Type** to **Chords**

## Generate Chords

1. Click **Generate Chords**
2. Wait for processing to finish
3. Confirm the detected song key shown in the panel

Generation time depends on song length and queue load.

## Configure Chord Display

After generation, tune the view for your practice style.

### Display Mode

* **Inline** — Chords appear above lyrics timing
* **Grid** — Chords appear in a dedicated grid for easier scanning

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/youka/en/web/placeholder-chord-display-modes.png" alt="Inline vs Grid chord display" />

### Notation

Choose the chord naming style you prefer:

* Pop (Complex / Simple / Basic)
* Jazz (Complex / Simple / Basic)
* Nashville (Complex / Simple / Basic)
* Maj/Min

<img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/youka/en/web/placeholder-chord-notation-styles.png" alt="Chord notation styles" />

### Transpose and Capo

* **Transpose** shifts chord shapes up or down semitones
* **Capo** applies capo position for guitar-oriented practice

Use both controls to find the easiest playable version of a song.

## Suggested Practice Routine

1. Run through the full song once to identify hard sections
2. Repeat only those sections with slower playback
3. Try 2-3 transpose values and pick your best key
4. Rehearse from start to finish without stopping

This keeps sessions focused and fun while improving retention.

## Tips

* Start with a simpler notation variant if chords feel too dense
* Use Grid mode for harmonic analysis and chart-style practice
* Use Inline mode when you want chord + lyric phrasing together
* Revisit generated chords after changing arrangement settings

## Related Guides

* [Layout Options](/en/web/layout-options)
* [Using the Studio Editor](/en/web/using-studio)
* [Change Speed or Pitch](/en/web/change-speed-pitch)