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Music Theory
Understanding keys, chords, and musical relationships
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Improving timing, rhythm, and technique
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Working with traditional and digital music notation
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Transposer FAQ
Music TheoryLearn about key transposition, capo positions, and chord analysis
ABC Tools FAQ
NotationUnderstand ABC notation, MIDI export, and visual transposition
Metronome FAQ
PracticeMaster folk rhythms, timing, and practice techniques
Whistle Tabs FAQ
InstrumentsGet help with D whistle fingerings, scales, and techniques
Bagpipe Tuner FAQ
InstrumentsLearn about chanter tuning, reference tones, and bagpipe techniques
Fiddle Fingering FAQ
InstrumentsMaster first position charts and fingering techniques
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New to folk music? Start with our Metronome to get comfortable with rhythms, then explore the Transposer to understand how keys work.
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How do I transpose a song to a different key?
Use our Transposer tool! Simply enter your current chords and the key you want to change to. The tool will show you the new chords and suggest optimal capo positions for guitar.
Learn more about transposition →What is ABC notation and how do I use it?
ABC notation is a text-based way to represent music. Our ABC Tools can render it visually, transpose it to different keys, and export it as MIDI files for use in other software.
Learn more about ABC notation →How do I practice with the metronome?
Start slow! Set the metronome to a comfortable tempo and practice playing along. Gradually increase the speed as you become more comfortable with the rhythm.
Learn more about metronome practice →Still Have Questions?
We're constantly improving our tools and documentation. Check out our FolkToot 2.0 roadmap to see what new features and improvements are coming that might answer your questions!