Markdown Chords for Obsidian
This plugin adds musical chord notation and chord diagrams for stringed instruments like guitar to Markdown. It supports chords in any Western scale/mode, including extended jazz chords.
Chinese summary
该插件在Markdown中添加音乐和弦符号及弦乐器（如吉他）的和弦图。支持任何西方音阶/调式的和弦，包括扩展爵士和弦。
Key Use Cases
- Writing lyrics with chord annotations
- Creating chord charts for songs
- Documenting guitar or other string instrument lessons
- Notating music theory concepts with chord diagrams
Pros
- Easy to insert chord symbols and diagrams in markdown
- Supports a wide range of chords including complex jazz extensions
- Works with any Western scale or mode
Limitations
- Chords are limited to stringed instruments (guitar, ukulele, etc.)
- May require learning the chord syntax
- No built-in audio playback
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