chordpro-pdf 0.1.0

Convert ChordPro files to PDF music sheets with ukulele chord diagrams

ChordPro

A Python tool that converts ChordPro files to PDF music sheets with ukulele chord diagrams.

Features

• Parses standard ChordPro format (.cho, .chordpro)
• Renders PDF with lyrics, inline chord names, and 4-string ukulele chord diagrams
• Supports verses, choruses, tabs, and chorus recall
• Custom chord definitions with fret and finger positions (GCEA tuning)
• Metadata directives: title, subtitle, artist, key, tempo, time, capo
• Letter and A4 page sizes

Installation

pip install chordpro

Requires Python 3.8+.

Usage

chordpro input.cho -o output.pdf

Options

Flag	Description
-o, --output	Output PDF path (defaults to input.pdf)
--page-size	letter (default) or a4

ChordPro Format

{title: Amazing Grace}
{key: G}

{define: G base-fret 1 frets 0 2 3 2 fingers 0 1 3 2}
{define: C base-fret 1 frets 0 0 0 3 fingers 0 0 0 3}

{start_of_chorus: Chorus}
A[G]mazing [C]grace, how [G]sweet the sound
{end_of_chorus}

Chords are placed inline using [ChordName] notation. See sample.cho for a complete example.

License

MIT