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# Chordsearch

**A chord reference program**

![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-Freeware-blue.svg)](LICENSE)
![Platform](https://img.shields.io/badge/Windows-10%2B-green.svg)
![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/Version-1.40-green.svg)

## 📋 Description

Chordsearch is a freeware Windows desktop application that has been 
designed with the intention of giving the guitarist who has progressed 
past fundamental chord theory, access to an extremely wide variety of 
chord inversions.

It is designed to be lightweight, fast, and easy to use.

### Key Features

- ⚡ Search on any conceivable chord, displaying many inversions of chord. 
- ⚡ Change tuning to any alternate tuning desired. 
- ⚡ Chord directory with over 400 chord names accessing 10000 plus 
    chord shapes. 
- ⚡ Web publishing - save screen displays to HTML, re-open for subsequent editing.
- ⚡ Chord history buffer.
- ⚡ Play chords through the sound card. 
- ⚡ Custom chord directory. 
- ⚡ Print out screen displays. 

## 📷 Screenshots

![Screenshot 1](https://www.giltrex.com/Chordsearch/screenshots/CS-chdir-ss.png)
![Screenshot 2](https://www.giltrex.com/Chordsearch/screenshots/CS-dgm-ss.png)
![Screenshot 3](https://www.giltrex.com/Chordsearch/screenshots/CS-notes-ss.png)
![Screenshot 4](https://www.giltrex.com/Chordsearch/screenshots/CS-spad-ss.png)
[https://www.giltrex.com/Chordsearch/screenshots]


## ⬇️ Download

Latest Version: 1.40 (Released: May 2026)

→ [Download CSsetup.exe] (https://chordsearch.com)

**File Size:** ~5 MB  
**Supported OS:** Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64-bit)

** Alternatively 
→ [Download cs64_140.zip] (https://chordsearch.com)
to extract the CSsetup.exe installation file.

## 🚀 Installation

1. Download the `CSsetup.exe` file above
2. Double-click the downloaded file to run it

Note: This software is completely free for personal and 
commercial use.

## 🖱️ How to Use

1. Launch Chordsearch from your desktop or Start Menu

For detailed instructions, please see the built-in Help (F1) 
or download the pdf manual from www.chordsearch.com 


## ⚙️ System Requirements

- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
- 4 GB RAM or more recommended
- 10 MB of free disk space

## ❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting

Q: Does it require installation?  
A: Yes.

Q: Is it really free?  
A: Yes, this is freeware. No ads, no tracking, no paid upgrades.

Q: Will it work on Windows 7?  
A: No, Windows 10 or 11 is required.

## 📜 License

This software is provided as Freeware.  
You are free to use it for both personal and commercial purposes.

See the [LICENSE.md](LICENSE) file for full details.

## 👤 Author

**DAC**  
- Website: www.chordsearch.com  
- Email: info@giltrex.com  

## ❓ Support and Feedback

Have questions, found a bug, or just want to suggest a new feature?

We love hearing from our users! Please contact via our website 
www.giltrex.com/Support 
or 
email us directly at support@giltrex.com

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26th May 2026

Thank you for using Chordsearch

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