Setlist Builder
Add your songs, set the key, tempo, capo and tuning for each, and the list shows where you will have to retune on stage.
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Saved on this device only. The share link carries the whole list in the part of the address that is never sent to a server.
How to Build a Setlist That Plays Well
- Add each song with its key, tempo, tuning and length. Anything you do not know can be left blank.
- Order the songs with the arrows. Watch the retune markers appear between songs in different tunings.
- Try Group by tuning to see how many retunes you can remove, and decide whether the flow still works.
- Print it or copy the link for the band.
Pacing a Set
- Open strong, not fast. A familiar song at a comfortable tempo settles nerves and the room.
- Vary tempo and key. Three songs at the same speed in the same key blur together. The BPM and key fields make that visible at a glance.
- Put retunes where there is talk. A change of tuning is easiest when the band is introducing a song or thanking the crowd. The pitch pipe and tuner are quick for that.
- Know your tempo. If you do not have the BPM of a song, tap it out and enter the result.
Not sure which key suits your voice? The key finder and chord transposer help you move a song.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the retune warning work?
Whenever a song needs a different tuning from the one before it, the list marks the change between them. Fewer retunes mean fewer awkward pauses and fewer slipped strings after a quick tune. The group by tuning button moves songs of the same tuning together, keeping their relative order, and tells you how many retunes that saves.
Is my setlist saved?
Yes, on this device, in your browser's storage. Nothing is uploaded. To open the same list on another device or send it to a bandmate, use Copy share link; the list travels inside the link itself, in the part after the #, which browsers never send to a server.
Can I print the setlist for the stage?
Press Print. The page hides everything but the list, in black on white, with the retune markers included. Use a large font in your browser's print settings if you play in low light.
Which tunings can I choose?
Standard, half step down, full step down, drop D, drop C, DADGAD and the open tunings G, D, E, A and C. Each links to the matching tuner so you can tune up before the set.
Does it work for capo songs?
Yes. Enter the capo fret per song. A capo does not change the tuning, so it is not counted as a retune, but it is a prop to move, so it is worth seeing in the list. The capo calculator can help you choose the fret.