Markdown Chord Formatter
What's the best way to add chord notation to lyric sheets in Markdown?
A markdown-it plugin that enables musicians to add musical chords to lyric sheets using simple bracket notation, with support for chord diagrams, multiple notational styles, and visual fretboard representations. dnotes.github.io/markdown-it-chords ⇛
Role:
- Creator and Lead Developer
- Open Source Maintainer
- Technical Documentation
- UI/UX Design
Outcome:
I created a comprehensive markdown-it plugin that transforms chord notation like [Dm7], [D/F#], or even [AmΔ7+9] into styled chord annotations that can be placed anywhere in lyrics, even mid-word. The plugin supports complex chord notation including extended chords, bass notes, and even visual fretboard diagrams. I also created an Obsidian plugin wrapping the same functionality.
