Is Upbeat free?+
Yes, the core features are completely free. Search songs, see key/BPM, get a basic chord list, access YouTube tutorials, and track your practice — no account required.
What's included in Pro?+
Pro unlocks full chord charts with complete song structure (Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro), bar-by-bar timing, unlimited practice list, and PDF export. Pro is launching soon — join the waitlist.
How are the chord charts generated?+
We use Claude AI (Anthropic) with music theory validation. The AI generates instrument-appropriate chords, validates them against diatonic harmony rules for the song's key, and structures them into sections like intro, verse, and chorus.
Which instruments are supported?+
Piano, guitar, bass, drums, trumpet, saxophone, flute, ukulele, violin, cello, clarinet, trombone, and mallet percussion. Transposing instruments (trumpet, saxophone, clarinet) are automatically handled.
Where does the song data come from?+
Song search uses the Spotify API. Key and BPM data comes from GetSongBPM — a professional database used by DJs and producers. Genre comes from Spotify's artist data.
How accurate is the BPM and key data?+
Very accurate — GetSongBPM uses professional-grade audio analysis. For songs not in their database, accuracy may vary. You can always submit corrections.
Do I need an account?+
No account is needed for core features. An account unlocks the practice dashboard (synced across devices coming soon) and lets you save preferences.
Is my data private?+
Yes. We don't sell your data. Practice lists are stored locally in your browser. Only your email is stored on our servers if you create an account.
Why a waitlist for Pro?+
We're building Pro features carefully to make sure they're actually useful. The waitlist lets us launch to musicians who care most and incorporate early feedback.
I'm a band director — is Upbeat useful for students?+
Absolutely. Students can search any song from your repertoire, get the key and BPM, see difficulty ratings by instrument, and access chord charts. Transpose tool works for Bb and Eb instruments.