Songwright — sketch songs, bar by bar

Songwright is a calm, beginner-friendly sketchpad for writing music one bar at a time. Pick notes, chords, and rhythm, hear them play back instantly in your browser, then refine the result in your favourite DAW. No installation and no music-theory degree required — it is free and runs entirely in your browser.

What you can do

• Compose melodies bar by bar on a simple note-and-rhythm grid
• Add chords and drums and hear everything play back instantly
• Generate musical ideas, then tweak them by hand
• Explore Western scales and Indian Carnatic ragas with authentic ornaments (gamakas)
• Export your sketch as a MIDI file to finish in any DAW

Who it is for

Beginners and hobbyists who want to capture a musical idea quickly, learn how rhythm and harmony fit together, and grow into a full DAW when they are ready.

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