Write songs from chord progressions with Faso. Layer recordings, edit MIDI, and export to your DAW when you're ready.
Faso · iPhone & Android Free on the App Store and Google Play.
Designed for touch. Powerful enough to finish a song.
Type chords directly, search any song on the web and pull its chart straight in, or have AI generate and rewrite sections on demand. Every input method, one place.
💡 Web search is opt-in — tap the icon in the bottom-left of the Companion input to enable it.
Arrange multi-track sessions, layer vocals and MIDI, and export to Ableton, Logic, or GarageBand when you're ready. Start an idea on your phone, finish it at your desk.
Browse chord sheets from real creators, fork and remix what inspires you, or publish your own. Pick up music theory naturally as you explore — no textbook required.
Everything you need to write, record, and share — in one app.
Quick answers.
What chord types does Faso support?
Major, minor, 7th, sus, dim, aug, and more. For complex chords, long-press any chord to access extended voicings — similar to a long-press keyboard.
Does Faso support different time signatures?
Yes. You can set time signatures at both the global level and per section — so different parts of your song can have their own groove.
How accurate is the AI when searching for a song's chords?
The AI Companion uses web search to find chord sheets, so when data is available the chords are generally accurate. Note that note durations may not be exact — you can fine-tune them yourself after import.
Is Faso a good chord sheet and songwriting app?
Yes. Faso is a chord sheet app and songwriting app in one — type or import chord charts, arrange them into full songs, then record and export. It's built for writing songs from chords on your phone, whether you start with a progression or a melody.
Can Faso generate chord progressions with AI?
Yes. The AI Companion works as a chord progression generator: describe the mood or genre and it suggests progressions, then rewrites or extends any section on demand. It's an AI music app for songwriters who want ideas fast.
Is Faso a good GarageBand alternative on mobile?
If you want a mobile DAW that thinks in chords, Faso is a strong GarageBand alternative. You get multi-track recording, MIDI editing, and a chords-first workflow — and you can export to GarageBand, Logic, or Ableton whenever you're ready.
Can I learn music theory while using Faso?
You'll pick up music theory naturally. As you build chord progressions and browse chord sheets from other creators, Faso shows voicings, scales, and how chords fit together — so you learn chords by writing real songs, no textbook required.
Download free and start writing from chords today.