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FaChords

Stop Memorizing Shapes. Start Understanding Music.

fachords.com Lifestyle / Hobbies & Crafts

AI Benchmark
Desktop
Mobile
Monthly visits
170.4K
Down8.9%MoMSep 2026
MRR
$900Claimed
Disclosed 2026-09-29Indie Hackers
Entry price
$18/mo
Higher than 84% of peersNiche median $7.99/mo
Creators
giancarlo facoetti
@fachords· 444 followers
Launched
7y ago
2019-03-25 · Est.

Traffic & revenue

Monthly visitsData through Sep 2026
MRRSelf-reported, unverified · Indie Hackers
  • Sep 2026$900Self-reported MRR · unverified
Events1 revenue disclosure · 13 changes · 2 marketing moves

Revenue evidence

Publicly disclosed & verified revenue figures, sorted by date

Marketing moves

Launches, search & content, referrals, promotions
X accounts@fachords
  • Launched on Fazier (15 upvotes · 2 comments)Launch

    FaChords Guitar — Interactive guitar learning platform with built-in tools

    Apr 14 · 7mo agoLaunch page

  • Launched on Show HN (1 pts)Launch

    Interactive guitar modes explorer: scales, fretboard, diatonic chords

    Mar 27 · 8mo agoLaunch page

  • Launched on Show HN (3 pts)Launch

    Find the name of any guitar chord – (NO AI-based tool) — I'd like to share a tool I developed: you can select some frets on a guitar fretboard, and the tool will give you the possible name(s) for…

    Oct 4, 2024 · 2y agoLaunch page

  • Launched on Show HN (1 pts)Launch

    Online guitar chords finder/identifier (no AI involved:-) — I've built this tool to help students learn their chords and understand them on the fretboard. Under the hood, there's basically a big dec…

    Mar 14, 2023 · 3y agoLaunch page

  • Launched on Show HN (19 pts · 7 comments)Launch

    FaChords – Guitar Learning Software and Science-Based Practice Lessons

    Jan 8, 2022 · 4y agoLaunch page

Third-party reviews & case dossiers

Acquisition breakdowns, engineer reviews & open-source metrics
Fazier
2026-04-14Source
What engineers like:
Chords:  Explore thousands of chords with clear diagrams, variations, and voicings across the neck. Instantly see finger positions, intervals, and alternative shapes. Scales:  Navigate scales in any key with dynamic patterns. Visualize modes, positions, and intervals directly on the fretboard, with audio playback for ear training. Chord Progressions:  Build and experiment with progressions in real time. Discover common patterns, test harmonic ideas, and see upcoming chord tones to guide smooth transitions. Interactive Fretboard:  A fully responsive fretboard that adapts to chords, scales, and progressions. Highlights notes, intervals, and patterns instantly-turning theory into something you can see and play.
Best suited for:
Teachers  – Explain theory visually, demonstrate concepts in real time, and assign interactive exercises. Self-Taught Learners  – Learn independently with hands-on exploration and instant feedback. Songwriters & Composers  – Create and refine chord progressions, explore new harmonic ideas. Intermediate Players  – Connect shapes across the neck and break out of scale “boxes.” Improvisers & Soloists  – Target chord tones, navigate changes, and improve phrasing. Music Theory Learners  – Understand abstract concepts through a visual, playable system. Content Creators & Educators  – Produce engaging, interactive lessons instead of static diagrams. Bands & Musicians in Rehearsal  – Test arrangements, keys, and voicings quickly. Practice & Ear Training  – Reinforce listening skills and build structured daily practice routines.

Traffic sources

Sep 2026

Traffic breakdown

Channels

  • Organic Search57%
  • Direct31%
  • Social3%
  • Display Ads3%
  • Other6%

Countries

  • United States39%
  • Canada4%
  • Netherlands4%
  • Czechia3%
  • Brazil3%

Search

Domain authority 35Domain registered 2013-03-18

KeywordMonthly volume
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Traffic data: Vaneform

Pricing

Chords Domination
$18/once
52 Chord Progressions
Unknown
Scales Over Chords
Unknown

Trial: None · 1 paid tier ($18) · Observed 2026-11-03 · Pricing page

Entry price $18/mo, Higher than 84% of peers; “Hobbies & Crafts” median is $7.99/mo.View pricing benchmark

Pages & changes

Tracked since 2026-07-31

Key pages

Weekly snapshots

Changes

  1. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Homepage headline (H1) changed to “Stop Memorizing Shapes. Start Understanding Music.”Positioning

    Unconventional Tools To Skyrocket Your Guitar Playing→Stop Memorizing Shapes. Start Understanding Music.

  2. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: BulmaFeatures

    —→Bulma

  3. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Adopted technology: FathomFeatures

    —→Fathom

  4. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Removed technology: Google AnalyticsFeatures

    Google Analytics→—

  5. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Removed technology: Google Font APIFeatures

    Google Font API→—

  6. Nov 1 · 13d ago

    Removed technology: Google Tag ManagerFeatures

    Google Tag Manager→—

Design

First-screen visual analysis & :root CSS

Minimal Monochrome (Light canvas, balanced density) featuring split copy & visual layout and product ui screenshot / component visuals.

First-screen preview · click to zoom

First-screen pitch & conversion flow

“Stop Memorizing Shapes. Start Understanding Music.”

Split Copy & Visual hero structure paired with start free / sign up CTA and stacked avatars & testimonials.

Conversion path: Split Copy & Visual + Product UI Screenshot / Component → Start Free / Sign Up · Trust bar: Stacked Avatars & Testimonials

Palette · click to copy

5-D design score6.9 / 10
Typography
7.0
Color & Contrast
7.0
Layout & Spacing
7.0
Craft & Polish
7.0
Distinctiveness
6.0

Structure

Fonts
Inter
Primary visual
Product UI Screenshot / Component
Conversion CTA
Start Free / Sign Up
Social proof
Stacked Avatars & Testimonials
Navigation
Full-Width Top Bar
Theme & density
Light · Balanced
Corners & depth
Medium Radius · With shadow
Preview full AI design brief (includes :root CSS variables & layout rules)Style tokens only; never copy brand names, logos, copy, or images
# Design Brief: Minimal Monochrome

Monochrome palette with a single accent color, hairline dividers, and generous whitespace.

## Design Tokens

```css
:root {
  --background: #ffffff;
  --surface: #f4f6f8;
  --foreground: #2b2b2b;
  --muted-foreground: #6b7280;
  --accent: #1e88e5;
  --radius: 8px;
  --font-heading: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-body: "Inter", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
}
```

Color area ratio: Background #FFFFFF (~58%) · Surface #F4F6F8 (~16%) · Text #2B2B2B (~10%) · Muted Text #6B7280 (~8%) · Accent #1E88E5 (~8%). Background and surface dominate the canvas; reserve the accent color for primary buttons and active states.

## Layout & Conversion Structure

- Hero layout: Split Copy & Visual
- Navigation: Full-Width Top Bar
- Theme & density: Light · Balanced
- Border radius & elevation: Medium Radius; use elevation shadows to separate layers
- Primary visual medium: Product UI Screenshot / Component
- Conversion CTA: Start Free / Sign Up · Trust bar uses Stacked Avatars & Testimonials
- Headline hook: Pain Relief & Replacement
- Hero components: Large Hero Product Shot
- Spatial layout notes: Split Copy & Visual hero structure paired with start free / sign up CTA and stacked avatars & testimonials.
- Visual summary: Minimal Monochrome (Light canvas, balanced density) featuring split copy & visual layout and product ui screenshot / component visuals.

## Avoid

- Multi-stop neon gradients
- Heavy drop shadows
- More than one competing accent color

Implement the UI following the design tokens and layout specifications above: use only these color variables, and reserve the accent color strictly for primary actions and active states. Adopt only this visual style—never copy any reference product’s brand name, logo, copy, or imagery.

Questions & evidence

How much does FaChords cost?
Chords Domination: $18/once; 52 Chord Progressions: Unknown; Scales Over Chords: Unknown. Observed 2026-11-03. Check the source for current billing terms, usage limits and taxes.Source
How much website traffic does FaChords get?
Vaneform estimates 170.4K website visits in 2026-09. Visits can include repeat visits; this estimate does not measure paying customers or revenue.Source

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