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Welcome to the OpenSongApp website. This website is designed as the online manual for the free Android song book app available on Google Play.
OpenSongApp is designed to allow musicians, worship leaders, etc. use their Android tablet as a portable song book using their collection of OpenSong songs. It is also a portable alternative to using a desktop/laptop running OpenSong for tech teams connecting to a projector / secondary display.
It is also a good, free, Android alternative to users who don't have iPads!
Song list to quickly search and choose songs to display
Set menu lets you plan and organise performances
Display your songs on your device rather than carry bulky folders
Huge customisation allows you to change themes, actions, etc.
We are proud to partner with the excellent iOS app JustChords. Using the built in OpenChords protocol, OpenSongApp and JustChords apps can synchronise song folders and sets allowing all band members to keep up to date regardless of their chosen device.
OpenSongApp and JustChords share values and a desire to support musicians, without adverts and subscriptions. Please tell your iOS band mates about JustChords.
You can find out more about using the OpenChords synchronisation in the user guide
Some of the features of OpenSongApp are listed below:
Performance, Stage and Presentation modes.
A pull out menu of all OpenSong Songs on your device allowing you to select a song quickly
Fully indexed search feature - correctly formatted songs can be searched by title, author, lyrics, key, theme and hymn number.
Changing the display of a song to suit your preferences - 4 fully customisable colour themes available!
Automatically scale songs to best fit the screen (width and height, or width only), or manually set the font size. You can also pinch zoom in or out.
Transpose feature to quickly change the key of your songs
Show/hide chords (useful for singers)
Show/hide lyrics (useful for non-singers)
Show capo, native or both sets of chords in different colours
View chord diagrams for guitar, keyboard, ukulele, banjo, cavaquinho and mandolin. The app has loads of default chords, but you can also add your own custom fingerings as well.
Choose preferred key settings (should it be Eb or D#?)
Support for European chord formats (es/is/Do re mi) and Nashville numbering.
Store sticky post it style notes with your songs
Add annotation drawings (highlighter notes) to your songs
Use abc notation inline or as a popup window to see score/guitar tab
Create new songs or edit current ones
Import songs from various online sources or take a photo with the camera!
Create and edit sets of songs
Sets can include custom notes, slides and bible verses
An inline setlist can be added to the Performance window so you can view both your set and song content at the same time
Songs in sets can be converted to 'Variations'. This allows you to modify songs in your set without changing the original songs - ideal if you want to change a key of a song in the set only (or have two versions of the song in the set in different keys). You can even edit the lyrics, etc. This variation is saved with the set and other users get a copy!
Load in previously created/shared sets
Will display PDF documents in performance mode (e.g. scanned sheet music) - this is only available on devices running API 21/5.0 (Android Lollipop) or above. Multiple page PDF files are supported.
Support for Bluetooth/USB page turning foot pedals (to move between songs in sets and scrolling up and down if necessary) - you can assign pedals to any of the multitude of built in control features. App supports pedals with up to 8 buttons. MIDI footpedals can also be used.
Autoscroll function - just specify the song duration, or use the default timings
Auto background worship 'pads' built in - just specify the song key!
Custom pads can be set within the app - just specify the pad file to use for each key.
Built in metronome - make sure you specify a time signature and tempo for the song. Also has the option of a visual metronome by flashing the top action bar.
MIDI integration allows songs to send MIDI commands to external Bluetooth or USB MIDI devices (recognised commands are Program change, Controller change, Note on/off, MSB and LSB). There is also extensive built in BeatBuddy integration with numerous shortcuts for hassle free use.
Swipe between songs or use onscreen buttons.
Scroll up and down pages by dragging or on screen buttons
Export saved songs or sets via email, Dropbox, etc.
Support of subfolders in your Songs folder to allow sorting songs by theme, etc.
Full integration with online Dropbox folders using external app
Online search, import and conversion for songs using Ultimate guitar, Chordie, SongSelect, Worship Together, HolyChords, etc.
Current song can be looked up on YouTube via search button
Fully compatible with .pro and .chopro file format (songs are automatically converted into OpenSong format). It'll also open files from some iOS apps
Import all songs from a iOS alternative backup file
Synchronise songs and sets with iOS users running the JustChords app
Dual screen presentation of songs with custom background images and video
Support for presenting Scripture and Custom slides created in the desktop application
Allows user choice of storing song on internal or external memory (SD card)
CCLI logging
Connect musician devices having host and client devices. Everyone can now see the same song! This feature requires having the Google Play libraries installed (uses Google Nearby). You can check this page if you don't!
Built in guitar tuner
Allow users without Android devices or OpenSongApp to access your songs on stage using the built in Web server
Fully compatible with desktop app (OpenSong formatted files only)
Feel the need to support the app and look trendy at the same time? Treat yourself to a bit of @OpenSongApp merchandise!
Please take the time to try out and review the app on the Google Play Store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garethevans.church.opensongtablet&hl=en_GB
OpenSongApp is, and will always be, FREE OF CHARGE. However, if you want to support me (think of it as buying me a virtual beer), you can do this via PayPal:
Please make sure you regularly back up your songs. It is provided as a free app and comes with no warranty or obligations. You use the app at your own risk and choice.
I will always try my best to help fix any problems identified on the user forum.
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