Chordle

What is Chordle?

Chordle is a daily music puzzle inspired by Wordle, where players try to identify a hidden four-note chord. It was created by music educator Nate May for the online music school Synthase.

How to play Chordle

You have four attempts to guess the correct four-note chord. After each guess, you receive color-coded feedback: green means a note is correct and in the right column, yellow means the note is in the chord but in the wrong column, and gray means the note is not in the chord at all. All guesses must be valid diatonic seventh chords in close position, and the answer must be matched in the correct inversion.

Tips & strategy

• Memorize the four allowed seventh chord types: dominant, minor, half-diminished, and major seventh.
• Pay attention to inversion—your guess must match the exact vertical order of the notes, not just the chord identity.
• Use the keyring or computer keyboard to enter notes quickly, and turn on sound to hear your chords for better recognition.
• Start with a common chord like F A C E to get useful color feedback about note placement.
• Remember that chords with white-key sharps or flats (C♭, F♭, B♯, E♯) are never used.

Frequently asked questions

Where to play

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