During its beta phase, which begins today and runs through Sept. 26, chord videos are available for free on the Mac for popular songs from artists including Green Day, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffet, Matchbox 20, White Stripes and more. An expanded selection of videos will be introduced this fall.


Powered by patent-pending technology, the iPlayMusic software synchronizes each video with a select song that can be slowed down or sped up while maintaining pitch for learning at any pace. according to iPlayMusic CEO Quincy Carroll. To ensure the legal use of all music featured in Chords for iTunes videos, consumers must already have purchased and stored one of the 26 songs in their iTunes library or on their computer.

Through proprietary production techniques, videos can be added quickly to the iPlayMusic Download Store as users request more songs. In addition, all chord videos are optimized for mobile devices and are portable in their visual display of animated chords and lyrics. Export features within the software allow for viewing on Apple TV and mobile devices such as the iPhone or iPod for use anywhere, anytime.

To access Chords for iTunes, simply install the Mac version of iPlayMusic’s software (which can be found here. click on the Shop button and start browsing. If a selected song isn't already present in your iTunes library, the iPlayMusic software will prompt you to purchase it from the iTunes Music Store. Once the song is in place, simply click the playback button and let the jamming begin.

In addition to chord videos, iPlayMusic offers a variety of guitar learning and entertainment products on DVD or for download, and features guitars and accessories for musicians of any age or skill level.

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