This extension will converts various chord sites' song chords to its "degrees", also known as Nashville Numbers.

Latest Version

Version
2024.11.20.0
Update
November 20, 2024
Size
105KiB
Developer
Category
Users
3,000+
Rating
4.66667 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
日本語
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Permissions
Tabs
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KANTAN Chord Extension

• Overview
KANTAN Chord is a browser extension that converts various chord sites' song chords to its \"degrees\", also known as Nashville Numbers.
(Former name: InstaChordizer)

• Compatible sites
- ULTIMATE GUITAR TABS(https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/)
- U-フレット(https://www.ufret.jp/)
- 楽器.me(https://gakufu.gakki.me/)
- J-Total Music(https://music.j-total.net/)
- Guitarians.com(https://guitarians.com/)

• How to use
Open the chord web page.
From the browser extensions, choose KANTAN Chord icon and it opens a pop-up window.
Choose from tabs \"C,F,G\" (original) , \"I,IV,V\" (roman numerals), or \"1,4,5\" (degrees).

- \"C,F,G\" (original)
Displays the chords in its original form.
Select radio buttons change keys.

- \"I,IV,V\" (roman numerals)
Displays the chords' degrees, in standard roman numerals format.

- \"1,4,5\" (degrees)
Displays the chords' degrees, in numbers.
Different symbols follow the \"KANTAN Chord\" system, based on the Nashville Number System.
For more details, please visit this page: https://instachord.com/instruction/icn/

• Key analyzation
KANTAN Chord automatically analyzes the song's key and displays it in red text with a yellow background banner.
When the key changes during a song, it will be displayed with additional banners.
E.g. \"Key:E(-3)\" or \"Key:Ab(+1)\"
Numbers such as (-3) and (+1) represent half steps. If your instrument can transpose, try adjusting to these numbers.
If the key analyzation is wrong or is difficult to play, try adjusting the analyzation sensitivity.

- Ignore +-5 key changes
When changing to a dominant (+5 half steps) or subdominant key (-5 half steps) , chords used will be very similar to its original key. When this option is turned on, KANTAN Chord will ignore +-5 key changes and stay in its original key.

• Displayed keys
You can choose keys outside of the auto-analyzed key.

- Song's analyzed key
The song's auto-analyzed most likely key is outlined in a box.

- Difficulty rank
The numbers in front of the key (Eg. ①, ②, ③...) are difficulty ranks when playing on the InstaChord, from easiest to most difficult. Please use as reference, when the analyzed key if wrong or when the original key is difficult to play.
① and ② are in bold, and ① is underlined.

- Changing they key (in C,F,G tab)
When in the C,F,G tab, you can pick different keys to transpose to.

- Changing they key (in I,IV,V or 1,4,5 tab)
In I,IV,V or 1,4,5 tab, you can change the base key. Apply when the analyzed key is wrong, or when the original key is difficult to play. If other keys are greyed-out, turn off analyzation sensitivity.

• Options for C,F,G tab
- Disable automatic loading
KANTAN Chord will not take effect until the icon is pressed.
Use this option if there are compatibility issues with the site's features or other extensions.
This option is only effective in the C,F,G tab.

- Hide key display
KANTAN Chord displays the song's key and displays it in red text with a yellow background banner.
Use this option to hide the key display.
This option is only effective in the C,F,G tab.

• Options for I,IV,V tab
- b → #
All half tones are represented with #

- IIm, VIm → ii, vi
Minor chords are represented with lower case roman numerals.

• Options for 1,4,5 tab
- 3b/7b → 8/9 (5b/2b → 8/9 for minor key)
For the InstaChord, commonly used chords are allocated on the 8 and 9 buttons.
Using this option will make use of these buttons.

- Use minor key
Allows the use of minor key

• Beginner mode
By selecting 🥚LV.0 / 🐤LV.1 / 🐔LV.2 shown on the first line, you can adjust the difficulty of the chords.
In 🥚LV.0 / 🐤LV.1 mode, chords will be simplified.
In 🐔LV.2 mode, all chords will be in their original form.
This mode isl not available when minor key is selected.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install KANTAN Chord extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install KANTAN Chord extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install KANTAN Chord extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install KANTAN Chord extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download KANTAN Chord extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a KANTAN Chord extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the KANTAN Chord Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the KANTAN Chord extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the KANTAN Chord extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for KANTAN Chord extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the KANTAN Chord extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download KANTAN Chord extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install KANTAN Chord extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the KANTAN Chord extension file

Select and download the KANTAN Chord extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the KANTAN Chord extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your KANTAN Chord extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the KANTAN Chord extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install KANTAN Chord extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ran0 K (ID: 000000cc9e004cbd) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/09/2023 KANTAN Chord を終了させて元のtab譜表示にする方法を教えてください。 普通にtabを見たくなったときに拡張機能のアイコンを押すとKANTAN Chord が終了するような仕様になっているとありがたいと思いました。 今は、キャッシュを削除しないとtab譜を見れません。 拡張機能を削除してもtab譜表示に戻りません。

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kiki kiki (ID: 000000517c86904d) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 07/24/2022 ULTIMATE GUITAR TABSが使えなくなりました。