What Are Charts?
Charts are documents you attach to songs — chord charts, lead sheets, Nashville number charts, or any reference material you need on stage. StageBook supports image files and PDFs.
Why Are Charts in Two Places?
You'll notice charts appear both in your personal song library and in the band section. This is intentional — they serve different purposes.
Short answer
Personal charts are yours alone. Band charts are shared with every member of the band.
Personal Charts
Charts attached to songs in your personal library are private to you. No one else can see them. Use personal charts for:
- Your own handwritten notes and markings
- Charts with personal cues (like "watch drummer here")
- Work-in-progress charts you're not ready to share
- Alternate arrangements only you play
Band Charts
Charts in the band section are shared with every band member. When you add or update a band chart, everyone in the band sees the change. Use band charts for:
- The official version everyone plays from
- Charts agreed on by the whole band
- Reference material for new members learning the set
- Clean, unmarked charts without personal notation
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Personal Charts | Band Charts | |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Your song library | Band section |
| Visibility | Only you | All band members |
| Best for | Personal notes & markings | Official band versions |
| Editable by | Only you | Any band member |
Many musicians keep both — a clean band chart everyone reads from, and a personal chart with their own notes, cues, and reminders.
Adding a Chart
To add a chart, open a song and tap the chart icon. You can take a photo of a paper chart, choose an image from your library, or import a PDF.