Contributor guide
How to prepare a solfa text file
Solfa Chorale accepts plain-text files. You can prepare them in Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code, or any simple text editor. Keep the file readable and consistent; the website will review submissions before publication.
1. Start with metadata
Every file must begin with a metadata block between two lines containing three hyphens. The required fields are title, key, and time. Tempo is optional but useful.
Need the full technical standard?
The guide above is a practical introduction. Contributors preparing many files, building tools, or checking edge cases should use the full Solfa Chorale notation specification.
Read full notation specification2. Add sections
Use square brackets for each verse, chorus, refrain, or part. Examples: [Verse 1], [Chorus], [Refrain - Part 1].
3. Use part labels
Use L: for lyrics. Use voice or part labels such as S:, A:, T:, and B: where they apply. A song does not have to be traditional SATB, but each musical line should have a clear label.
4. Keep notation simple
Use plain tonic solfa symbols such as d r m f s l t. Bar lines may be written with |. Keep spacing clear enough for a reviewer to understand the rhythm and alignment.