Cheat sheet guide
GarageBand shortcuts worth learning first
This page collects 20 searchable GarageBand keyboard shortcuts across 3 categories. Start with the shortcuts for Transport, Tracks & Editing, Workspace, then print the cheat sheet once the important ones are worth keeping nearby.
- Play / stopSpace
- New track⌥⌘N
- Show / hide editorsE
- RecordR
- Go to beginningReturn
- Toggle cycle regionC
Transport
6 shortcuts
Play / stop
Space
MacSpace
Record
R
MacR
Go to beginning
Return
MacReturn
Toggle cycle region
C
MacC
Toggle metronome
K
MacK
Toggle count-in
⇧K
Mac⇧K
Tracks & Editing
7 shortcuts
New track
⌥⌘N
Mac⌥⌘N
Split regions at playhead
⌘T
Mac⌘T
Undo
⌘Z
Mac⌘Z
Redo
⇧⌘Z
Mac⇧⌘Z
Copy
⌘C
Mac⌘C
Paste
⌘V
Mac⌘V
Delete
Delete
MacDelete
Workspace
7 shortcuts
Show / hide editors
E
MacE
Show / hide Sound Library
Y
MacY
Show / hide Smart Controls
B
MacB
Show / hide Loop Browser
O
MacO
Show / hide Note Pad
⌥⌘P
Mac⌥⌘P
Zoom in
⌘Right
Mac⌘Right
Zoom out
⌘Left
Mac⌘Left
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to find GarageBand shortcuts on this page?
Use the search box or press /, then type an action such as play / stop.
Can I print this GarageBand shortcut cheat sheet?
Yes. Use the Print / PDF button or your browser print command to save a compact cheat sheet.
Does this page include Windows and Mac shortcuts for GarageBand?
Yes. Use the OS tabs to switch between Windows and macOS shortcuts. For example, Play / stop is — on Windows and Space on macOS where available.
