Great tool for ear training and learning your fret board
This app is great, but I do have a few things that I want added. First of all, if we can manually select the highest and lowest notes in a range to play along with, that would be amazing! I use this to practice my four string bass and the E string doesn’t get enough love. I’d love to set the lowest note to an E and the highest to whatever I’m trying to learn. Second, if there could be a way to see the not being played depicted in major staff instead of just the key, that would be so so nice. That would add a whole aspect of sight reading as well as ear training.
Other than those two minor things, I love the app and it’s been a huge help.Nutmeg Oliver
Developer Response
Thanks for the comment! Do you know that you can adjust the range of the notes played, in settings? The app wasn't designed for the user to play in unison with the sounded note, so I'm not sure how that would help you. But perhaps you're using it in a new, creative way? In any case, you can't set the exact range of the roots sounded, but you can move the range up/down and make it larger/smaller if those help. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!It’s very good, but
Please, stop the subscription model. I’d pay $5 for this app, but I’m not subscribing.quartertonelow
Super Resource
Very useful and helpful, this app saves a lot of time. It provides practice options and ear training capability I don’t know how I could have managed otherwise. Far better than flash cards as you see, hear, and finger in real time. For me this is the most valuable single practice resource to learn the mechanics of music. If you need to work on chord tones, scale degrees, or learning in twelve keys, internalizing any of that, this is fantastic. Very thankful for this!Selmer Fudd
Random Roots - Music Trainer
Improve your solos & chords
- Versions
- In-App Purchases History2
- Price History
- Description
- FAQ
Version History of Random Roots
1.4.2
March 6, 2021
• New option for teachers: show touches on screen, useful for instructing via video (under advanced options) • Additions to help features & FAQ • several minor bug fixes
More1.4.1
March 24, 2020
• Option to have the root note re-strike periodically, when necessary, so that it never decays completely. For full details, visit https://randomroots.com/version-history/
More1.4
February 13, 2020
Numerous audio features & improvements: • NEW: metronome has over a dozen click sounds to choose from. • NEW: root sounds & click sounds have independently adjustable volumes. • NEW: hear samples of the various sound options as you choose them. • IMPROVED: higher volume output. And a variety of other refinements & fixes including: • IMPROVED: picker interface enhanced for clarity/usability. • FIXED: crash when sharing PDF files in iPadOS 13.x. • FIXED: existing Favorites could be erroneously removed when importing exercises. For full details, visit https://randomroots.com/version-history/
More1.3.2
November 13, 2019
Numerous small improvements and fixes.
1.3.1
October 1, 2019
• New: support for Dark Mode in iOS 13 • New: support for card-style modal sheets in iOS 13 • New: Red check mark indicates exercises you have completed today. (Helpful for implementing a daily practice routine.) • Now supports iOS 11.0 and later. No longer supports iOS 10.x. • Fixed: Starting warmup factor could erroneously revert to 80% • Numerous other small fixes, efficiencies and improvements. More details: visit https://randomroots.app/version-history
More1.3
September 24, 2019
• NEW: warmup mode: each exercise begins at a reduced tempo and increases to the full tempo over its first few rounds. Helpful for letting the user re-acclimate to each exercise during a practice session. • IMPROVED: interface for changing tempo & changing key weights. Now simply tap tempo to bring up tempo-adjustment interface and tap the large presented key name to bring up the key-adjustment interface, • NEW: Added option to increase tempo after completion of each exercise (for the subsequent time you’re tested on that exercise). • IMPROVED: changed colors of key selection page representing different weights, to correspond to the MORE and LESS buttons. • IMPROVED: added light gray weight indicators next to each key in key selection page. • Numerous other small fixes, efficiencies and improvements. More details: visit https://randomroots.app/version-history
More1.2.2
September 7, 2019
• New: Track your progress on any exercise by viewing a record of your practice sessions, including tempo, number of keys, and number of rounds. • Fixed: several iPad layout issues For more details, visit https://randomroots.app/version-history
More1.2.1
June 27, 2019
• New: More exercises added to the cloud Library for download. To explore, click Browse & Download Exercises in the app. • New: Built-in "Simple Song Phrases" and "Jazz Song Phrases" exercises now have accompanying PDF files for easy reference on screen or on paper. (Existing users: to update, delete current folders and replace them by clicking Browse & Download Exercises.) • Improved: better layout and functionality for PDF and MORE INFO buttons. For more details, visit https://randomroots.app/version-history
More1.2
June 20, 2019
• New: metronome option to emphasize beats. Either off-beats (2 & 4 for swing feel) or on-beats (1 & 3 for straight feel) whenever tempo is above a user-determined value (default is 140 bpm). • New: support for associated PDF files. When an exercise or folder of exercises comes with a pdf file (e.g. written music or an explanation), a “PDF” button will be visible. Tapping it lets you view, print or share the file. See, for instance, the new items in the download library. • New: support for associated web pages. When and exercise or folder of exercises links to a web page (e.g. a blog post about the subject), a “More Info” button will be visible. Tapping the button displays the page. See, for instance, the new items in the download library. • Fixed: adjusting the meter of non-current exercise actually adjusted the current exercise instead. • Fixed: app could skip the first chord of multi-chord form in stop-time mode. • Improved: better support for dynamic type (auto-adjusting size depending on user accessibility settings). • Numerous other fixes, efficiencies and improvements. For more details, visit https://randomroots.app/version-history
More1.1.2
May 1, 2019
• Added: visible countoff at the beginning of an exercise and between rounds, with a single, unified appearance. • Added: indicator in Practice screen of number of enabled keys in (tappable to change enabled keys or their weightings). • Improved: layout of Practice screen for diverse screen sizes and orientations. • Fixed: app would sometimes understand imprecise finger taps as adjustments. • Fixed: bug deleting certain segments of root progressions. • Several other fixes, efficiencies and improvements For more details, visit https://randomroots.app/version-history
MoreRandom Roots In-App Purchases History
$0.99
Monthly
Enables Random Roots app for all musical keys
$5.99
Annual
Enables Random Roots app for all musical keys
Price History of Random Roots
Description of Random Roots
Random Roots is a music practice tool that teaches you to internalize harmony at a deep level. It organizes & optimizes your progress as you become more fluent at expressing ideas in different keys.
It is the gateway to that skill that all creative musicians seek: the ability to play ideas you hear in your head.
HOW IT WORKS
You start with a musical idea: maybe a simple phrase you're working on… or one your teacher assigns you… or a single chord voicing on piano… or just a note or two.
Random Roots walks you through performing it in different keys. It throws a key at you… and another… and each time you hear and execute your idea in that key.
It can feed them to you automatically, accompanying you in time, and it keeps track of dozens of exercise that you’re working on, and which keys give you the most trouble for which exercise. It makes your practice time highly efficient and effective.
FEATURES
• SIMPLE TO GET STARTED
Use it right away. For free.
• ORGANIZE YOUR PRACTICE
Efficient learning requires working on lots of separate skills and revisiting each one often. Random Roots organizes all your exercises in nested folders and gives you instant access to the ones you're currently working on.
• PLAY ALONG
The app plays the root of each key, using your choice of instrument sound.
• BUILD YOUR EARS
The app lets you imagine the sound of what you’re about to play. That not only trains your ability to hear, but builds connections in your mind between the sound of the music, the fingerings, and the music theory.
• CHOOSE YOUR KEYS
Practice each exercise in exactly the keys you're ready for.
• CUSTOMIZE EACH EXERCISE
The app remembers your custom settings (keys, meter, tempo, form…) separately for each exercise and recalls them automatically.
• AUTOMATIC & MANUAL MODES
Have keys advance automatically in tempo… or whenever you’re ready, upon a tap of the screen… or a tap of your foot.
• FOCUS ON YOUR WEAK POINTS
Tell the app which keys you have more & less trouble with for a given exercise. Whenever you play that exercise the app will tailor the keys it shows you to optimize your progress.
• ALL KEYS EFFICIENTLY
Musicians traditionally practice all keys in the circle of fifths or chromatically. But those ways have serious drawbacks that impede learning. Random Roots gives you a more diverse & efficient workout.
• A SOURCE FOR IDEAS
The app comes with a number of sample exercises built in. You can download more online for free or create your own.
• USE YOUR FEET
Control the app with a bluetooth foot pedal to free up your hands. Plug & play ready.
• LEARN UNCOMMON KEY NAMES
Musicians often have to deal with chords like D#m7 and CbMaj7. Random Roots helps you get familiar with uncommon root names if you like.
• CUSTOM SEQUENCES
Practice phrases over any chord sequence you like… ii-V-I's, tritone substitutions, backdoor turnarounds, Coltrane changes… or enter your own.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS
Use the app for free as long as you want. You’ll get the full experience, but limited to half the 12 keys.
For all-key access, there are two subscription options:
$0.99/month
$5.99/year
First-time subscribers begin with a free 3-day trial period. You may cancel at any time.
These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and may be converted to your country's local currency.
Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed, after any applicable free trial period. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal (at the duration and price you have selected) within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.
You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings any time after purchase.
Terms and conditions: https://randomroots.app/terms-conditions
Privacy policy: https://randomroots.app/privacy
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Random Roots: FAQ
Can Random Roots be used on iPad devices?
Yes, you can use the Random Roots app on iPad devices.
Who made the Random Roots app?
Random Roots was created by Anton Schwartz.
What’s the minimum iOS version needed for the Random Roots app?
Your iOS device must be running iOS 11.0 or above.
How do users rate the Random Roots app?
The overall user rating of Random Roots is 4.8.
What category is the Random Roots app?
The App Genre Of The Random Roots App Is Music.
What’s the current version of the Random Roots app?
The current version of Random Roots is 1.4.2.
When was the last Random Roots update?
The date of the latest Random Roots update is September 19, 2024.
When was Random Roots first released?
Random Roots became publicly available on February 5, 2023.
What age is Random Roots appropriate for?
The content advisory rating for the Random Roots app is Anton Schwartz.
What are the languages available on Random Roots?
Random Roots is now available to use in American English.
Does Apple Arcade support Random Roots among its available titles?
Unfortunately, Random Roots is not on Apple Arcade.
Are there opportunities for in-app purchases in Random Roots?
Indeed, Random Roots provides opportunities for in-app purchases.
Is Random Roots fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro?
Unfortunately, Random Roots is not fully compatible with Apple Vision Pro.
Does Random Roots display any ads?
No, Random Roots does not display any ads.
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