used to be a great app, now it’s a horrible app
what else can I say - used to be the best chord app ever, now it’s horrendous after the update
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If it’s not broke then don’t fix it
[“ i have it on my 💻 ipad & 📱 & to be honest even though i’ve studied music theory i dont know what i’d do if it were not for this app. very easy to use. i recommend to others all the time”]
[“ i have it on my 💻 ipad & 📱 & to be honest even though i’ve studied music theory i dont know what i’d do if it were not for this app. very easy to use. i recommend to others all the time”]
Response from developer
Thanks so much for this review, also for recommending to other people! If you have any ideas for new features, feel free to drop me an email.
Great app for discovering and constructing chords
This app is really solid. I like the UI and features.
One thing I noticed right away:
The voicing displayed on the fretboard doesn’t match the voicing played:
• Each voicing variant sounds identical.
• The played chord is an octave higher than what is shown on the fretboard.
⭐️Adding the ability to hear each chord (and its different voicings) exactly how it’s displayed would go a long way.
⭐️Adding the ability to toggle between displayed numbers and note names would also be awesome (e.g. toggle between displaying “m3rd” vs “Eb” for a Cmin chord).
⭐️Adding functionality to change the color scheme could really benefit some that possess perfect pitch and/or hear notes as colors.
One thing I noticed right away:
The voicing displayed on the fretboard doesn’t match the voicing played:
• Each voicing variant sounds identical.
• The played chord is an octave higher than what is shown on the fretboard.
⭐️Adding the ability to hear each chord (and its different voicings) exactly how it’s displayed would go a long way.
⭐️Adding the ability to toggle between displayed numbers and note names would also be awesome (e.g. toggle between displaying “m3rd” vs “Eb” for a Cmin chord).
⭐️Adding functionality to change the color scheme could really benefit some that possess perfect pitch and/or hear notes as colors.
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Not Accurate
The app shows various minor chords as major chords and vice-versa. Do not use this app for learning chords.
perfect chord reference app
Super intuitive and convenient to use. All the other apps require scrolling and searching through huge lists of chords but this one gives you everything you need and you just combine them to build the chord.
Response from developer
Thanks for the great review, I’m glad you’ve found it useful!
amazing
this app is just great, big props to the developer for the work they put in. this app helped so much when I was learning about different chords and scales and helps so much now when I am tring to compose and I want a quick way to try different chord progressions and scales.
thank you.
thank you.
Not A Universal App
I like the variety, however the usability is lacking here.
The iPad version is basically a small iPhone UI with borders stretched to the edges to make it seem full screen. You have to pinch your eyes or hold the iPad closer because it’s hard to see and harder to use.
The main point of having an iPad version in a music app is to use the extra screen space and processing power. Right now it’s just a lazy effort.
The iPad version is basically a small iPhone UI with borders stretched to the edges to make it seem full screen. You have to pinch your eyes or hold the iPad closer because it’s hard to see and harder to use.
The main point of having an iPad version in a music app is to use the extra screen space and processing power. Right now it’s just a lazy effort.
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Beautifully designed app
Interface is beautifully minimal, and easy to understand. So many chord apps are clunky or offer so many options that they’re indecipherable. This has the perfect balance and is eminently useable.
Fantastic Tool
I can say confidently that this is my favorite chord app on the AppStore. It’s clean, looks good, and is super helpful for looking up stuff like jazz chords. It’s been great for when I have to look up a chord for the guitar or piano,
However,
I’m primarily a five string banjoist, and I would be overjoyed to have a five-string banjo added as one of the instruments available. I’ve been trying to get into the more modern/jazzgrass type stuff on the banjo, and having a chord catalogue like this for it would be tremendously helpful.
Overall though this is a great tool and learning aid, 5/5
However,
I’m primarily a five string banjoist, and I would be overjoyed to have a five-string banjo added as one of the instruments available. I’ve been trying to get into the more modern/jazzgrass type stuff on the banjo, and having a chord catalogue like this for it would be tremendously helpful.
Overall though this is a great tool and learning aid, 5/5
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Good. Could be GREAT
I have this app on my iPhone and Mac and use it often. It's good. But to be GREAT…
Add MIDI chord detection (for piano). Then this would easily be a five-star app. Nothing currently on the app store chord-detection as a stand-alone app, and that killer feature would make it a must-have.
Add MIDI chord detection (for piano). Then this would easily be a five-star app. Nothing currently on the app store chord-detection as a stand-alone app, and that killer feature would make it a must-have.
Excellent
I have this on my iPad and Mac OS. Excellent way to get a look at different chords in key while figuring out progression and alternate fingerings. The clean and minimalist look make it easy to stay focused and not get distracted. Thanks for making and keeping it updated!
I absolutely love this app
This app has everything you need to find chords. 5/5 stars.
A good start but could be so much more
Chordology runs fine on my laptop runing OS 11.2. My compliments to the originator of the program for his efforts. Chordology has the potential to be much more helpful if 1) The baritone ukulele was included as an instrument, 2) the chord notes were shown and 3) the note scale degrees were also displayed. I enjoy doing chord melody arrangements for baritone ukulele and find The Ukulele Helper an example of a top notch free chord program.
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Crashes immediately
Select anything - it crashes
Amazing app for chord and scale reference
Highly recommended for piano at least, which is the instrument I play.
Response from developer
Hi, thanks for the kind review! Feel free to drop me an email if you have any suggestions for new features. Thanks Greg
Shows potential but overall good
Transitioning from piano to guitar requires a different mindet, and to speed things along I chose this app to help with chord shapes etc.
It works pretty well, easy to use but a few annoyances with the interface that could be fixed easily.
1] When selecting a chord, you have to scroll through to the fingering you require, it plays each selection once and when you stop there is no way (or not blindingly obvious) how to repeat the hearing of the chord. Some way of playing and repeating the chord would be appreciated.
2] When you scroll to a chord shape you require, then say select a min or dominant flavour, when you return back to the chord you had previous, it takes you back to chord number 1. Madly annoying if your chord is say 9 of 16. It beaks concentration having to constantly navigate back to your preferred chord position. Could you not make it so the numbered chord is remembered when you leave and return to it's group?
3] The ability to store a series of chords would be a great addition. I'm working through the ii-V-i major 7s right now so having them lined up and being able to quickly select them would be mind blowing. Right now i have to dial them in, hear the chord once, badly play it on my guitar, then have to navigate to the next note, dial in the next chord, hop to the desired position, hear it once,, play it badly, rinse repeat. I think you get the idea. Could be slicker.
I think with these and a few more features this would be an app I would pay for. I'd even be happy to make a paypal donation as I appreciate the hard work that goes into making an app. This is a good app, clean interface, no nonsense, no adverts, but the effort to take it from good to excellent is a small step and hope it's something the developer will consider.
It works pretty well, easy to use but a few annoyances with the interface that could be fixed easily.
1] When selecting a chord, you have to scroll through to the fingering you require, it plays each selection once and when you stop there is no way (or not blindingly obvious) how to repeat the hearing of the chord. Some way of playing and repeating the chord would be appreciated.
2] When you scroll to a chord shape you require, then say select a min or dominant flavour, when you return back to the chord you had previous, it takes you back to chord number 1. Madly annoying if your chord is say 9 of 16. It beaks concentration having to constantly navigate back to your preferred chord position. Could you not make it so the numbered chord is remembered when you leave and return to it's group?
3] The ability to store a series of chords would be a great addition. I'm working through the ii-V-i major 7s right now so having them lined up and being able to quickly select them would be mind blowing. Right now i have to dial them in, hear the chord once, badly play it on my guitar, then have to navigate to the next note, dial in the next chord, hop to the desired position, hear it once,, play it badly, rinse repeat. I think you get the idea. Could be slicker.
I think with these and a few more features this would be an app I would pay for. I'd even be happy to make a paypal donation as I appreciate the hard work that goes into making an app. This is a good app, clean interface, no nonsense, no adverts, but the effort to take it from good to excellent is a small step and hope it's something the developer will consider.
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Good stuff
I use this to find sus chords on the guitar. Gets the job done nicely
Response from developer
Hi, thanks for the kind review! Feel free to drop me an email if you have any suggestions for new features. Thanks Greg
freaking awesome
totally useful
spelled ukulele wrong though. :(
spelled ukulele wrong though. :(
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[“ i have it on my 💻 ipad & 📱 & to be honest even though i’ve studied music theory i dont know what i’d do if it were not for this app. very easy to use. i recommend to others all the time”]
Amazing resource
Originally got this app to help me learn some more about chord structure and to be able to see what notes make up these chords. Originally a guitar player but showing the piano chord shapes has made it enjoyable for me to toy around on the piano. I’ve got no complaints with the app, it is straightforward, easy to use and I’ve encountered no issues whatsoever. I recommend this to anybody wanting to learn more about chords and how to play them.
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Response from developer
Thanks so much for taking the time to write this review 👍👍 if you have any ideas for new features feel free to drop me an email.
