# Chorus: Chords for Songwriters — Simple chord suggester

> Simple chord suggester for songwriters to create progressions with various instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Tom Hicks.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chorus-chords-for-songwriters/id1580079664 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tom Hicks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434232226)
- Category: Music, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-08-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chorus-chords-for-songwriters/id1580079664/reviews.md

## What is Chorus?

Now you can write interesting chord sequences for your songs without having to learn all the music theory, because we've packaged it all into Chorus Chords!

If you're on the train, or at work, and you have an idea for a song, you can just start playing with Chorus Chords, and get your ideas down. If you're a songwriter, that's one of the most important things you can do - play your ideas as soon as they come to you!

Our simple chord system gives you access to the most popular chords used in modern music, and lets you play them with eight different instruments, all just with a single tap.

Just pick a key and start playing, and you can't play a wrong chord!

Chorus Chords features a guitar strumming simulator, arpeggiator, reverb and compressor, as well as eight authentic instruments:
- Acoustic Piano
- Electric Piano (Fender Rhodes)
- Nylon Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric Guitar
- Wind
- Strings A
- Strings B

## Key features

- Chord progression generation
- Eight authentic instrument sounds
- Guitar strumming simulator
- Arpeggiator
- Reverb and compressor effects
- Key selection
- No wrong chords

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chorus-chords-for-songwriters/id1580079664/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app👍

*2024-08-14*

I’ve had this app for about 30 minutes now just been messing around with it. So far I really like it, it’s very easy to makeup chord progressions in different keys I like the way there’s multiple instruments and also includes 7th chords.

### 3/5 — Can’t love the app that I wish I could.

*2023-10-26*

The way this app forces the device into portrait mode reduces its convenience on the iPad — and the lack of contrast between the background color and text color on most of the buttons makes it difficult to use on an iPhone (as it makes the button labels harder to read on the limited size of even the largest iPhone screens.)

Fix one of these problems for four stars — and both of them for five.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t save your song info

*2023-07-22*

The app was great at first until I discovered that while writing on the phone app, if you write or change song lyrics and happen to open another app on your phone such as getting a phone call, you come back later and all your updates are gone. I’ve lost my trust in this app and will be deactivating my membership.

### 4/5 — Works as intended—great songwriting tool—but audio crackles a lot

*2022-06-29*

Very useful and great for finding chords and trying out different progressions. The audio just crackles a lot for me like the sound quality is too much for the ios system to handle playing at full quality. I’m on an older device that maxes out at ios 12 so that might be the problem, but still wish it didn’t have to crackle so much and would be fine with lower quality sound if that would fix it. It’s not like I’m using this as a sound source to actually record; again just using it for songwriting purposes. And for that, it’s really good. Plus free, so not that I can complain too much about the crackling either.

### 3/5 — What does it mean...

*2021-09-09*

It’s good to have an app with a whole
Bunch of chords in a key eg C.... that
“Go together” and not have to learn all
the theory.. but I can’t tell what some of 
the chords are even meant to be....
What for instance do you call a chord 
That is shown as Bo?  or Bo with a line
Running diagonally through the o ?
Or a chord that is shown as F with a triangle next to it? If I were to write a 
song using these chords, how would I
Ever find out how to play them when recording a song demo?
  I am reminded of the old Monty Python
parody of “Blue Peter” where they say,
“And now, how to play the flute - well you
Blow into this end.. and you move your 
fingers over these holes”!  Next week 
We’ll tell you how to become a 
Gynaecologist!
   Apart from that it’s perfect.

## Frequently asked questions about Chorus

### What is Chorus?

Chorus is a music app designed to help songwriters create chord progressions easily. It offers a simple interface to experiment with chords and melodies without requiring extensive music theory knowledge.

### What instruments are available in Chorus?

Chorus includes eight authentic instrument sounds: Acoustic Piano, Electric Piano (Fender Rhodes), Nylon Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Wind, Strings A, and Strings B.

### Can I play wrong chords in Chorus?

No, the app is designed so that you cannot play a wrong chord. By selecting a key, the app guides you to chords that fit harmonically.

### Does Chorus have ads?

No, Chorus does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free experience for users.

### What music theory features does Chorus offer?

Chorus simplifies music theory by providing popular chords used in modern music. It also includes a guitar strumming simulator, arpeggiator, reverb, and compressor effects.

### What devices does Chorus support?

Chorus is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Chorus updated?

Chorus was last updated on August 8, 2021, with version 1.0. Further update frequency information is not available.

### What is the age rating for Chorus?

Chorus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a young audience and general use.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2021-08-08

No release notes.

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All apps by Tom Hicks: https://appshunter.io/developer/1434232226

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