Hooktheory II

Hooktheory II

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28 ratings
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#162 in paid Music
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 11, 2016
  • December 12, 2023

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This app helps you understand and create sophisticated music by teaching advanced chord progressions and melody techniques. Learn from interactive exercises and audiovisual examples inspired by popular artists. It's designed for musicians looking to enhance their songwriting skills.

Learn seventh chords, embellishments, and secondary chords
Master minor harmony, modes, and modal mixture
Discover songwriting tactics from famous artists
Interactive exercises and audiovisual examples
Compose chords and melody in various scales
Utilize chord inversions and complex chord types
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What's New in Hooktheory II

2.3.0

December 12, 2023

- App is now free with in-app purchase to unlock content past chapter 1. - Added Sign in with Apple - Added Sign in with Google - In-app Hooktheory account creation (no longer goes to web browser) - Added buttons to manage or delete account. Accessible from user menu in top right. - Review page links to App Store review page

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$19.99

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Unlock everything after the sample chapter

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📉 162-17

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This app dropped -17 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on August 4, 2026.

User reviews

Good text; unusable app

Purchasing the DLC does not unlock the full content. It spins on “Validating receipt” or some such. Contacting support will get them to unlock the content on their website, but the app remains unusable. This applies to both HookTheory I and II.
The text itself is great, but the app should be pulled from the App Store until it is again functional.
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Practical and Valuable

Really awesome to be able to hear the theory behind real-world songs right in the app. I really enjoyed this!

Practical

As a guitarist, want to learn more theory, this built perfectly on my foundation. I’m intermediate level and probably will stay there in this solidified. What I knew, and added to what I did not know. Also, I was able to refer to it while learning some songs to understand a bit more about the songs. I look forward to more great products.
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Excellent

This book is amazing I managed to go right through it, it demystified concepts that I had struggled to understand in the past. Now the challenge is putting into practise what I’ve learnt.

Thank you

Thank you for this great app, it has expanded my knowledge greatly as well as the musical confidence in myself. I have a clearer vision of what is possible to achieve in writing and producing music and can honestly recommend this to anyone interested.

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FAQ

What does Hooktheory II teach?

Hooktheory II teaches advanced music theory concepts and songwriting techniques. You'll learn about seventh chords, secondary chords, minor harmony, modes, modal mixture, and how to use chord inversions to create effective bass lines. The app breaks down how popular artists craft compelling chord progressions and melodies.

What are the key features of Hooktheory II?

Key features include learning about complex chord types, using secondary chords for tension, combining melody and chords from multiple scales, and utilizing songwriting techniques like energy control. It offers 84 interactive exercises and 228 audiovisual examples from well-known artists, all demonstrated with simple piano roll notation.

How much does Hooktheory II cost?

The application itself is free to download and use. However, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some content or advanced features may require payment to unlock. Specific pricing for these in-app purchases is not detailed in the description.

Do I need prior music knowledge to use Hooktheory II?

No prior sheet music knowledge is required to use Hooktheory II. The app is designed to be easy to understand, and it assumes only the basic music knowledge covered in Hooktheory I. The lessons are presented in a clear, audiovisual format.

How can Hooktheory II help with songwriting?

Hooktheory II provides practical knowledge and techniques used by professional musicians to craft effective and compelling chord progressions and melodies. By dissecting popular songs and offering interactive exercises, it helps users immediately practice and apply these concepts to their own music, giving it a professional edge.