# Improvisation Trainer — Your musical companion

> Flexible music improvisation practice tool for all skill levels and styles. (iPhone/iPad app by AppicDesign.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improvisation-trainer/id1152939460 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppicDesign](https://appshunter.io/developer/492684279)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 85 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2016-11-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improvisation-trainer/id1152939460/reviews.md

## What is Improvisation Trainer?

„Improvisation Trainer - the music learning app everybody has been waiting for.“

Improvisation Trainer is the perfect practicing companion for both beginners and professionals in music out of every music field. Due to it’s incredible flexibility you can use the app no matter what style of music you prefer. 

It is the perfect practicing tool for custom, creative and level-based exercises - no matter if you are a rookie or a professional musician.

It is a indispensable tool for music teachers and provides an ultimate platform for practicing harmonic and melodic instruments.

Just get started with one of our presets to give you an idea about the endless possibilities the app can do!

With Improvisation Trainer you can:

EFFECTIVE PRACTICING!

RANDOM CHORD MODE
	•	practice improvising on your favorite chords
	•	practice improvising within random given chords out of a defined chord pool
	•	define your own chord pools specially designed for your needs
	•	diatonic mode: practice improvising only within a specified key
	•	chromatic mode: practice your skills on all bass notes of the chromatic scale
	•	modal mode: chord symbols will randomly change, but only on one bass note
	•	custom mode: practice your chords on personally specified root notes (i.e., C and F)
	•	set the chord duration for each chord (i.e., 2 bars)
	•	set a loop to create perfect practicing exercises for you
	•	tell the app in which meter you want to improvise (3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/8, …)

PROGRESSION MODE
	•	practice all your favorite chord progressions in the progression player
	•	here are some progressions that are included: 
	•	II-V-I
	•	I-VI-IV-V-I
	•	I-IVm, …
	•	custom progressions: practice your progressions only in specified keys
	•	chromatic progressions: practice your progressions in all 12 chromatic keys
	•	completely individually shape your own exercises or just use the given presets to start practicing!

CUSTOM MODE 
	•	generate your own sequence of chords for fast creating of truly unique exercises
	•	choose the length of each chord using the specified interface
	•	use one of many styles to playback your exercise

IT’S ALL A MATTER OF STYLE
	•	choose from a variety of different playback styles: Rock, Pop, Swing, Bossa-Nova, Disco, Country and many more
	•	choose your individual playback tempo
	•	tell the app in which meter you want to improvise (3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/8, …)

SAVE AND SHARE YOUR SETTINGS
	•	you can save all your custom settings to get started quickly
	•	you can easily share the settings with friends, students or other people using e-mail

MANY DISPLAYING OPTIONS FOR EFFICIENT PRACTICING
	•	define which accidentals you want to see (#,b or random)
	•	practice while using a regular music sheet layout with your generated chords
	•	simple mode: only display three chords at a time
	•	short time hint: display the next chord only a short time before you hear it

ADVANCED FEATURES
	•	practice chords with a lot of extensions like G7(#9,b13)
	•	create endless material for you to practice on
	•	improvise in odd time signatures
	•	loop-mode: transpose your exercises after a certain number of loops
	•	loop-mode: create uneven loops to practice odd bar phrases
	•	progression mode: define exactly which chords you want to hear on each degree (i.e. only m7 on II and only 7(b9) on V)
	•	use the included mixing desk to adjust the volume of bass-notes, chords and drums

EAR TRAINING
	•	You can also use the app as a ear-training program. Just define which chords you want to be played and don’t look at the display or use our „only time“ preset!

## Key features

- Random chord mode with custom pools
- Progression player for favorite chord sequences
- Custom exercise generation
- Multiple playback styles (Rock, Pop, Swing, etc.)
- Save and share custom settings
- Music sheet layout display

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improvisation-trainer/id1152939460/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Excellent. Sauf…

*2022-12-27*

Très pratique pour s'exercer en boucle à des progressions simples ou des grilles d’accords plus complexes. 

Mais le réglages du tempo et des différentes pistes ne fonctionne plus pendant l’exécution des morceaux

### 5/5 — way, way

*2020-04-18, version 1.0.5*

better than I expected. really thoughtfully made app. no replacement for ireal but has its own thing going on. look forward to working with this a lot. could use better midi on the jazz styles - and indeed a few more of those (since we’re likely to be the target market) - but minor complaints l, really. bravo, really fun and useful app. upgraded to the paid version in seconds. i hope you sell a few.

### 4/5 — Great Practice Tool

*2020-03-09*

This tool keeps getting better!

In the Define Your Own Chords Player, would like to be able select specific chords and have them presented in a random fashion.

### 5/5 — Glad I bought it

*2019-07-04*

Can’t believe it has no reviews. Great for noodling around on the guitar

### 3/5 — Gute Idee, etwas fehlt

*2018-09-25, version 1.0.5*

Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten an Akkorden, Beats, Instrumenten. Leider fehlt eine Grundlegende Eigenschaft, die es für mich unbrauchbar macht. Man kann kann nur einen Akkord pro Takt wählen. Wenn man pro Schlag einen Akkord wählen könnte, wäre es super.

### 4/5 — Very Cool

*2018-06-05*

Very nice way of running through my preamp processor and practicing much needed grooves and improvisation.

### 5/5 — Ideal

*2018-05-27, version 1.0.5*

Hervorragende App, um Improvisation zu üben.
Vor allem der Zufallsmodus hilft, Dinge wirklich in allen 12 Tonarten parat zu haben.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2018-02-18*

Simple to use and very flexible.  The free version gave me plenty to play with.  I upgraded just to support the developer, but now I can really play around!

### 3/5 — Kinda cool

*2018-02-11*

The app is awesome! However, when I type chords into the app, it ALWAYS shuffles them, I’ve fixed it hundreds of times, and it happens every time, so I give up to use YouTube backing track.

### 5/5 — Finally - the closest to Band In a Box

*2017-12-27, version 1.0.5*

At last we have a long awaited tool offering unlimited opportunities for composition, backing tracks, practice and drills. A must have purchase for serious musicians.

## Frequently asked questions about Improvisation Trainer

### What is Improvisation Trainer?

Improvisation Trainer is a music learning app designed to help musicians practice improvisation. It offers custom exercises, random chord modes, and various playback styles to suit different musical needs.

### Is Improvisation Trainer free to use?

Yes, Improvisation Trainer is free to download and use. It also offers in-app purchases for additional features or content.

### What musical styles does Improvisation Trainer support?

The app supports a wide variety of musical styles, including Rock, Pop, Swing, Bossa-Nova, Disco, and Country, among others. You can also define custom chord pools and progressions.

### Can I create my own exercises in Improvisation Trainer?

Absolutely. You can generate your own sequences of chords, define the length of each chord, and set the meter (e.g., 3/4, 4/4) to create truly unique practice exercises.

### Does Improvisation Trainer have ads?

No, Improvisation Trainer does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted practice experience.

### What devices is Improvisation Trainer available on?

Improvisation Trainer is available on iPhones and iPads, supporting a broad range of iOS devices.

### How often is Improvisation Trainer updated?

The app was last updated on December 29, 2022, with version 1.2.1. This indicates it receives periodic updates to improve functionality and add content.

### What is the age rating for Improvisation Trainer?

Improvisation Trainer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience of young learners and adults alike.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2022-12-29

fixes a problem where the playback preferences (volumes, tempo) did not respond to touches

### 1.2 — 2022-11-11

individual improvements and bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2020-06-09

* updates for iOS 13
* adds a new option to the global preferences, where unusual chords in real life can be automatically translated
* fixes a problem that caused the app to crash when selecting chords with random accidentals

### 1.0.5 — 2017-06-12

fixes a bug that caused the app to play no sound on some devices

### 1.0.4 — 2017-04-13

introduces a new preferences section with two options:
* adjust the key of your instrument (C / Bb / Eb)
* adjust the delay of chords to be displayed/highlighted if you have an external audio device connect that causes some delay

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