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This music theory app helps piano and guitar players understand chords, scales, and intervals. It features chord detection, generation, a circle of fifths, and a metronome. Connect a MIDI keyboard for enhanced functionality.
What's New in MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords
1.0.7
August 14, 2026
New Interval Practice mode — ear-training exercises with answers from the piano, MIDI, or table, exercise settings, visual correction, scoring, and result review. New Note Detection mode — identify the last note played from the piano or MIDI, view it on the correct staff clef, and replay, clear, or hide its name for learning purposes. Chord Detection and Interval Detection now include an eye-icon button to hide detected information for learning purposes and reveal it again to check your answer. Chord Generation can now show the left hand, right hand, or both on the piano and staff. Instrument and guitar-orientation controls are simplified into toggle buttons. Higher overall audio level on desktop while preserving safe headroom for chords. Fixed: tapping the piano or staff in Interval Generation could stop producing sound after the first note.
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FAQ
What is MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords?
MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords is a comprehensive music theory tool designed for piano and guitar players. It offers features like chord detection, chord generation, scale exploration, interval identification, and a metronome, all within a single application.
Can I use a MIDI keyboard with MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords?
Yes, the app fully supports MIDI keyboards. You can connect one to play notes, detect chords, and even route sound to a connected MIDI device with the correct instrument selected.
How does the chord detection feature work?
You can play notes on the on-screen keyboard, a connected MIDI keyboard, or your guitar. The app will then instantly display the chord name, its constituent notes, and intervals on a musical staff.
What types of chords can MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords generate?
The chord generator allows you to select a root note and various chord types, including major, minor, 7th, sus, dim, and aug chords. It displays these on a piano, guitar fretboard, and staff, offering inversions and multiple guitar voicings.
Does MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords have ads?
No, MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.
What devices is MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords available on?
MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be accessible across various Apple devices.
How often is MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords updated?
The app was last updated on August 14, 2026, with version 1.0.7. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What is the age rating for MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords?
MIDI Piano & Guitar Chords has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for users of all ages, with no content restrictions.
