# Music Theory Chords • — Testing By Ear and By Notation

> Music theory app for testing chord knowledge via ear and notation. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Q. Kelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-chords/id1017427229 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-chords/id1017427229/reviews.md

## What is Music Theory Chords?

Teachers, students and professional musicians: Test your knowledge of Triads and Seventh Chords. 
Test just using your ears, and/or analyze the music notation. 
Compare any incorrect answer to the correct answer.
Includes a 'Grade Book' list of all saved results that you can print or send. 

• Triads: major, minor, diminished and augmented. 
• Seventh chords: dim7, min7(b5), min7, min(maj7), dominant7, maj7, dominant7(#5) and maj7(#5). 	

• Three modes: Audio and Visual, Audio Only (Ear Training), and Visual Only (Clef Notation Training).
• Treble, Alto, Tenor, and Bass clefs. 
• Set how the chord is played; harmonically, randomly, rolled up, or rolled down. 
• Set a random root change, or set the root before each question. 
• Set the number of questions, or stop anytime and grade only the number answered. 

The Grade Book is filterable by name.
Grades include the name, date and time the quiz was taken, all relevant settings (clef, number of questions, etc.), and score (percentage and letter grade).

## Key features

- Triad and seventh chord testing
- Ear training mode
- Notation analysis mode
- Customizable chord playback
- Grade book with printable results
- Multiple clef support

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-chords/id1017427229/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good app

*2019-01-21*

This app is great for refreshing your chord identification skills

## Frequently asked questions about Music Theory Chords

### What types of chords can Music Theory Chords • test?

Music Theory Chords • can test your knowledge of triads (major, minor, diminished, augmented) and various seventh chords, including dim7, min7(b5), min7, min(maj7), dominant7, maj7, dominant7(#5), and maj7(#5).

### What are the different modes available in Music Theory Chords •?

The app offers three modes: Audio and Visual (combining ear and notation), Audio Only (for ear training), and Visual Only (for clef notation training).

### Can I print my results from Music Theory Chords •?

Yes, the 'Grade Book' feature in Music Theory Chords • allows you to save all quiz results, which can then be printed or sent to others. Grades include name, date, time, settings, and score.

### What clefs are supported by Music Theory Chords •?

Music Theory Chords • supports Treble, Alto, Tenor, and Bass clefs, making it versatile for different instrumentalists and vocalists.

### How does Music Theory Chords • handle chord playback and root changes?

You can set how chords are played (harmonically, randomly, rolled up/down) and choose to have random root changes or set the root before each question.

### What devices is Music Theory Chords • available on?

Music Theory Chords • is currently supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is Music Theory Chords • updated?

The app was last updated on January 8, 2026, with version 5.0. It was initially released on November 9, 2015.

### What is the price of Music Theory Chords •?

Music Theory Chords • is a paid app, available for $1.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2026-01-08

Update for compatibility and functionality.

### 3.0 — 2023-03-21

Major update for compatibility and functionality. Compare any incorrect answer to the correct answer.

### 2.0 — 2019-01-03

Major update for compatibility and functionality.

### 1.1 — 2015-12-01

Bug fixes and other improvements.

### 1.0 — 2015-11-09

No release notes.

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