# Piano Scale Essentials — Scales and backing tracks

> Music app for visualizing scales and practicing with backing tracks. (iPhone/iPad app by Tobias Nasterlack.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-scale-essentials/id1519734824 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tobias Nasterlack](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509212818)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-scale-essentials/id1519734824/reviews.md

## What is Piano Scale Essentials?

Visualize 15 essential scales, in all keys, on a virtual keyboard or in musical notation. Easily switch between full and pentatonic scales in major and minor modes. Use built-in speed-adjustable backing tracks, percussion tracks or metronome for your personal practice sessions.

Includes light and dark mode appearances.

## Key features

- Visualize 15 essential scales
- All keys supported
- Virtual keyboard display
- Musical notation display
- Pentatonic scales
- Speed-adjustable backing tracks
- Metronome and percussion

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-scale-essentials/id1519734824/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy and Elegant - Get This

*2020-06-26, version 1.0*

This app is an extraordinary find. Simple, easy and amazingly useful for learning scales and playing alongside them to ‘get’ why they’re the bomb.  If you’ve ever wondered why we practice these things, here’s the app that makes it fun to unwrap them with joy. Guys - do one for the guitar, too!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much! And indeed, by now we made a Guitar version as well :)

## Frequently asked questions about Piano Scale Essentials

### What scales does Piano Scale Essentials show?

Piano Scale Essentials visualizes 15 essential scales, including full and pentatonic scales in major and minor modes, across all keys.

### Can I practice with backing music in Piano Scale Essentials?

Yes, the app includes speed-adjustable backing tracks and percussion tracks to aid your personal practice sessions.

### What devices is Piano Scale Essentials available on?

Piano Scale Essentials is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### What is the age rating for Piano Scale Essentials?

Piano Scale Essentials has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is Piano Scale Essentials updated?

The app was last updated on December 31, 2020, with version 1.2.

### Does Piano Scale Essentials have ads?

The provided data does not specify if Piano Scale Essentials contains advertisements.

### What is the user rating for Piano Scale Essentials?

Piano Scale Essentials has a rating of 3.0 stars from 2 ratings.

### Can I switch between light and dark modes in Piano Scale Essentials?

Yes, Piano Scale Essentials offers both light and dark mode appearances for a customizable user experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2020-12-31

+ Improved interface
+ Improved sound playback
+ Added gesture controls

### 1.1 — 2020-06-29

+ New backing tracks for melodic minor and mixolydian
+ UI improvements for better scaling on larger devices
+ Bugfixes

### 1.0 — 2020-06-24

No release notes.

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