# Random Chord — Your musical companion

> Randomly generates and plays musical chords for practice and ear training. (iPhone/iPad app by AppicDesign.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-chord/id1180443119 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppicDesign](https://appshunter.io/developer/492684279)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2016-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-chord/id1180443119/reviews.md

## What is Random Chord?

„THIS IS HOW YOU LEARN CHORDS!“

** Random Chords is a standalone subpart of our app ‚Improvisation Trainer‘. Feel free to try the features of Random Chords using the free version of Improvisation Trainer. **

Practice your voice or instrument skills with RANDOMLY GIVEN CHORDS according to your settings, with a great music-playback engine
and incredible possibilities to shape up!

for example: give and play me random chords in the key of F-major. 
or: give and play me random chords of the type „min7“.
or: give an play random chords of the types „dom7“, „7(#11)“, „maj7“ and „dim7“;
or: give me 4 random chords -  then transpose them up by a half-step each 4 bars.

RANDOM CHORDS is a great practicing companion for both beginners and professionals in music out of every music field. 
RANDOM CHORDS 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!

	•	practice improvising on your favorite chords
	•	chords get randomly chosen out of a defined chord pool
	•	define your own chord pools specially designed for your needs
	•	set the chord duration for each chord (i.e., 2 bars)
	•	set a loop to create perfect practicing exercises for you
	•	DIFFERENT TIME SIGNATURES
	•	tell the app in which meter you want to improvise (3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/8, …)
	•	3 MODES
	•	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)

DIFFERENT PLAYBACK STYLES
	•	choose from a variety of different playback styles: Rock, Pop, Swing, Bossa-Nova, Disco, Country and many more
	•	choose your individual playback tempo

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

MIXER INCLUDED
	•	with the included mixer, you can decide to only hear chords, bass, or drums and create your unique mix!

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 generation
- Customizable chord pools
- Adjustable chord duration and loop settings
- Support for different time signatures
- Diatonic, Chromatic, Modal, and Custom modes
- Multiple playback styles (Rock, Pop, Swing, etc.)
- Integrated mixer for sound control

## Chart rankings

- #181 in Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-chord/id1180443119/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple + Perfect

*2025-12-20*

Super easy to use and has facilities for every skill level. Great app, very underrated.

### 5/5 — The best

*2020-03-12*

I absolutely love this app.  I can play any tune on the piano by ear and to be able to input a choice of chords and then listen to them being played in a vast array of musical styles to improvise over is just superb. The sound quality is awesome. Would be great to be able to send it over to GarageBand to build on.
Nice work, Micheal. A truly deserved 5 stars from me.

## Frequently asked questions about Random Chord

### What is Random Chord used for?

Random Chord is designed to help musicians practice improvising and ear training by generating random chord progressions. You can customize various settings like key, chord types, and duration to create personalized practice exercises.

### Can I customize the chords played by Random Chord?

Yes, you can define your own chord pools and select specific chord types like 'min7' or 'dom7'. You can also set the key, such as F-major, to tailor the progressions to your needs.

### What are the different practice modes in Random Chord?

Random Chord offers four modes: Diatonic (within a specified key), Chromatic (all bass notes), Modal (chord symbols change on one bass note), and Custom (practice on personally specified root notes).

### Does Random Chord support different musical meters?

Yes, Random Chord supports different time signatures, allowing you to practice improvising in meters like 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, and 7/8.

### Can I save and share my settings in Random Chord?

Absolutely. You can save all your custom settings for quick access and easily share them with friends, students, or other musicians via email.

### What playback styles are available in Random Chord?

Random Chord offers a variety of playback styles including Rock, Pop, Swing, Bossa-Nova, Disco, and Country, allowing you to practice in different musical contexts.

### Does Random Chord have ads?

No, Random Chord does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that provides an uninterrupted practice experience.

### What devices is Random Chord compatible with?

Random Chord is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible for a wide range of Apple users.

## 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 — 2022-11-17

individual improvements and bug fixes

### 1.1 — 2020-06-10

* updates for iOS 13
* adds a new option to the global preferences, where unusual chords in real life can be automatically translated

### 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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