# RiffAlly Jam: Guitar Practice — Solo with scales & live chords > Solo with scales & live chords (iPhone/iPad app by Fernando Lanner Cardoso.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riffally-jam-guitar-practice/id6807209960 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Fernando Lanner Cardoso](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806420473) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 46 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-09-03 - Data updated: 2026-10-01 ## What is RiffAlly Jam? Solo with a band. See the scale. Follow the chords. RiffAlly Jam is a guitar practice companion for improvisation, solos and chord changes. An on-device drums-and-bass backing band plays your progression while the live chord display and fretboard guide help you find your next phrase. EXPLORE 24 JAM PRESETS • Start with four familiar progressions or explore 20 additional named arrangements across blues, rock, funk, soul, jazz, Latin and more • Practice full 12-bar blues and four- or eight-chord forms • Search by preset name or style • Choose your practice key once and keep it when switching presets • Each newer preset loads its recommended tempo, groove, drum kit, bass sound and chord pace • Reselect a newer preset to restore its arrangement while keeping your chosen key SOLO WITH A VISUAL GUIDE • See the current chord and fretboard guide together during normal playback; larger text remains scrollable • Swipe the neck from open strings through fret 24, even while playing • Follow the scale root and scale path in the newer presets • Overdrive Run changes from natural minor to harmonic minor at its final dominant chord • Paper Palms moves from Dorian to relative Lydian: the notes stay the same while the root and degree labels change • Current-section and next-scale cues help you prepare without moving your chosen fretboard position • The original four presets highlight the current chord's root and other chord tones • Choose Dark Ebony, Maple or Walnut fretboard finishes SHAPE YOUR BACKING BAND • Edit individual chord roots and types, or reorder the progression • Choose from 14 rhythm styles, including Classic Rock, Dirty Rock, Blues Shuffle, Tight Funk, Jazz Swing, Bossa Nova, Metal Drive, Latin Rock and Spacious • Pick Rock, Jazz or Vintage Brushes acoustic drums and Clean Finger, Clean Pick or Upright bass • All instrument sounds are included for offline practice; accompaniment is drums and bass, not recorded songs or guitar parts • Let each chord last one, two or four bars • Start with a count-in, then mute or rebalance drums and bass without stopping KEEP YOUR SETUPS Save jams locally and return to their keys, tempos, sounds and arrangements. Older saved versions remain intact when a preset is updated. Editing or reordering a mapped progression switches its guide to chord tones; reselect the preset to restore its mapped scale changes. In-app Help explains the controls and guide behavior. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Music practice works offline, with no account or advertising. Jam collects no data. Optional tips and online support links require an internet connection; tips unlock no features and are never required. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time | | Supporter Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | Generous Tip | $9.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1 — 2026-09-29 • 20 new jam presets bring the collection to 24, including full 12-bar blues and longer progressions. • Three new backing styles: Metal Drive, Latin Rock and Spacious. • Pick your practice key once and keep it as you explore presets. Each new preset loads its recommended tempo, groove and instruments. • Follow synchronized scale changes in Overdrive Run and Paper Palms, with current-section and next-scale cues. • Search presets, swipe longer chord rows, and keep your chosen fretboard position through scale changes. • Earlier saved jams retain their original arrangements and settings. ### 1.0.9 — 2026-09-20 • A richer satin wood finish brings more texture and depth to the practice screen. • Improved readability of the privacy note against the wood surface. ### 1.0.8 — 2026-09-20 • A refreshed practice screen keeps your chord progression and fretboard guide together while you play. • Choose three acoustic drum kits: Rock, Jazz and Vintage Brushes. • Choose Clean Finger, Clean Pick or Upright bass, and save your sound choices with your jam. • Tap a chord to edit it, or use Reorder to arrange your progression. • Clearer progression and Save controls, updated Help, and a new app icon. ### 1.0.7 — 2026-09-11 • Swipe the fretboard to explore your scale from open strings through fret 24, even while the jam plays. • Keep your chosen neck position as the chords change and when you stop or restart playback. • Adds a Dark Ebony fretboard, with Maple and Walnut finishes available in Information & Support. • Adds VoiceOver fret-position adjustment and updated Help instructions. • Updates App Store information to highlight solo practice with scales and live chords. ### 1.0.4 — 2026-09-11 • More natural recorded drums and cleaner bass across every style. • New Dirty Rock style with a driving groove and heavier drum accents. Pair it with the Big Rock kit for a harder sound. • Updated Help explains the new sound options, with instrument credits in Information & Support. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-10-01.*