Scale Study: tempo practice
Piano scale progress log
About
Improve your piano scale technique by practicing tempo and accuracy. Connect a MIDI keyboard to log your fastest clean tempos and track progress over time. A tapping mode is available for rhythm practice without a keyboard.
What's New in Scale Study
1.2.1
April 9, 2026
Scale Study is to help you keep track of your piano practice. So this new update brings Calendar! You can now see your progress in a calendar as well as filter (top right) to see your progress across scales, keys and hands. As always send me any feedback or feature requests at shane@scalestudy.app
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Scale Study Annual Subscription
Unlocks all functionality for a year
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$2.99
Scale Study Lifetime Purchase
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FAQ
What is Scale Study?
Scale Study is a music practice app designed to help piano players improve their scale technique by focusing on tempo and accuracy. It allows users to log their fastest clean tempos for various scales and track their progress over time.
Does Scale Study require a MIDI keyboard?
While Scale Study's full scale detection and tempo tracking features require a MIDI keyboard or digital piano, it also includes a 'Practice Anywhere' tapping mode for rhythm and timing practice without a keyboard.
How does Scale Study track progress?
The app records the fastest tempo at which you can play each scale cleanly. By regularly practicing and increasing your tempo, Scale Study keeps a record of your improvements, allowing you to visualize your progress.
What scales can I practice with Scale Study?
Scale Study allows you to practice major and minor scales using a MIDI keyboard. The app is designed to help you build technique by focusing on both speed and accuracy.
Is Scale Study suitable for exam preparation?
Yes, Scale Study is useful for piano students preparing for exams such as ABRSM, as it helps improve scale tempo and overall technique, which are often assessed in these examinations.
What is the pricing for Scale Study?
Scale Study is free to try and offers an optional yearly subscription for $0.99. There is also a lifetime purchase option available.
What devices does Scale Study support?
Scale Study is available on iPhone and iPad devices, catering to a wide range of iOS users who want to enhance their piano practice.
How often is Scale Study updated?
The latest version of Scale Study is 1.2.1, which was last updated on April 9, 2026. Updates typically focus on improving features and user experience based on developer feedback.