This app provides comprehensive music theory tools for songwriters, including chord and scale generation, progression suggestions, and ear training exercises. It also features a tuner, metronome, and capo calculator, all designed for practical songwriting use.
2.3.1
July 14, 2026
- New chord finder. Name any chord in the Identify tab, or pull the chords and key from a recorded take. - Refreshed, streamlined Identify tab. - New guided tour to get new users up to speed quickly. - Improved master mix output. - Reverb and distortion now come through the live monitor, not just on playback. - Expanded chord and guitar voicing library for broader key and chord detection.
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Songwriter's Calculator offers 26 different scales and modes. You can select a root note and then explore various scales and modes to see their corresponding chords and voicings.
Yes, you can enter the chords you are playing, or tap notes on the piano or fretboard, and the app will identify the key, suitable scales, and other fitting chords.
No, Songwriter's Calculator is ad-free. The app explicitly states 'No ads' and is designed to provide an uninterrupted user experience.
The app includes a chord and scale generator, chord progression builder with harmonic analysis, an interactive fretboard with solo styles, a chromatic tuner, a metronome, and a capo calculator.
The app was last updated on March 9, 2026, with version 1.1. This indicates recent development activity, suggesting it is actively maintained.
Songwriter's Calculator is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.
It offers interactive ear training drills for intervals, triads, and seventh chords. The app tracks your score and streak, helping you improve your musical ear.
Yes, the app is built for songwriters, not just music professors, and provides tools like chord identification and progression generation that can be very helpful for beginners learning music theory.
