Tessitura Pro

Tessitura Pro

by MDECKS MUSIC, LLC

44 ratings
60 reviews

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Released
September 9, 2016
Updated
November 5, 2017

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Explore the world of scales, modes, and melodic patterns with this interactive music theory tool. Create and apply custom patterns to scales, study complex music structures, and discover new approaches for improvisation and composition.

✓Study scales and modes interactively
✓Create custom melodic patterns
✓Apply patterns to any scale
✓Learn about music structures and relationships
✓Discover upper structure triads and quartals
✓Practice scales with or without approach notes
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What's New in Tessitura Pro

3.9.1

November 5, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Now compatible with iPhone X

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User reviews

App no longer displays correctly

After the latest OS updates there an extra offset black circle smack in the middle of the display, offset to the upper left. The text is the wrong size and messes up the display. No longer usable.

Any Answers about that Interface Failure ?

Hello There. I've been mdecks musical materials user for years now. I find Tessitura Pro resourceable. But Its lack of developers support (several
months now) have discouraged me as a frequent user of this creative "circle of fifth app". I can't explain why in my Ipad Pro, the interface shows a second circle. It is anoying and unbearable (from both aesthetically and mathematically points of view). I wrote this, because nobody answer my emails about the issue.
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A work of genius

There are occasional stability issues, and sometimes you can’t remember where you saw that cool feature, but this app, along with Tonal Harmony Pro by mDecks, is absolutely essential for well versed musicians. You don’t have to be a jazz cat. You can be a stoner doom metal head and come away with tons more knowledge and love of music and how it all mysteriously works. These apps all invite creative exploration, which can lead to wonders. Do yourself a favor and buy this app, and Total Harmony Pro, now. The best musical experience education out there. I can’t praise developer highly enough.
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Brilliant Study Aid

So much I never really understood about modes and scales is now crystal clear with Tessitura. At such a low cost too.

It’s making me a better musician

What else can you expect from an app? I’m not exaggerating. Kudos to the developers for creating an app that helps to deepen my creativity.

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App no longer displays correctly after OS updates (offset black circle, wrong text size)

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Interface shows a second circle on iPad Pro

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Search function currently bust

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Bug involving practicing across all keys and modes (only changes key, not mode)

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App crashes frequently

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App crashes when changing clef to Bass

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App crashes every time a setting is changed

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App crashes upon opening

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Does not spell chords correctly (e.g., C augmented)

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Diminished chords have errors

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App crashes when switched to bass clef

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Some things are mushed up and in small letters

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Requested Features

21 requests

Add practice across all keys and modes

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List all scales that can be practiced on one screen

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Custom descriptions in info pane

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Allow tapping to play notes on key/fretboard/staff

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Show all available triads for a scale

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Option to force chord tones on beat 1 for melodic patterns

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Ability to hear scale/source patterns against chords/subs

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Option to switch off metronome before playback

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Customizable workspace or multiple workspaces

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Ability to switch screen orientation while open

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Higher range for bass clef practice patterns

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Search/filter for assistant actions

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Favourites in addition to 'Recent'

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Easy access to recent search terms

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'Sticky' search terms

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Add main chord playing in background during practice

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Quiz/test feature or interactive learning

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User-friendly functions for teachers and students

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Expand functionality for teachers and students

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Add a 'position' option for guitar fretboard scale learning

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Chord progressions app

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FAQ

What does Tessitura Pro do?

Tessitura Pro is an interactive music theory application designed to help users study and practice scales, modes, and melodic patterns. It allows for the creation and application of custom patterns to various scales, aiding in the understanding of music structures and their relationships.

What are the key features of Tessitura Pro?

Key features include interactive study of scales and modes, the ability to create and apply custom melodic patterns to any scale, learning about music structures like upper structure triads and quartals, and practicing scales with or without approach notes. It also offers insights into chord voicings and arranging.

How much does Tessitura Pro cost?

Based on the provided information, Tessitura Pro is a paid application. There are no mentions of subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ads, indicating a one-time purchase model.

Who is Tessitura Pro for?

This app is specifically designed for music students, jazz musicians, arrangers, and composers. It aims to enhance their knowledge of music theory, improvisation techniques, and compositional approaches.

What music concepts can I learn with Tessitura Pro?

You can study concepts such as scales, modes, triads, 7th chords, arpeggios, approach notes, upper structure triads and quartals, step-skip patterns, chord-scales, and degrees. It also explores relationships between structures over the circle of fifths and fourths.