The Chord Wheel

The Chord Wheel

by Chord Wheel

15 ratings
93 reviews
$6.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 24, 2011
  • February 15, 2017

Features

The Chord Wheel screenshot #1 for iPhone
The Chord Wheel screenshot #2 for iPhone
The Chord Wheel screenshot #3 for iPhone
The Chord Wheel screenshot #4 for iPhone
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

This app provides a revolutionary tool for musicians to understand chord theory, improvise, transpose keys, and compose music. It helps users grasp how chords work together and allows them to hear chord progressions played back.

Understand chord theory
Improvise and solo
Transpose keys instantly
Compose music without reading notes
Hear chords played back
Select instrument and chord voicings
Show original description

What users say

See all reviews

What's New in The Chord Wheel

1.1.22

February 15, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Fixed the sound issue on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 devices

More

User reviews

Can’t believe Apple hasn’t removed. Waste!

thought I’d buy the app instead of replacing the paperback. Don’t make same mistake. App is 4 years old and the pics aren’t even from the actual app. Waste of 6 bucks.

Great app - Simple and quick

Love this app. It’s a very simple and quick way for someone who is not very clued up on music theory.

Great for just figuring out what chords belong to what key. I use it all the time as a beginner musician.

It’s works great on both IPhone and IPad.

I am not sure what others are saying about the screen to small for iPad. You just click the bottom right corner to bring it to full screen.
Show more

Nice but a few bum guitar chords

The wheel is a helpful layout for writing simple major/minor progressions. Piano sounds are bold and in tune, and sustain for two good legato whole notes while you consider the next chord. However, some of the guitar chords are well out of tune, and one or two of the diminished 7ths are downright wrong on guitar. But the majority are OK. I stick with the piano.

This would be excellent tool if there was a simple way to toggle any chord to and from its 7th, 6th, sus4, or 2nd/9th — or maybe add the note on the keyboard (which in inactive and purely decorative). But overall the wheel is a nice idea for establishing harmonic context.
Show more

Screen too small on iPad

This is an excellent app. It even plays the chords when you tap on them. Unfortunately on iPad the image is small and, for those of us with poor sight, is difficult to read. Enlarging the screen on iPad would make this a killer app.

Could be a lot better.

The app needs a lot more development to be worth the money. You can't adjust basic things like the screen orientation that s permanently stuck on portrait mode. Also would be nice to be able to change instruments instead of only having piano and guitar. If you're looking for something more useful for reference, writing and practicing I'd say but the Tonaly app.
Show more

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

13 issues

Guitar chords out of tune

Bug

Diminished 7ths wrong on guitar

Bug

C chord strummed too slow

Bug

Chord numberings not visible on iPad

Bug

Screen not full screen on iPad

Bug

App stuck in portrait mode

Bug

Sound issues (touchy, no sound, pops/clicks)

Bug

App crashes on launch

Bug

App doesn't work with newer iOS versions

Bug

App exits immediately

Bug

App won't open after iOS update

Bug

Upside down on iPad

Bug

Latency in chord playing

Bug

Requested Features

18 requests

Toggle chords to 7th, 6th, sus4, etc.

Feature

Add note on keyboard

Feature

Adjust screen orientation

Feature

Change instruments

Feature

Enlarge screen on iPad

Feature

Add modes

Feature

Add note numbers in scale

Feature

Enable rotate to portrait mode

Feature

Font resizing for explanation

Feature

Toggle sound option

Feature

Zoom into key signature

Feature

Export MIDI files

Feature

Show minor scales

Feature

Show scales when tapping

Feature

Play two keys at once

Feature

Highlight notes when chord pressed

Feature

Add MIDI output

Feature

More voicings and instrument sounds

Feature

FAQ

What does The Chord Wheel app do?

The Chord Wheel app is a revolutionary tool designed to help musicians understand chord theory, improvise, transpose keys, and compose music. It visually demonstrates how chords work together and allows users to hear chord progressions played back in various instrument and chord voicings.

What are the key features of The Chord Wheel app?

Key features include understanding the 'when, why, and how' of chord relationships, comprehending key structure for improvisation, instantly transposing progressions to any key, and composing music without needing to read musical notation. Users can also depress wheel cells to hear chords played back.

Is The Chord Wheel app free to use?

Based on the provided information, The Chord Wheel app is a paid application. There is no mention of free usage, in-app purchases, or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

Who is the target audience for The Chord Wheel app?

This app is primarily intended for beginners and intermediate students of music. It is designed for those who want to improve their understanding of tonality, harmony, and chord relationships, rather than advanced musicians who already possess this knowledge.

How can The Chord Wheel app help with composing music?

The app allows users to compose music by providing an intuitive way to explore chord progressions. By hearing the chords played back and understanding their relationships, users can watch their songwriting blossom, even without prior musical reading knowledge.