# Woolfy > Classical music harmonization tool for melodies up to 8 notes. (iPhone/iPad app by Franck DANSAERT.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woolfy/id1592566746 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Franck DANSAERT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592566748) - Category: Music, Music, Education - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 143 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-10-29 - Data updated: 2026-06-13 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woolfy/id1592566746/reviews.md ## What is Woolfy? An app to help you to learn how to harmonize a song like classical masters. It accepts a song of up to 8 notes and generates one chord per note. The most common harmonizations are proposed in different categories : minimum voices movement, only descending or ascending bass, with modulations, with dissonances, with descending fifths. A minimum background in music composition and harmony is required. Each solution is proposed including its chords sequence, its traduction in terms of functional harmony, the bass line and the voicings (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass). Harmonization rules are classical and mostly found in grand classical masters scores : all strict classical harmonization rules are applied including consecutive fifths or octaves, direct fifths or octaves, obligatory movements of leading tones and dissonances plus 7th preparation when required. No licence are authorized. The only thing you need to do is to enter your song on the virtual keyboard, select key, the mode (minor or major) and the type of harmonization : question or answer or, if your have some harmonization expertise, a particular cadence such as Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC), Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC), Half Cadence(HC), Imperfect Cadence (IC). Question is an harmonization ending with a dominant chord with a feeling of question, Answer is a harmonization ending with a perfect authentic cadence giving the feeling of a conclusion or answer. Up to 8 notes are accepted. Be warned that figuring out solutions for 8 notes may take up to 40 seconds in older devices (vc. 5 seconds on iPad M1). It is advised to enter no more than 4 notes for immediate results in this case. ## Key features - Harmonize melodies up to 8 notes - Generates one chord per note - Proposes common harmonizations - Supports various harmonization categories - Details chord sequences and functional harmony - Provides bass line and voicings - Applies strict classical harmonization rules ## Frequently asked questions about Woolfy ### What is Woolfy? Woolfy is a music application designed to help users learn and apply classical harmonization techniques to melodies. It generates chord sequences and provides detailed analysis of musical elements based on traditional rules. ### How many notes can I input into Woolfy? You can input a song of up to 8 notes into Woolfy. For older devices, it is advised to enter no more than 4 notes for quicker results, as processing 8 notes can take up to 40 seconds on some devices. ### What kind of harmonizations does Woolfy offer? Woolfy proposes common harmonizations in categories such as minimum voices movement, descending or ascending bass, modulations, dissonances, and descending fifths. It also allows users to select specific cadences like Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC) or Half Cadence (HC). ### Does Woolfy require prior music knowledge? Yes, a minimum background in music composition and harmony is required to effectively use Woolfy. The app applies strict classical harmonization rules and provides detailed analysis that assumes some foundational understanding. ### What information is provided for each harmonization solution in Woolfy? Each solution in Woolfy includes its chord sequence, a translation in terms of functional harmony, the bass line, and the voicings for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass. All strict classical harmonization rules are applied. ### What devices does Woolfy support? Woolfy is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It was released on October 29, 2021, and its latest version is 3, last updated on December 9, 2021. ### What is the price of Woolfy? Woolfy is a paid application priced at $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions associated with this app. ### Does Woolfy have ads? No, Woolfy does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience for users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3 — 2021-12-09 The algorithm has been modified to optimize significantly the harmonization speed. New "exotic" chords have been added. Only the best voicing of each functional chords sequence is proposed to avoid to show all the voicing versions of the same sequence and to show more alternate possible sequences. Bass pattern identification engine has been implemented to highlights bass descending/ascending by seconds, thirds, fourths or fifths (at least four consecutive similar movement). A section has been added sequences with "exotic" chords. ### 2.3 — 2021-11-21 New chords sequences have been added and a bug constraining the possible chords following a dominant chord has been fixed. Woolfy should now propose more possible harmonizations. ### 2.2 — 2021-11-06 New functionalities - Woolfy is now displaying messages explaining why solutions cannot be found in certain cases and is providing tips. ### 2.1 — 2021-11-03 New functionalities - it is now possible to copy to the clipboard the harmonization. Bug fixes - A warning message now display if the first note of the song does not belong to the chord on the first degree of the Key (I or i). The application no longer freeze when trying to harmonize a song with less than 3 notes. ### 2.0 — 2021-11-02 1 - You can now choose the key of your melody. 2- Constraints have been eased for the "Answer" harmonization type to provide more solutions. 3 - You can select now, in addition to the Question / Answer harmonization type, a particular type of cadence : Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC), Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC), Half Cadence(HC), Imperfect Cadence (IC). 4 - Additional diminished chords have been added to the harmonization rules 5- It is no longer possible lo launch parallel harmonization tasks ## Apps similar to Woolfy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Chordial](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chordial/id1498285573) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Music | | [Formante](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/formante/id1421830251) | 3.3 (3) | $4.99 | Music | | [Piano HarmonyPRO Midi Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano-harmonypro-midi-studio/id877455163) | 2.1 (9) | Free | Music | | [FabFilter Pro-MB](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabfilter-pro-mb/id1468280455) | 4.8 (20) | $39.99 | Music | | [Efficient Piano Chord Triads](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efficient-piano-chord-triads/id1146973268) | 4.0 (2) | $0.99 | Music | | [Polyphono](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyphono/id6450939490) | — | Free | Music | ## More apps by Franck DANSAERT - [Melbourne Sandbox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melbourne-sandbox/id6443409136) All apps by Franck DANSAERT: https://appshunter.io/developer/1592566748 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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