Best Backing Tracks Scale Apps

4.2😐(38 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app transforms scale and arpeggio practice into an engaging experience with specially composed backing tracks. It closely aligns with the ABRSM syllabus, offering interactive scores, adjustable tempos, and a built-in metronome. Explore various music styles and practice with looping exercises for instruments like piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

What We Love

👍 Makes practicing scales fun
💡 Invaluable for beginners
🚀 Useful for all levels
✅ Great for developing ear and intonation
✨ Engaging and enjoyable practice
👍 Good value for money
🔧 Adaptable and customizable practice
🌟 Excellent developer support
📚 Helpful for exam preparation

Room to Improve

👎 Sound quality is dire
😕 Backing tracks not to taste
❌ Difficult to find specific scales
📉 Scales played too slow
🚫 No MIDI support
😵 App crashes frequently
💸 In-app purchases difficult to find/use
🎶 Backing tracks can be poor
🤔 Levels don't sync with current exam requirements
📱 Not compatible with Apple School Business Manager

DK Backing Tracks by Music4Fun LLC

Guitar & Drums Backing Tracks

Strong Contender

3.7(3 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Play along with hundreds of popular songs, featuring instrumental backing tracks for guitar, vocals, drums, bass, and piano. Unlock unlimited access to the full song library with a subscription.

Backing Track Builder by Jonathan Bell

Create custom jam tracks!

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Backtrackit: Musicians App

2.4(19 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

Create custom backing tracks for practice or songwriting. Choose chords, tempo, and style from a wide variety of genres. Features live instruments and suggested scales for guitarists.

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Royalty-free backing tracksSeamless loopsBrowse by key and genre

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Drum groovesChord accompanimentBass lines

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This intelligent amp and app combination creates a virtual band that learns your playing style to generate accompanying bass and drums. Access millions of songs with auto-displayed chords, over 10,000 tones, and voice command functionality. It's designed to enhance your practice and performance experience.

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Instant Backing Track

by Salmiakki Studios LLC

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