Best Chord Progressions Apps

Learn, play and compose songs

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Piano Chords and Scales

Chord and scale collectionsSong composer with recommendationsVirtual piano and staff views

Explore chords, scales, and progressions to compose music. Visualize musical structures on a virtual piano and staff, with interactive tools and audio playback. Ideal for musicians of all levels seeking inspiration and understanding.

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NextChord: Chord Suggestions

AI Chord Recommend+Recognize

AI chord progression suggestionsReal-time chord recognition via microphoneAdjustable tempo, instrument, and repeats

Discover the next chord in your musical progression with AI-powered suggestions. Recognize chords played through your microphone and build your song by adjusting tempo, instruments, and repeats. Hear and visualize chords on guitar or piano, then save and share your creations.

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Midnight Plaza

A Vaporwave Audio Effect

AUv3 audio effect pluginVaporwave, mallsoft, lo-fi sound designTape-style slowdown

Transform your audio into a nostalgic, degraded soundscape with this AUv3 effect. Designed for genres like vaporwave and lo-fi, it adds a unique tape-style slowdown, age, and dreamy reverb to your sounds.

Piano Chords, Scales Companion

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free

Jazz Dictionary & Progressions

Extensive chord and scale library (1500+ chords, 10,000+ scales)Chord progression builder with common patternsInteractive Circle of Fifths

This music theory app serves as a comprehensive chord and scale dictionary for musicians. It offers tools for building chord progressions, exploring the circle of fifths, and creating custom libraries. Users can find chords and scales by inputting keys or using a MIDI keyboard, with options for detailed analysis and audio playback.

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Chord ai - Play any song!

Chords, beats, lyrics and more

Real-time chord recognitionBeat and bar trackingOn-device lyrics recognition

Instantly get chords, beats, and lyrics for any song from your audio files, streaming services, or microphone. This AI-powered tool helps musicians of all levels learn and improve their playing with advanced recognition and playback features.

ChordButter: Easy Songwriting

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freemium

Chord Progressions & Melody

Chord ComposerSong GeneratorSmart Chord Suggestions

This app simplifies music creation by offering intuitive tools for chord progressions, melody composition, and lyric writing. It helps musicians and producers overcome creative blocks with smart suggestions and visual aids, making music theory accessible and fun. Export your ideas as MIDI or text to your DAW.

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RoughRider3

Studio Compressor

External Sidechain InputSidechain HPF controlInput and Output level controls

This audio effect plugin offers advanced compression with new features like external sidechain input and a sidechain HPF control. It allows for cleaner sound with full bandwidth control and includes input/output level adjustments for easier tuning.

Chord Progression Generator

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free

Music Producing & Song Ideas!

Chord progression generationMelody and bassline creationMIDI file export

Generate chord progressions for any genre with this music production tool. Easily create melodies and basslines, then export them as MIDI files for your DAW. Ideal for producers and musicians looking to spark song ideas.

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Suggester 2 : Chords & Scales

Brilliant chord progressions

Create powerful chord progressionsExplore harmonic relationshipsDiscover new musical ideas

Create powerful and emotive chord progressions for songwriting. Explore harmonic relationships, discover new musical ideas, and build songs from the ground up with intuitive tools and a library of classic progressions. Seamlessly integrate with other apps and MIDI devices.

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Chord Progression Visualizer

BuildChordProgressionsVisually

AUv3 Tape Cassette Effect

Tape cassette emulationSelectable Type 1 Cassette IRImproved saturation algorithm

This audio plugin emulates the warm, noisy, and characteristic sound of vintage tape cassettes. It offers enhanced saturation, a new impulse response, and real sampled tape noise for a more authentic vintage audio experience. It can be used on entire tracks or individual channels for added texture and movement.

Horucco: Chord Progressions

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free

AI Chord Detection & Keys

Instant chord detection from songsGuitar and piano chord visualizationsAI harmony analysis and explanations

This app listens to music and identifies chord progressions, then provides tools to understand, edit, and demo them. It offers AI-powered explanations, next-chord suggestions, and customization options for songwriters and musicians.

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Guitar Gravitas: Chords Scales

Learn guitar. Guitar Lessons.

Massive chord, scale, and arpeggio librariesMillions of chord voicingsReverse finders for identifying notes

This app is a comprehensive toolkit for guitarists of all levels, offering interactive libraries of chords, scales, and arpeggios. It provides essential practice tools like a tuner and metronome, along with lessons and songwriting features to deepen musical understanding and unlock creative potential.

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Chord Colors: Piano and Guitar

Music Theory, Scales & Keys

113 color-coded chords148 scales470 chord progressions

Explore hundreds of chords, scales, and progressions for piano and guitar with a unique color-coding system. Visualize music theory, enhance songwriting, and train your ear without needing to read sheet music. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Spark: Chords, Backing Tracks

The Smartest Practice Amp

Auto chord display for millions of songsSmart Jam with AI-generated bass and drumsVoice command control

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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Chordify: Songs, Chords, Tuner

Play Guitar, Piano and Ukulele

Accurate chords for any songAnimated chord viewsYouTube integration

Learn to play your favorite songs on guitar, piano, or ukulele. Get accurate chords for millions of songs, with animated views and YouTube integration. Premium features include slowing down songs, looping sections, and exporting chords.