Best Jazz Theory Apps

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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iImprov - Fundamentals

Basic theory introductionInteractive lessons with audio examplesJam-alongs in all keys

$4.99

Learn the fundamentals of jazz improvisation with interactive lessons, audio examples, and jam-along tracks. This app provides basic theory, ear training, and a scale-to-chord compendium to help aspiring musicians develop soloing skills.

Master music theory and ear training with interactive exercises. Identify notes, chords, scales, and tempos to improve your musical skills. Suitable for beginners and advanced musicians alike, with customizable difficulty levels.

Note naming gamesKey signature identificationInterval ear training

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Jazz24: World Class Jazz Radio

Streaming Worldwide 24/7

Live jazz radio streamingClassic and contemporary jazz artistsProgram schedules and playlists

Stream the best of jazz music 24/7 from Seattle and Tacoma studios. Enjoy classic and contemporary artists, discover new talents, and stay updated with jazz news. Listen live, check playlists, and even watch performances.

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free

Waay: Learn music theory

Perfect for beginners

Interactive exercisesBite-sized video lessonsProgress tracking

This app teaches applied music theory for aspiring musicians. Learn to construct melodies, chords, and progressions through interactive exercises and video lessons. It's designed for both beginners and experienced players to enhance their creative songwriting and instrumental skills.

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39 animated music theory lessonsCovers staff, clefs, and ledger linesExplains note and rest duration

Theory Lessons

by musictheory.net, LLC

$2.99

Explore 39 animated music theory lessons covering fundamental concepts like scales, chords, and intervals. Deepen your understanding of musical structure and analysis with this comprehensive resource.

Music Theory 101: Study Course

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free

Learn one new topic per day!

Interactive music theory course19 comprehensive unitsAudio samples and key definitions

An interactive music theory training app covering classical fundamentals. It features 19 units with audio, exercises, and definitions, mirroring AP Music Theory exam curriculum. Practice skills with over 90 exercise types.

Five quiz categories: Functions, Chords, Diatonic Chords, Scales, IntervalsCustomizable quiz length and focusOptional hints

$2.99

Test your music theory knowledge with this app, featuring five customizable quiz categories: Functions, Chords, Diatonic Chords, Scales, and Intervals. Choose your input method and quiz length for a personalized learning experience.

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Learn, play and compose songs

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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Chords: intervals and scales

Learn notes, solfeggio. Music.

Learn musical intervalsMaster piano and guitar chordsStudy musical scales and modes

This music trainer helps you learn piano, guitar, and ukulele by practicing notes, intervals, chords, and scales. It offers exercises to master music theory, solfeggio, and harmony, with options to use a MIDI keyboard or microphone for interactive learning.

Jazz & Pop Harmony /w Analysis

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Lessons & Tunes to analyze

$5.99

$6.99 | 14% OFF

Explore jazz, rock, and pop harmony with detailed lessons and analysis tools. Learn about chords, scales, and advanced harmonic concepts using terminology from a renowned music college. Analyze musical pieces with clear demonstrations.

Detailed harmony lessonsJazz, rock, and pop focusChord and scale theory

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iImprov-Chord/Scale Compendium

Visual and audio scale/chord referenceEar training toolOrganizes 25 chord qualities

$0.99

This app offers a visual and audio reference for jazz improvisation scales and chords. It helps users train their ear by presenting chord qualities, recommended scales, and audio playback. Users can select clefs, transpose for their instrument, and view scales and chords in any key.

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Ear training & sight-singing

EarMaster - Music Theory

Ear training exercisesSight-singing practiceRhythm training

Enhance your musical abilities with comprehensive ear training, sight-singing, and rhythm exercises. This app offers thousands of lessons for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced musicians, and is used by top music schools.

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iImprov - Contemporary Colors

Contemporary chord progression analysisScale color lessons (diminished, whole tone, etc.)Exercises and patterns

$3.99

This app helps improvising musicians navigate complex chord changes found in contemporary jazz. It provides lessons, exercises, and jam-alongs focusing on scales and altered chords. Features include transposable notation and adjustable tempo.

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Learn music theory with Sonid

Music theory for everyone!

Learn individual musical subjectsAnswer questions about learned topicsExercise notes, intervals, chords, scales

Learn music theory with a structured, subject-focused approach. Master notes, intervals, chords, and scales through interactive lessons, quizzes, and exercises. Expand your musical knowledge and refine your skills.

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The Utlimate Jazz Play-Along

THE FEEL BOOK

Improvise with a professional rhythm sectionIsolate and study bass linesSophisticated piano harmony

Practice jazz improvisation with recordings of world-class musicians. Hone your skills with a sophisticated rhythm section and access a growing library of transposable lead sheets. Experiment with advanced features like looping, transposition, and a 3-channel mixer to elevate your musical performance.

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Streaming Radio Music Player

Jazz Radio+

Extensive jazz station selectionBackground audio playbackDiverse genre categorization

Stream a vast collection of internet jazz radio stations, categorized by style like Bebop, Swing, Smooth, and Vocal. Enjoy background audio playback while browsing other apps. Discover new and classic jazz from around the world.