Best Music Theory Apps

Music theory exercisesSight reading practiceChord identification

Master music theory with interactive exercises, lessons, and quizzes. Covers a wide range of topics from basic notes to complex chords and scales. Supports various clefs and naming schemes for comprehensive learning.

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TONALY: Songs, Scales & Theory

Chord Progressions & Practice

Songwriting toolsChord and scale learningMIDI and PDF export

$9.99 | 100% OFF

This app helps musicians of all levels write songs, find chords, and learn music theory. It offers tools for chord and scale practice, MIDI and PDF export, and collaboration features for songwriters and producers.

(6.3K)

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 Tutor (Sight-reading)

(126)

free

Improve your sight-reading

Sheet music reading practiceTimed note identificationTreble, bass, and alto clef support

This app helps you learn to read sheet music and improve your sight-reading abilities. Practice identifying notes in various clefs with timed or untimed sessions and track your progress. It offers MIDI support and a companion Apple Watch app for on-the-go practice.

(2.2K)

Tone - Learn Perfect Pitch!

Learn perfect pitch!

Improve ear trainingLearn perfect pitchAdjustable difficulty levels

This app is a game designed to enhance your auditory skills and help you achieve perfect pitch. It offers various modes and customization options to suit different learning levels, from beginner to expert. Track your progress visually and compete with friends.

(10K)

Theory exercises and tools

Tenuto

$4.99

Enhance your musicality with a comprehensive suite of 24 customizable theory exercises and six essential musical calculators. Practice note and chord identification, ear training, and construct musical elements. Tools include accidentals, intervals, scales, chords, analysis symbols, and twelve-tone matrices.

24 customizable theory exercisesNote and chord identificationEar training for intervals and scales

Learn, play and compose songs

(652)

paid

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.

(9.1K)

Perfect Ear: Music & Rhythm

Ear training, notes & chords

Ear training exercises (intervals, scales, chords)Rhythm training exercisesCustomizable exercises and patterns

Develop your musical skills with a comprehensive ear training and music theory app. Learn chords, scales, intervals, melodies, and sight-reading. It offers customizable exercises for all levels, from beginners to professionals, to enhance musicianship.

(1.9K)

Sight reading & ear training

Music Rhythm Trainer

Master rhythmic skillsSight reading practiceEar training exercises

Master essential rhythmic skills with fun, field-tested exercises. Improve your sight-reading and ear training by practicing daily. This app offers a more efficient and exciting alternative to traditional metronome exercises.

Explore the mathematical and computational underpinnings of music theory. This app uses algorithms, data visualization, and computer science concepts to make understanding scales, chords, and harmony intuitive and accessible, even without prior music knowledge.

Mathematical frequency calculationsInteractive piano with note mappingChord and scale generation algorithms

Intervals, Scales, Chords etc.

Interval recognitionScale identificationMode training

Enhance your musical ear by learning to identify intervals, scales, modes, chords, and cadences. This app offers two modes: Learn to hear and understand musical elements, and Practice to test your recognition skills. It's designed for music students and musicians aiming to improve their aural abilities.

Notevision - Sight Reading

(607)

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Piano, violin, viola & cello

Interactive sight-reading exercisesMIDI, microphone, or on-screen keyboard inputAdaptive difficulty levels

Master sight-reading and build musical skill with interactive exercises. Practice using a MIDI instrument, microphone, or on-screen keyboard. Learn music theory and chords with adaptive difficulty and progress tracking.

(3.2K)

ScoreSkills: Music Notes Tutor

Ear Training & Sight Reading

Ear training exercisesSight-reading practiceMusic theory lessons

Learn music theory, ear training, and sight-reading through fun, step-by-step games and challenges. This app helps users of all levels compose their own music and improve cognitive skills like focus and memory.

(1.9K)

Music Theory by Justin Guitar

Guitar Theory, Chords & Scales

Guitar-first approach to theoryInteractive fretboard exercisesPractical application of concepts

This app transforms music theory into practical guitar skills through interactive lessons and fretboard exercises. Learn to understand keys, scales, and chords, and apply new concepts instantly to your playing. Accelerate your musical journey and break through learning plateaus.

Ear training for everyone

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Functional Ear Trainer

Recognize tones in musical key contextUnderstand note functionImprove transcription skills

Develop your musical ear by learning to recognize tones within the context of a specific musical key. This app helps you understand the function of each note, improving your ability to transcribe, improvise, and play music by ear. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, with just 10 minutes of daily practice.

(3.7K)

Circle o Fifths: Music Theory

Chord progressions and theory

$2.99

Learn and practice music theory with an interactive circle of fifths. Explore major, minor, and diminished keys with audio recordings and guitar chord charts. Visualize chord relationships and transpose songs easily.

Interactive circle of fifthsMajor, minor, and diminished keysAudio recordings of chords

Music Theory, Piano & Guitar

Identify music theory conceptsCall and response exercisesVirtual piano, guitar, bass

Develop your musical ear and master music theory with interactive games and exercises. Learn at your own pace, identify music concepts, and practice with virtual instruments. Track your progress and compete globally to become a more confident and versatile musician.