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Tonality: Music Theory

4.85 • 22 Ratings

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"Best music app tool I own, period!" "Never downloaded an app so fast in my life" "Excellent app for music theory. It is brilliantly supported by the developer who is continually updating it... The app is indispensable for the reference and learning of music theory." Tonality is the ultimate chord, scale, and general music theory reference tool for musicians of all skill levels. It allows you to explore a large database of chords and scales and includes tons of MIDI functionality, including 4 bundled Audio Unit (AUv3) plugins. NOTE: Tonality will always be a one-time purchase with free upgrades. All IAPs are for tips only. CHORDS: • Chord dictionary with over 1,000 chords for piano and guitar • Listen to a chord by tapping on it, or arpeggiate by swiping • Reverse search for chords containing certain notes (using piano or fretboard) • Search for chords by root, quality, and/or extension • Sort chords by key, number of pitches, etc. • View different inversions and omittable notes • View a list of related scales (especially useful for jazz musicians learning to improvise) GUITAR CHORD CHARTS: • View guitar chord charts for all chords (even custom ones) • Supports multiple guitar tunings and instruments • Generate voicings by criteria like fret range, number of fingers used, and finger stretch • Left-handed option SCALES: • Scale dictionary with over 1,000 scales • Search for scales by root and name, and filter by various tags • Reverse search for scales containing certain notes (using piano or fretboard) • Sort scales alphabetically, by key, by number of pitches • View scale degrees and note names • View ascending and descending versions • View scales in the treble or bass clef • View all modes and scale chords CIRCLE OF FIFTHS: • Interactive circle of fifths: view key signatures and scales for major and minor keys • Focus on just the chords belonging to a given key EAR TRAINING: • Learn to recognize notes, melodies, intervals, chords, and scales by ear! • After each session, view what gave you trouble and create a level with just those items • View detailed statistics about each training session and your training history MUSICAL TERMS DICTIONARY: • View musical terms and their definitions/illustrations • Tempo, symbol, articulation, dynamics, and more MUSICAL TYPING KEYBOARD: • Special keyboard for typing and previewing chord symbols • Works wherever iOS keyboard does - enable it from Settings->General->Keyboard->Keyboards->Add New Keyboard... ---- Includes 4 MIDI Audio Unit Plugins! ---- CHORD/SCALE IDENTIFICATION: • View the names of the piano chords/scales you play in real time • Record identified chords and export as text/MIDI CHORD PADS: • Add chords via list, scale chords, fretboard, or MIDI input • Full control of the voicing: you can edit individual notes' octaves and velocities • Grid sizes from 2x2 to 12x12 • Strum bar for performing arpeggios or individual notes • MIDI trigger mappable with MIDI learn capability • Automation parameters for footpedal control • CC mapping on XY axes • Multiple velocity sensitivity modes • Supports drag and drop to reorder • Custom presets can be saved and shared across hosts • Patchstorage integration for community sharing • Export pad sets as MIDI files GRAND STAFF: • View MIDI input in a grand staff in real time • Detects chord names CIRCLE OF FIFTHS: • Control other apps with a circle-of-fifths layout • Modify inversion, octave, extensions, and bass notes on the fly • Auto-voice lead option • Focus on diatonic chords in a given key CUSTOMIZATION/ADVANCED: • Create your own chords, scales, fingerings, ear training levels, and definitions • Add custom instruments and guitar tunings • Show set theory information for any pitch class set, including Forte number, pitch constellation, and Tonnetz • Change color scheme • Choose the playback instrument (upload any .sf2 file) • Show only basic chords/scales (for beginners) • Choose note naming (English or Solfège)
What’s New
Chord Pads: - Audio unit no longer confirms before loading a preset if the “unsaved changes” were just empty pads Ear Training: + Improve usability on small iPhone screens
Version 9.5.2
Version History

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Ratings and Reviews

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4.85
out of 5
22 Ratings
  • melapetal, 20.10.2022
    Indispensable
    You need this app if you play or write music.
  • ! yyy, 10.08.2022
    Very Beginner
    I have no idea what is going on here. No explications of how to use the information. Developer provided me with helpful instructions so I upgraded my review. Learning music theory with no background is challenging. Show more
  • Overfiend619, 20.06.2022
    Just downloaded this, Its great?
    Btw, if the AUV3 version of this app don’t show up in AUM, just delete Tonality and reinstall and it should appear.
  • cmruko, 30.04.2022
    Music Theory and Midi Chord Pads
    This is a great app and totally worth the money. On sale it’s a steal. One of the most used apps I own because of the several AU’s packed inside and the wealth of knowledge included. It’s Been updated and improved so many times . It’s very versatile and packed with tons of features. One of the best iOS music apps I own. No joke. Developer is very responsive as well. 10 Stars. Show more
  • Kalfisher, 25.02.2022
    Love love but the app icon looks a bit like a…
    Well… It’s just got a certain look about it and I’m not saying it was my first thought but like a pal looked at my phone and it was like immediately jumping out to them, “is that a b…” and then it was like impossible to not see. Maybe it’s just me but yeah - otherwise this app is immensely helpful and worth the price. Bravo to the developers and “wink” to the graphics folks Show more
  • itsrifat, 13.02.2022
    Very helpful app
    Love this app! Got so many well crafted features! The chord pad is my favorite. Allows me to quickly put together a progression by to jam over with
  • Warlord88777, 22.01.2022
    Loved "Never downloaded an app so fast in my life" Quote
    Couldn't agree more. Anyone that is serious about learning to play a variety of musical instruments can be assured that there is clear numerous streamlined benefits included with being able to utilize something with this simple, clean, intuitive, and user friendly of a layout. Honestly probably haven't been interested in a paid-for app for a few years now, But... when I saw this one.... "I never downloaded an app so fast in my life" XD Show more
  • supernothing, 15.01.2022
    Everything and more
    I was looking for a midi-mappable velocity sensitive chord trigger and I found one wrapped in an interactive musical encyclopedia I didn’t know I needed.
  • A. Toonguy, 17.12.2021
    Prior version deeper than I could handle, NOW it’s at my level
    Wanted to update my review. Previously, as a Garageband user, I didn’t feel I could get a lot out of the app. I appreciated it for what it could do, it just couldn’t do much for me. Now, I feel like I have access to an infinite midi pack. :) While the learning curve is still a little over my head, being able to hear audio from the app via Soundfonts is a game changer for me and the midi export means I can create a progression using chords that SOUND like I want and bring those into Garageband. I’m probably not making full use of the app as I don’t use AUM and I don’t perform, but I just created my first beat in Garageband using chords from the app and I’m happy! Show more

Information

  • Category
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • Price
    6.99 USD
  • Size
    124.7 MB
  • Provider
    Bryce Hostetler
Languages
English
Copyright
© 2004-2024 Bryce Hostetler. All rights reserved.