Chords & Scales for Guitar
Joe Corcoran Music iPhoneiPadiPod touchApple Watch
Chords & Scales for Guitar is a free Music app for iPhone and iPad by Joe Corcoran. Rated 4.3/5 from 6 ratings. Requires iOS 16.4. Updated February 13, 2025.
- Rating
- 4.3
- 6 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 50 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Feb 13
- 2025 · v2.0
About Chords & Scales for Guitar
Transform your Apple Watch into the ultimate guitar learning companion with Chords & Scales for Guitar – the first and only comprehensive guitar practice app designed specifically for your wrist. LEARN GUITAR THE SMART WAY Master over 100 different chords and scales through our innovative interactive fretboard, specially designed for the Apple Watch. Our patented technology keeps content aligned with your natural playing position, eliminating the need to look back and forth between devices while practicing. ENHANCED METRONOME & TIMING TOOLS Feel the rhythm with our powerful haptic metronome, now featuring stronger vibrations and smoother performance New tap tempo feature lets you naturally set your practice pace Customize your experience with sound, haptic feedback, or both Perfect your timing while keeping your hands on the guitar COMPREHENSIVE GUITAR TOOLKIT Explore an extensive library of chords, scales, and progressive learning materials Practice with backing tracks while viewing the corresponding scale for improvisation Use the new Watch-only guitar tuner for precise tuning anywhere Customize fretboard appearance with different shapes and color schemes Sync note colors across scales and chords in the same key for intuitive learning DESIGNED FOR REAL PRACTICE Adjustable fretboard view for practicing extended scale patterns Built-in capo feature for chord progressions anywhere on the neck Left and right-handed modes Control chord progression speeds to match your skill level Memorize patterns more intuitively through hands-on practice Whether you're a beginner learning your first chords or an experienced player expanding your musical vocabulary, Chords & Scales for Guitar provides everything you need to practice effectively, right on your wrist. Featured in TechRadar's Best Apple Watch Apps of 2023 for its simple yet effective approach to guitar learning.
Ratings & reviews
4.3
6 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.0 · Updated February 13, 2025
This app has been updated by Apple to prepare for watchOS 27 compatibility. No new features are included. Enhanced Metronome: Completely rebuilt with stronger haptics and smoother performance for better rhythm training New Watch-Only Guitar Tuner (In-App Purchase): Professional-grade tuning right on your wrist Designed specifically for the Apple Watch Perfect for quick tuning adjustments anywhere New Tap Tempo Feature (In-App Purchase): Set your practice tempo naturally by tapping Intuitive rhythm control for more effective practice Performance Optimizations: Improved app responsiveness Enhanced overall stability Smoother practice experience Updated Settings: Refined user interface More customization options Better control over your practice environment
App privacy
The developer, Joe Corcoran, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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