Chord! (Guitar Chord Finder) 4.2

Chord! is a comprehensive application designed for guitarists and players of any fretted instrument, including bass, ukulele, and banjo. It distinguishes itself from traditional chord chart applications by eschewing a reliance on pre-existing databases. Instead, Chord! employs advanced computing techniques to analyze and generate all possible fingerings for a given chord.

Accessibility is a key feature of Chord!. Users need not possess an extensive foundation in music theory to benefit from its functionalities. The app intelligently manages various musical intricacies to deliver relevant outcomes. While beginners can navigate the app with ease, more experienced players have the option to delve deeper, adjusting parameters to refine their search results.

The application allows users to search for any chord, including split chords like D/F#. For novices, there is a simple list from which to select chords, alongside an intuitive keyboard that allows for chord entry as it appears in musical notation. This keyboard not only serves as a practical tool for input but also aids in understanding chord formation. Additionally, users can input notes on a virtual neck to discover corresponding chords and preview the sound of each fingering. Chord! also supports chord arpeggios and various drop voicings.

Beyond chords, Chord! includes an extensive inventory of named scales, with the added option for users to create custom scales. The interactive visualization of scales—presented through score views and keyboards—enhances the learning experience. Users can even visualize scales on a neck with accompanying audio and explore fingerings associated with those scales. Notably, it is possible to search for scales based on their fingerings.

Moreover, each scale can be harmonized into chords, and users can input sequences of chords to identify suitable scales for improvisation. Chord! accommodates numerous tunings—over a hundred are included—but also allows users to add custom tunings tailored to their instruments, whether they play with or without a capo or even if they have broken strings.

The application is powered by custom algorithms that facilitate tasks such as generating charts, processing complex harmonic structures, extracting chords from fingerings, and identifying compatible scales for given chords.

Examples of practical applications for Chord! include:

• A beginner looking to easily play a D/F# chord;
• A newcomer wanting guidance on tuning a ukulele or playing the G Hawaiian scale;
• A musician seeking advice on suitable scales for improvisation over specific chord progressions;
• An experimenter trying out unique open tunings while using a bottleneck;
• A sibling seeking alternative methods for playing bar chords;
• A musician wishing to demonstrate how the same chords can be played using two bars;
• An individual aiming to comprehend the intricacies of C13 fingerings;
• A player who has broken a string needing suggestions about playing certain chords without it;
• A curious musician exploring Django Reinhardt's techniques using limited fingers.

Importantly, Chord! offers full support for left-handed instruments, ensuring inclusivity for all players.