Tonal for Songwriters

Chord & Scale Companion

Free · In‑App Purchases

Discover Tonal for Songwriters 1.2: new Progressions mode (Pro), new Mini Keys view, and refined keyboard visuals for a smoother songwriting experience. Tonal for Songwriters is a practical harmony companion designed to support you while you play and write on your instrument. Built around a piano-first interface for keyboard players, powered by a tonal engine designed to work beyond a single instrument. Choose a key and Major or Minor, and instantly explore the full harmonic context: diatonic chord degrees, scale notes, inversions, chord variations, and playback controls in one clear workspace. Built for real writing sessions: Understand harmony quickly Use it as a guide while you play your instrument Experiment with inversions and chord colors without breaking musical flow Core features: • Key + Tonality engine (Major / Minor) • 7 diatonic chord degrees generated from tonal context • Consistent note spelling by key (no confusing enharmonic swaps) • Chord inversion controls with “Apply to all degrees” • Chord variation controls (triads, sevenths, suspended and extended options) • Visual scale reference with note playback • Chord and scale playback with timing and sound preset controls • Keyboard View and Easy View for different workflows • Register awareness (Low / Mid / High) for clearer voicing feedback • Compact Super Menu for playback, sound, appearance, and presentation guide Pro features (one-time unlock, no subscription): • All chord inversions across degrees • Full chord variation set (sevenths, suspended, extended, altered options) • Expanded scale library • Additional sound presets and advanced playback options Designed for songwriters: Whether you are sketching progressions, testing harmonic colors, or checking available scale tones, Tonal gives you a focused and musical workflow without unnecessary complexity. No account required. Just open the app, choose your tonal center, and start writing.

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

What’s New in 1.2: - New: Progressions mode (Pro). - New: Mini Keys display mode. - Improved: scales now focus on the played octave + closing root by default, with a full-octave highlight option in Super Menu. - Improved: piano UI polish, including clearer note feedback and refined keyboard / Mini Keys visuals. - Fix: corrected spacing/layout behavior in Easy Keys when using inversions and chord variations. - Fix: refreshed onboarding / presentation to reflect the current 1.2 workflow.

Version 1.2

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    Information

    Seller
    • Ruben Terron Rodriguez
    Size
    • 1.5 MB
    Category
    • Music
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © 2026 Rubén Terrón Rodríguez
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