Functional Harmony
Scale Finder & Chord ID
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Build chords & scales, identify from notes, or Ask in plain English. Instant music theory for practice.
Functional Harmony is a fast music theory desk for players and students.
Build chords and scales from a root and quality. Identify harmony from notes. Or just Ask—type a chord, scale, or note stack in plain English and jump straight to the answer.
SCALE FINDER
• Choose a root and scale quality—major, minor, modes, pentatonic, and more
• See every degree spelled clearly for practice and ear training
• Perfect when you need a quick scale finder without flipping textbooks
CHORD BUILDER & CHORD ID
• Spell major, minor, sevenths, suspended, augmented, diminished, and more
• Stack notes in the Notes tab to identify chords and intervals (reverse lookup)
• Piano-friendly note entry with accidentals—great as a chord identifier
ASK
• Natural-language queries: “C major 7”, “F# dorian”, “C E G”
• Live preview before you open Chords, Scales, or Notes
• Built for homework, rehearsals, and songwriting sessions
WHY FUNCTIONAL HARMONY
• Chords, scales, and note identification in one app
• Clean, bottom-anchored controls designed for one-handed practice
• No accounts, no clutter—just theory when you need it
Whether you call it a scale finder, chord identifier, or harmony lab, Functional Harmony keeps tonal music theory at your fingertips.
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What's new in Functional Harmony:
• Notes — identify chords and intervals from note stacks
• Ask — type natural-language queries (chords, scales, or notes) with live preview
• Clearer Chords & Scales layout with bottom-anchored controls
• Smarter parsing (scale queries, major-minor 7ths)
• Design polish: consistent radii, spacing, and snappier animations
Now named Functional Harmony — your desk for building and identifying harmony.
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Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Dylan Shade
- Size
- 24.7 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2021-2026 Dylan Shade