Chordio for macOS

Chordio for macOS

Delve into chords, scales, and compose.


Chordio for Mac is a perfect solution for teaching music theory and chords, whether remotely or face-to-face. By connecting a MIDI keyboard, you can instantly view chord names and notes on your screen.

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A tool for music composition and theory

Composition

The composition workspace helps you to come up with chords that sound great together.

Features include:

  • Build-in sequencer to create chord progressions.
  • Create custom chords, edit existing chords, get chord inversions, and extended chords.
  • Create a playlist of custom chord progressions.
  • A Chord Types & Vocings panel helps you generate new chords.
  • Play-along with a backing rhythm track.
  • Save/load songs, export it as MIDl.
  • Share chord progression project ideas with friends using AirDrop.

  • Video tutorials

  • Chordio for features a Build-in sequencer to create chord progressions.

    Connect a MIDI keyboard

    You can connect a compatible MIDI keyboard device to your Mac or iPad and use it to play Instruments, practice scales, or solo over a chord progression.

    When the keyboard is played, Chordio will automatically detect and display the chord names on the Grand Staff in real-time.

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    Chordio for connects a MIDI Keyboard for Real-Time chord display on a Music Staff.

    Split Screen view

    The split-screen view enables you to present separate grand staff, chord display, and keyboard views in high-resolution.

    These resizable detached views can be displayed in both light and dark modes, making it versatile for various settings, including classrooms with projectors and screens, flat-panel monitors, or interactive whiteboards.

    Whether you're interested in piano video tutorials online or in a classroom environment, this feature proves to be incredibly valuable. Additionally, the versatile view layout becomes particularly handy when you need to run multiple music apps simultaneously and desire instant access to chord information.

  • Video tutorial
  • Chordio resizable detached display views

    Drag & Drop MIDI files into your favorite DAW.

    Compose inspirational chord progressions using Chordio and seamlessly integrate your final creation into your preferred digital audio workstation (DAW) through a convenient Drag & Drop feature.

    You have the flexibility to export MIDI chords from your DAW and easily import or drag & drop them into the Chordio app for further exploration.

    Drag & Drop MIDI files from Chordio to your DAW

    Interactive Circle of Fifths

    This is a powerful tool to help visualise scales, notes, chords and keys as well as the relationship between them. Select a Mode and rotate the wheel in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction.

    The areas with the same colors indicate chords closely related to one another and can work well together in a song. Tap on any note in the music stave to hear and highlight it. You can use this to help students learn music online.

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    Interactive Circle of Fifths

    Learn a musical piece

    Chordio comes with a collection of amazing Lesson Packs to help you learn songs at your own pace. The lessons can be slowed down or pitch changed.

    Learn a musical piece using Chordio

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