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See every chord as you play it
Notes and chord names appear the moment you press the keys, including inversions and alternative names. Explore freely and hear how harmony works.
The piano chord trainer that hears what you play
Play any chord and ChordWise names it instantly. Then build drills, follow lessons and let the coach train the chords you still miss. Works with a MIDI keyboard, the on-screen keys, or your acoustic piano through the microphone.
Free to download · phone and tablet
On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.
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Three ways to play
MIDI
Connect a digital piano or keyboard over USB or Bluetooth. The fastest and most accurate way to practice.
On-screen keys
No instrument nearby? Play on the built-in keyboard, on the train or on the couch.
Microphone AI
Play your acoustic piano and let your phone or tablet listen. Works best with the device close to the instrument.
Everything you need to really know your chords
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A coach that knows what you still miss
Pick a goal and the coach asks for chords, slows down when you struggle and moves on when you've got it. Mastery grows chord by chord.
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Build your own drills
Combine chord types, roots, scales, scale degrees or single notes. Set tempo, hints and order, and make it as easy or as hard as you like.
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Lessons you play along with
Step-by-step theory, from intervals and scales to sevenths, extended chords, voicings and blues and pop progressions. Every step asks you to play.
Train your ear
Listen to a chord and name it. Start with major and minor and work your way up to sevenths and beyond.
Look up any chord
Choose a root and a type and see exactly which keys to press, in every inversion, and hear how it sounds.
Progressions and smart next chords
Pick a key and style and get suggestions for the next chord while you play, labeled as tonic, subdominant or dominant. Great for jamming and songwriting.
Track your progress
See how much you practiced, which chords are solid and which need work, with practice ideas that open straight in the builder. Record sessions and export them as PDF.
ChordWise manualEverything ChordWise can do, screen by screen. Pick a chapter, or start at the beginning if you have just installed the app.
Free to start. Maestro when you want more.
ChordWise is free with generous daily practice. Maestro is an optional monthly or yearly subscription that unlocks everything.
Free
- Live chord recognition while you play
- Daily free play and practice exercises
- Getting-started lessons and the first lesson of every module
- Metronome and practice reminders
Maestro
- Unlimited play and practice time
- All lesson modules
- The adaptive Maestro Coach
- Advanced builder: more chord types, inversions, arpeggios, presets
- Progressions in every key
- Unlimited recording and export
- Practice goals and personal suggestions
Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Cancel anytime in Google Play or the App Store.
Questions
Is ChordWise free?
Yes. You can download it for free and practice every day without paying. Maestro is an optional subscription for unlimited practice and all lessons.
Do I need a MIDI keyboard?
No. You can play on the on-screen keyboard or let the app listen to your acoustic piano through the microphone. A MIDI keyboard gives the fastest and most accurate feedback.
Which devices does it run on?
Android phones and tablets (Android 8 or newer) and iPhone and iPad (iOS 16 or newer).
Does microphone recognition work with a digital piano?
It works best with an acoustic piano near your device. For a digital piano, connect it with a USB or Bluetooth MIDI cable instead: that is much more accurate.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. The getting-started lessons explain the keyboard, notes and chord symbols, and you can make every drill as simple as you need.
Do I need an account?
No. There is no sign-up. Your progress stays on your device.
Which languages are available?
English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese and Korean.
How do I cancel Maestro?
Through your subscriptions in Google Play or the App Store. You keep Maestro until the end of the period you paid for.
Start playing chords today
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