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Music theory apps
Looking for an app, in iOS or osx that can help with theory, like counter point, contrary motion, etc. A good theory based app that isn’t too difficult to grasp, something that offers suggestions or helps you is even a bigger bonus.. thank you 🙏
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You might be better off with books or a music teacher rather than apps. Apps might point you in the right direction, but I think it will be harder to understand underlying concepts if the app does some (or maybe all) of the work for you.
You mention counterpoint, but I think that will be way beyond the capability of any app, or at least in terms of composing pieces yourself.
I would definitely recommend teaching aids rather than anything generative.
Counterpoint is one aspect of music where I don't think classical theory is very helpful or generative. Better just to use your ear (and I am usually a theory-positive kind of guy).
This app lets you just draw your counterpoint in:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chordflow/id1219789464
I am watching and reading as many theory books and videos I can point my eyes at , believe me
I found basic traditional counterpoint useful to learn. A lot of it applies and while one might generally ignore the conventions...a lot of it still applies and is helpful to know. The basics are also very simple.
When I learned it, the tip to avoid collapsing fifths and octaves was something I found useful to be aware of.
Do iOS apps have a way to tap the QuickTime sound library? I’ve been trying to get the creator of suggester to put in synth pads, but the app uses soundfonts, and I can’t find a good soft pad that is free in soundfont form. QuickTime has them though. Suggester is my favorite iOS app, easily. So amazing
Might be worth looking at HookTheory - both their app and their ebooks are brilliant resources, imho…
Try here for sf files all free
https://musical-artifacts.com/
Tonality
I have a few more:
https://harmoniousapp.net/
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/music-resources/id511267746
Thanks everyone
I bought that app. Maybe I'll redownload it later. Im getting so sick of reading about theory.
But thank you
What instrument(s) do you play? Maybe if you’re getting sick of reading you could look for books that are focused on a single instrument. It’s good if theory can stretch your playing ability rather than be just an academic reading task.
I found this in my bookmark list, I have no idea how I got this...
https://www.scribd.com/doc/5220863/Ravenspiral-Guide-to-Music-Theory#
But it might be a good read?
For a direct download link, check this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/TechnoProduction/comments/9o5adi/ravenspiral_guide_to_music_theory/
HI, I play Guitar, bass, piano. But im trying to get better at piano. So I am focusing on that area. I will most likely be using midi though. Harmonius is good enough. I have other books Im finishing. I sort of know all the stuff in the Ravenspiral Guide, but I'll skim it. I found the channel Music Matters on Youtube to be the best. He's very simple and clear. Doesn't assume too much. Very good teacher.
It’s good to put what you learn to use when you play, and piano is good because of its versatility.
Maybe try to stretch yourself by finding music that is slightly harder to read than the last piece you learned, and that incorporates concepts that are new to you. There are a lot of good books that start at simple pieces, teach concepts, then move on to more complex pieces.
There’s also a lot of music that can be downloaded online - find things in keys you know that are at your reading level, and as you progress push yourself every time you want to learn something new.
yes. Sounds like a great idea. thank you