Play Mode · Quick Chords
Explore Chords with Quick Chords
Quick Chords lets you browse every in any root, hear it instantly, and highlight the notes on the keyboard.
Open the Play tab, then Quick Chords
Tap Play in the bottom nav. Tap the ··· menu at the top left, then select Quick Chords from the Explore section.
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Play → Quick ChordsPick a root note and chord type
Use the − and + buttons to change the root . Swipe left and right to cycle through types — , , , and more. The notes of the are shown below the name.
Tap Play Chord to hear it
Tap the blue Play Chord button to hear the through the app's current instrument. Tap through several types on the same root to train your ear — sounds bright and open, sounds darker.
Highlight on keyboard
Tap Highlight on keyboard to show the notes as dots on the full keyboard view. The keyboard guide panel shows the root and the name.
Hold the keyboard guide to open in Practice
Tap and hold the keyboard guide to open a context menu. Choose Open in Scales to see the for that root, or Open in Practice to jump straight into a practice session with that .
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More guides
Practice Mode · Chord Practice
Practice Chord Progressions
Set up Chase the Notes to drill a chord progression at your own pace, with BPM Goal Mode to build speed gradually.
Practice Mode · Hand Configuration
Set Up Fingering
Configure which hand plays what — and which note the left hand holds — so you can focus on one hand at a time.
Related lessons
Chapter 5 · Chords
Piano Chords for Beginners
A chord is three or more notes played together. Knowing how to build them unlocks most of the music you want to play.
Chapter 3 · Intervals
Music Intervals Explained
An interval is the distance between two notes. Every melody, every chord, every scale is built from intervals.