How to Use · Tiny Instrument
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Feature guides for Tiny Instrument — step-by-step walkthroughs for practice modes, chord tools, and more.
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.
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MacPractice 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.
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SettingsiPhoneiPadMacPractice Mode · Hand Configuration
Practice with Multiple Hands
Use Drone to introduce a steady left hand, or Split to divide a chord across both hands — then practice each independently before combining.
PracticeiPhoneiPadMacPractice Mode · Song Practice
Practice Real Songs with Chord Charts
Paste a chord chart from any source, follow the highlighted chord as it plays, and drill any section until it sticks.
PracticeiPhoneiPadMacPractice Mode · Scales
Practice Scales
Scale Practice uses falling notes to guide you through any scale — step by step, at your own pace, with Guided or Strict feedback.
PracticeiPhoneiPadMacPractice Mode · MIDI
Import a MIDI File and Practice with It
Bring any .mid file into Tiny Instrument, pick your practice track, and play along with falling notes — at any speed, with accompaniment.
PracticeiPhoneiPadMacPractice Mode · MIDI Keyboard
Connect a MIDI Keyboard
Plug in or pair a hardware keyboard on iPhone, iPad, or Mac and use it to play, practice, and navigate the app without touching the screen.
PracticeSettingsiPhoneiPadMacCreative Workflow
From Idea to Song
Start with a single chord in Learn, explore freely in Play, capture that magic moment with Live Rewind, and shape it into a finished song — all without leaving the app.
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ComposePracticeiPhoneiPadMacCompose · Songbook
Import a Chord Chart
Find any song online, copy the chord chart, and paste it into Tiny Instrument — the app parses sections and flags any chord it doesn't recognise before you start playing.
ComposePracticeiPhoneiPadMacLearn · Practice · Narration
Change the Narration Voice
Tiny Instrument reads lesson text aloud in Learn mode and announces chord and note names during practice. Pick any voice installed on your device — or download a new one.
LearnPracticeSettingsiPhoneiPadMacPractice in the app
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Tiny Instrument teaches music theory through interactive lessons, ear training, and playful practice — all connected in one app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
