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TONALY: Write & Practice Songs

Find the perfect chords, explore 80+ scales, and export MIDI directly to your DAW. From bedroom producers to session pros, bridge the gap between inspiration and composition with the world’s most intuitive music theory tool.

Key Figures

Downloads

398K+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

6K+

Publisher

Christian Hengst Daniels

Master Your Songwriting Workflow

Stop guessing and start creating. Tonaly bridges the gap between complex music theory and professional production, giving you the 'cheat codes' to write better songs faster.

Smart Chord Discovery

Navigate the Circle of Fifths effortlessly. Find chords that sound great together and break through creative blocks with interactive theory that feels like a game.

Studio-Ready MIDI Export

Turn your mobile sketches into professional tracks. Export MIDI progressions directly into Ableton, Logic Pro, or GarageBand to keep your production moving.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about TONALY: Write & Practice Songs

What is TONALY?

TONALY is a music app for musicians of all skill levels, enabling users to write songs, find chords, and learn scales based on the circle of fifths. It supports various instruments and music production.

Can TONALY help me write songs?

Yes, TONALY helps users write songs by highlighting chords within a key, allowing custom chord creation, changing time signatures and tempo, and adjusting song structure. It also offers song templates.

Does TONALY support MIDI export for songs?

Yes, TONALY supports MIDI export. Users can export songs as MIDI files to use them in digital audio workstations like Ableton, Reason, or Garage Band for further production.

Can I export sheet music from TONALY as PDF?

Yes, TONALY allows PDF export of lead sheets. This feature, available as an Add-on, enables users to print their songs, share them with bandmates, or use them for rehearsals.

What instruments does TONALY support for learning and practice?

TONALY supports guitar, piano, ukulele, bass guitar, violin, viola, and cello for learning and practicing chords and scales. It also features a Left-Hand mode for instrumentalists.

Do I need music theory knowledge to use TONALY?

No, users do not need to know or learn any music theory to use TONALY. The app helps users find chords and inspiration playfully, making it accessible to beginners.

Can TONALY help me learn different musical scales?

Yes, TONALY provides easy access to music theory for learning various scales. Basic scales are included, with over 80 additional scales available as an add-on.

Does TONALY offer chord suggestions?

Yes, TONALY provides smart chord suggestions. The app helps users create chord progressions by suggesting chords that match their current song and key.

Does TONALY require user registration?

No, TONALY does not require user registration or an account to use its features. This ensures immediate access and user privacy.

Can I customize TONALY's appearance?

Yes, TONALY offers customization options in its app settings. Users can choose from four color themes, including a specific color-blind theme, to personalize their interface.

Can I share songs created in TONALY with others?

Yes, TONALY allows users to share song links. Receivers can open these links and work on the shared songs directly within their own TONALY app, facilitating collaboration.

How can TONALY help music teachers?

TONALY helps music teachers by providing a tool to teach students. Teachers can use the app to let students practice chord progressions and scales interactively.

The following screenshots and description are sourced directly from the app's official store listing and are the property of the app developer.

App Store

Screenshots

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - The TONALY app interface featuring an interactive circle of fifths and chord progression builder for songwriting — The TONALY app interface featuring an interactive circle of fifths and chord progression builder for songwriting

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - TONALY app interface showing an interactive circle of fifths and chord selection tools on a mobile screen — TONALY app interface showing an interactive circle of fifths and chord selection tools on a mobile screen

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - Tonaly app interface showing smart chord suggestions for music composition — Tonaly app interface showing smart chord suggestions for music composition

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - Tonaly app interface showing an interactive circle of fifths and music scales for songwriting and practice — Tonaly app interface showing an interactive circle of fifths and music scales for songwriting and practice

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - Tonaly app screenshot showing songwriting tools and chord layouts for guitar piano and bass — Tonaly app screenshot showing songwriting tools and chord layouts for guitar piano and bass

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - User testimonials and professional reviews for Tonaly music songwriting app — User testimonials and professional reviews for Tonaly music songwriting app

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - Tonaly app songwriting interface on iPhone in a music studio highlighting MIDI export functionality — Tonaly app songwriting interface on iPhone in a music studio highlighting MIDI export functionality

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - A music lead sheet with chord progressions and a MIDI export icon from the Tonaly app — A music lead sheet with chord progressions and a MIDI export icon from the Tonaly app

TONALY: Write & Practice Songs - A musician playing acoustic guitar while using the Tonaly app on a smartphone — A musician playing acoustic guitar while using the Tonaly app on a smartphone

Description

** No. 1 music app in more than 20 countries ** Write songs, find chords, and learn scales based on the circle of fifths! For every skill level! FOR WHOM? This app is for musicians of all kinds, songwriters, and producers. Beginners and advanced. No matter if it's your intention to get better on your instrument or playfully find chords and inspiration for your songs or productions. WRITE SONGS & FIND CHORDS ▶ Chords within a key are highlighted, they will sound great together, just combine them. ▶ Lookup how chords are played on the guitar, piano, ukulele, or bass guitar! With Left-Hand mode! ▶ Export songs as MIDI and use them in Ableton, Reason, Garage Band, or any other DAW. ▶ Thirds? Fifths? Mixolydian??? Don't panic! You don't need to know or learn any music theory! PRACTICE & LEARN ▶ Learn chords and scales*, get easy access to music theory! ▶ Practice your own songs or popular songs. Analyze them and understand chord relations. ▶ Learn how chords and scales are played on the guitar, piano, ukulele, bass guitar, violin, viola, or cello! With Left-Hand mode! ▶ Display the names of the scale tones in the staff. Improve your sight-reading! ▶ Display scale patterns (intervals) in the staff. Learn scales more effectively! *basic scales are included, unlock more than 80 additional scales as Add-on if you are hungry for more! MIDI EXPORT Export songs as MIDI and work with them in Ableton, Garage Band, or any other digital audio workstation. PDF EXPORT* Export chords as PDF lead sheet. Get your songs printed, share PDFs with your bandmates or simply bring the sheets to the rehearsal. Lead sheets are an excellent way to make your music playable for other musicians! *available as Add-on PROS AND TEACHERS ▶ Have fun with modal interchange and customized chords! ▶ Check out chord statistics related to the current mode. ▶ Display and playback 4-note chords in the circle of fifths. ▶ Use the app to teach your students and let them practice chord progressions and scales. FURTHER FEATURES ▶ Song templates: Common Pop-, Jazz-, and Blues templates are integrated ▶ Share & collaborate Share song links with bandmates or your teacher. Receivers can open and work on them in the TONALY app. ▶ Chord symbols and chord structures are explained. ▶ Integrated instruments: guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, violin, viola, and cello in different tunings. ▶ Interactive keyboard Check out melodies or practice scales on the go. ▶ Interactive circle of fifths ▶ Display chords, roman numerals, Nashville numbers, and colors. ▶ Transposed playback for Bb or Eb instruments. ▶ List of popular songs ▶ Songwriting Easily pick chords out of the circle of fifths. Create custom chords, change time signature (4/4, 3/4, 6/8, 7/8, 5/8), change the tempo (40-350bpm), and adjust the flexible song structure. Once you've composed a song, you can quickly change the key to find the right one for you. ▶ Scales Available modes/scales: ▻ Ionian (Natural major) ▻ Aeolian (Natural minor) ▻ As well as Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Locrian, and Major & Minor pentatonic. ▻ Unlock more than 80 additional scales as Add-on. Different clefs: ▻ G clef ▻ F clef ▻ C clef ▶ Different playback sounds: ▻ Grand Piano ▻ Acoustic Guitar ▻ E-Bass ▻ E-Piano ▻ Synth Pad ▶ App settings: ▻ Four color themes, including a color blind theme. ▻ Display minor chords in small letters. ▻ Display 4-note-chords. ▻ Display german note names (B will be H). ▻ Data can be backed and synced by iCloud. ▶ No registration (account) needed! Privacy Policy https://tonaly.app/privacy/app Terms of Service https://tonaly.app/legal/terms-of-service