1. The Scale Calculator

What it is: A musical scale is a sequence of notes that forms the foundation for melodies, solos, and basslines. Our online scale calculator instantly shows you every note in any scale.

How to use it:

• Select a Root Note: Choose the starting note of your scale (e.g., C, G, F#).
• Choose a Scale Type: Select the mood you’re after, like Major (happy), minor (sad), or more exotic modes like Dorian or Lydian.
• Click “Show Scale”: The output will display all the notes in your chosen scale.
• Click “Play Scale”: Hear the scale played back to train your ear and understand its unique sound.

2. The Chord Builder

What it is: Chords are groups of three or more notes played together to create harmony. Our online chord finder lets you build virtually any chord instantly.

How to use it:

• Select a Root Note: Choose the foundational note of your chord.
• Choose a Chord Type: Select the chord’s quality, such as Major (M), minor (m), 7th, or diminished (dim).
• Click “Show Chord”: The tool will display the specific notes needed to form that chord.
• Click “Play Chord”: Hear the chord’s harmony to see how it fits in your music.

3. The Interval Identifier

What it is: An interval is the distance in pitch between two notes. Understanding intervals is the key to ear training and writing effective melodies and harmonies.

How to use it:

• Select Note 1: Choose your starting note.
• Select Note 2: Choose your ending note.
• Click “Show Interval”: The interval identifier will tell you the exact musical distance (e.g., Major 3rd, Perfect 5th).
• Click “Play Interval”: Listen to the two notes played in sequence to help you practice and memorize the sound of each interval—an essential ear training tool.

4. The Cadence Player

What it is: A cadence is a sequence of two chords that concludes a musical phrase, creating a sense of resolution or suspense. They are the “punctuation” of music.

How to use it:

• Select a Key: Choose the musical key you are working in.
• Choose a Cadence Type: Select from the most common types:
• Authentic (V-I): The strongest, most final-sounding cadence.
• Plagal (IV-I): The “Amen” cadence, also sounds final but softer.
• Half (I-V): An unresolved, questioning cadence that leaves the listener wanting more.
• Deceptive (V-vi): A surprise resolution that avoids the expected tonic chord.
• Click “Show Cadence” & “Play Cadence”: See and hear how these fundamental harmonic progressions work in practice.