What's New
Bluetooth tone pitch bugfix
App Description
Play Chords is the first Philips Hue piano that challenges you with different combinations of notes and chords, based on popular chord progressions. Play them in time to collect points and raise your difficulty level. Loose points when you play wrong notes!
Besides the fun you will naturally improve your musical understanding, from note reading and identification to playing popular chords and chord progressions. And it doesn't stop there: The more you play the better you become!
Features
* multitouch virtual piano
* supports external MIDI pianos
* maany chords to read and play
* based on real music theory (circle of fifth, scales, symbols etc.)
* innovative double sheet view that makes it easy for beginners to see what they are playing.
* supports Bluetooth MIDI compatible apps and devices
* supports Philips Hue for additional lighting effects or as a fun way for kids to explore the piano.
* simple and easy interface with adjustable colors for a personalized learning experience.
* lots of help with note and chord names, intervals and music theory background
* no ads!
Play Chords Pro:
This one-time inApp allows you to configure all app settings to optimize your training sessions (lessons, keys, progressions, repetitions, etc). Game Mode is completely free.
Bugs
- Midi over Bluetooth is a new technology so there might be connection bugs and hickups in this app and also compatible apps.
Tips
- connect an external midi keyboard!
- connect your Philps Hue
- search the app store for "Bluetooth Midi" or "BLE Midi" to find compatible music apps like sequencers and DAWs to experiment with them, Play Chords and your Hue.
There is always room for improvements and additional features so please comment below with ideas or feedback or send me a mail via [email protected].
I wish you much success and fun!
iPhone Screenshots
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iPad Screenshots
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App Changes
- February 21, 2015 Initial release
- January 17, 2016 New version 1.0.2
- November 07, 2016 New version 2.0
- June 15, 2019 New version 2.4
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