Documentation

Welcome to the Jazz Chord Trainer! This tool is designed to help musicians efficiently practice jazz chords and improve their skills. Below, you'll find instructions and details about the app's features.

Features

Random Chord Flashcards

The app generates chords randomly to challenge your ability to recognize and play various jazz chords.

Configurable Tempo

Use the tempo adjustment buttons to set the speed at which chords are displayed:

  • Increase Tempo: +1 or +10 BPM
  • Decrease Tempo: -1 or -10 BPM

Chord Selection

Choose the chord types you want to practice:

  • Major 7
  • Minor 7
  • Dominant 7
  • ii7 - V7 - Imaj7 progressions
  • And more ...

Custom Chord Configuration

If you select the 'Custom' configuration, a textbox will appear, allowing you to enter your own chord progression.

  • Use || to split multiple configurations that should be chosen randomly.
  • Use | to indicate bar divisions.
  • Use - to separate chords within a bar.
  • Use * to denote chord types (e.g., maj7, 7, 6, m7(b5)) that should be displayed in superscript.

Here are same samples for configurations:

Configuration Result
I*maj7* Cmaj7
iim*7* - V*7* Dm7 - G7
I*maj7* || Im*7* || I*7* choses one of Cmaj7, Cm7, C7
iim*7(b5)* - V*7* | im*6* 1st bar: Dm7(b5) - G7
2nd bar: Cm6

Practice Modes

Choose how chords are presented during practice:

  • Random: Chords appear in a completely random order.
  • Perfect 4th Up: Chords progress by ascending perfect fourths.
  • Perfect 4th Down: Chords progress by descending perfect fourths.

Key Configuration

Use the "Configure Keys" button to customize your practice based on your proficiency with different keys:

  • Higher ratings (5): Less frequent appearance of the key in practice.
  • Lower ratings (1): More frequent appearance of the key in practice.

Tips

  • Start with a slower tempo to focus on accuracy and gradually increase the speed as you improve.
  • Use the "Configure Keys" feature to target weaker areas in your playing.
  • Practice regularly to internalize chord progressions and develop muscle memory.

Feedback and Updates

This app is constantly evolving based on user feedback. If you have suggestions or encounter issues, please reach out via email: charlie@practice-jazz-chords.com