iPracticePro 2.7

Drones

The Drones app features a comprehensive range of chromatic notes in various tunings from 432Hz to 444Hz, presented in a variety of sounds. This section is perfect for practicing intervals, chords, and scales, with continuous playback of the notes. Additionally, the app offers the option to play the notes randomly within a customizable time frame. Advanced musicians can explore quarter tones in the expert mode. The available sounds include organ, piano, electric piano, strings, guitar, double bass, bassoon, clarinet, oboe, flute, and sine.

Chords

In the chord section of the app, you can access a selection of 5 chords in standard mode and over 45 chords in expert mode. The built-in metronome allows for practice at tempos ranging from 30bpm to 300bpm and can be customized for different time signatures such as 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 7/4, 9/4, 11/4, and 13/4. It is also possible to individually select downbeats and offbeats. Users can listen to and play all chords in all twelve keys, view the chord and scale notes along with relevant information about each chord. Furthermore, random chord playback is available with the option to choose the root or both the root and chord type. The app also allows filtering of chords based on specific criteria like melodic minor or harmonic minor modes. The extensive range of chords includes ▵7, 7, -7, ø7, o7, 5, 69, ▵7#11, ▵7#5, ▵7#5(11), ▵7#9, ▵7#9b13, 7sus4, 7susb9, 7#11, 7#5, 7b913, 7b9b13, 7b13, 7alt, -6, -▵7, -▵7b13, -7b13, -7b9, -7#11, -∆7#11, phryg, ø713, o7b2b11, major, major/3, major/5, major/b9, major/9, major/b3, major/11, major/#11, major/b13, major/13, major/7, and major/▵7.

The available sounds for the chord section are electric piano, piano, organ, and strings.

Progressions

This section of the app offers more than 50 chord progressions across all twelve keys. It also includes the metronome for practice purposes. Users can adjust the volume of the root note, third and seventh or any tension notes. The app provides random picking options for either the root or the progression and root. Some of the progressions available are II-7 V7 I▵7, II-7 V7alt I▵7, II-7 bII7#11 I▵7, II-7 V7b913 I▵7, II-7 V7b9b13 I▵7, and II-7 V7susb9 I▵7. For a complete list of progressions offered by the app please refer to the website. The available sounds in this section are electric piano, piano, organ, and strings.

Pad

The Pad feature allows users to create their own intervals and chords. With four octaves and five sounds to choose from, users can select up to five tones and play them either simultaneously or consecutively. The metronome is also included in this section. The available sounds for the Pad feature are electric piano, piano, organ, strings, and sine.

Fingerings for Saxophone and Reed Adjustment for Saxophone and Clarinet

The app provides fingering charts for standard fingerings, false fingerings, altissimo notes, and quarter tones. Additionally, information is provided on reed adjustment for various parts of the saxophone including the sides, table, tip, shoulder, and heart. Users who do not play the saxophone can hide this part of the app.

Features

• The app includes a Stealth Mode (Ear Training Mode) that allows users to hide currently played chords and reveal them later.
• A practice timer notifies users when their set practice time has expired.
• Landscape mode is available.
• Users can choose between light and dark appearances (Night Shift).
• The app offers the option to select between C, Bb, or Eb instruments.
• For advanced musicians, the expert mode provides additional information that may be confusing for inexperienced musicians. Those unfamiliar with terms like C▵7#5 or quarter tones are recommended to choose the standard mode.
• All sounds can be played at tunings ranging from 432Hz to 444Hz.