Maikstrings · Android · Free

Circle of Fifths Auto

Seven tools that belong together: an interactive circle of fifths, a chord builder, scale and interval views, animated waveforms, a metronome and a tuner. For everyone who wants to apply music theory directly on their instrument, not just read about it.

Circle of Fifths 30+ Chord types Tuner Metronome Scales Intervals Waveforms Guitar chords PDF export 6 Languages Offline

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7 Tools in one App

Everything you need for music theory

Keys, chords, scales, waveforms, tuner and metronome — fully offline, no sign-up, ready to use immediately.

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Circle of Fifths

All 24 keys at once — major outside, minor inside. Tap selects the key, long press opens details on key signature, relative key and diatonic chords.

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Chord Builder

Over 30 chord types: triads, seventh chords, sus, add, altered and extended chords up to 13. Special mode recognizes custom voicings and suggests the name.

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Scales & Notes

Major scale on the staff with degree analysis, step pattern (whole/half) and intervals from the root. Notation and theory directly connected.

Intervals

All intervals of the selected key as a list — with semitone count, function and audio example on tap. Ear training right in the app.

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Waveforms

Animated waveform visualization shows each note's vibration in real time. Overtone structures and sound character made graphically tangible — why intervals sound harmonious.

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Metronome

40–240 BPM, time signatures 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 6/8. Visual pendulum for the eye, precise click for the ear.

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Tuner

Chromatic tuner based on the YIN algorithm. Detects the played note via microphone and shows deviation in cents. Standard E–A–D–G–B–e detected automatically.

In Detail · Chords

Chords & Guitar Fingerings

🎸 30+ Chord Types with Alias Display

The chord builder knows over 30 types — from simple triads through seventh chords to extended and altered chords. Common enharmonic aliases are shown alongside:

C6 ∼ Cadd13
Cm7b5 ∼ Cø7
C° ∼ Cdim
C+ ∼ Caug

This way you encounter both notations while learning — not only when they appear in a lead sheet.

🎸 Special Mode for Custom Voicings

If you want to analyze your own note combinations, use the Special Mode — it also recognizes unusual voicings and suggests the matching chord name. Ideal for guitarists and pianists working with open tunings or custom fingering patterns.

🎸 Guitar Fingerings Sorted by Difficulty

Every chord shows multiple fingering variations — sorted by difficulty (Easy, Medium, Advanced) and playing style (open chords or barre chords). Example: C major as an open beginner's chord and as a barre chord for advanced players.

Basic · Open Chord

C Major

Three fingers, three open strings, clear sound — the first chord for beginners. Root note C on the 3rd fret of the A string (orange).

Advanced · Barre

C Major (A-shape, 3rd fret)

Index finger as a barre on the 3rd fret, remaining fingers on the 5th fret. Movable shape — one fret up gives C♯/D♭.

📤 PDF and Image Export

Every chord can be exported — as PDF or as a square image (suitable for Instagram). The export includes: chord name, aliases, formula, notes, intervals, description and fingering chart. Ideal for your own practice sheets or for use in lessons.

In Detail · Circle of Fifths

Circle of Fifths, Scales & Intervals

🎶 Interactive Circle of Fifths — 24 Keys

The central circle shows all 24 keys at once — major outside, minor inside. A tap selects the key, a long press opens detail info. Try it directly — click a key:

Selected Key

C Major

Key Signaturenone

Relative KeyA minor

DominantG Major

SubdominantF Major

Diatonic Chords (I–VII)

This makes key relationships visible instead of having to memorize them. Especially helpful for songwriting and for understanding chord progressions. The app also shows the neighboring keys in the circle as related keys.

𝄞 Scales on the Staff

The selected major scale is shown on the staff, complemented by:

Degree analysis with all 7 notes
Step pattern (whole/half steps) marked visually
Interval analysis from the root note
Chord-tone marking (root, third, fifth highlighted in orange)

Suitable for students and advanced players who want to learn to connect notation and theory directly.

〰️ Intervals & Waveforms

The interval view lists all intervals of the selected key with semitone count, function (unison, second, third, etc.) and an audio example on tap. Ideal for ear training.

The animated waveforms show the waveform of each note in real time. The visualization makes audible relationships visible — why some intervals sound harmonious (simple frequency ratios) and others don't. Overtone structures and sound character become graphically tangible.

Current — Version 1.3

What's New?

Version 1.3 — Highlights

Animated waveforms for every note and interval
Interval view with semitones, function and audio example
Circle of fifths fully interactive — 24 keys, detail popup
Chord builder with 30+ types and alias display (e.g. C6 ∼ Cadd13)
"Special" mode for custom voicings
Guitar voicings sorted by difficulty
Metronome and chromatic tuner integrated
6 languages fully translated

Available Languages

🇩🇪 Deutsch 🇬🇧 English 🇪🇸 Español 🇫🇷 Français 🇯🇵 日本語 🇨🇳 中文

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Circle of Fifths & Scales in the Browser

You can test part of the app's features right here in your browser — circle of fifths finder, scales with staff and audio, capodaster calculator and chord finder.

Try it interactively Circle of Fifths Theory

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