See the Scale.
Hear the Chord.
Play the Music.
The jazz practice app that shows you exactly what to play — real-time scale notation, guide tones, jazz lick patterns, harmonic analysis, and PDF export with scales. Import any song via MusicXML.
Not just chords. Understanding.
Other apps show you the chords and play a backing track. Frame.Chords shows you what to play over each chord — in real-time, as notation, synchronized to the music.
Real-Time Scales
The correct scale for every chord — as staff notation, switching automatically during playback.
Guide Tones
Voice leading through the changes — 3rds and 7ths, the smoothest path through any progression.
Licks & Patterns
12 jazz patterns per chord — arpeggios, enclosures, approach notes. Auto-transposed notation.
Harmonic Analysis
Auto-detection of ii-V-I, turnarounds, dominant chains. Color-coded grid at a glance.
5 PDF Export Modes
Lead sheets, scales, guide tones, scale tables, piano voicings. Print-ready. No other app does this.
Structured Exercises
ii-V-I, turnarounds, tritone subs, Coltrane Changes — all 12 keys, 3 difficulty levels.
Song Editor & MusicXML
Create songs with repeats, voltas, coda. Import from iReal Pro or MuseScore.
Setlists
Organize songs in folders — gigs, exercises, jam sessions. Drag to reorder.
Piano Voicings
Rootless voicings (Bill Evans style) — Type A & B with automatic voice leading and keyboard diagrams.
Smart Glasses
Chords on Brilliant Labs Frame glasses. Hands-free on stage. Halo support coming.
Scale. Guide Tones. Licks. All in one view.
Below the chord grid, three swipeable tabs give you everything you need:
- Scale — Full scale as notation with numbered chord tones (1, 3, 5, 7)
- Guide Tones — Voice leading through the entire progression
- Lick — Jazz patterns with "Next" to browse
Understand the song, not just the chords.
Auto-detection of form, key, and harmonic patterns. The color-coded grid shows sections and progression types instantly.
- ii-V-I progressions in green
- Turnarounds in blue, dominant chains in red
- Song form analysis (Blues, Rhythm Changes, AABA…)
From lead sheets to full theory pages. Print-ready.
Export any song as a professional PDF — choose from 5 export modes depending on what you need:
- Chords Only — Clean lead sheet, print-ready
- Chords + Guide Tones — Voice leading as staff notation
- Chords + Scales — Scale notation for every chord
- Chords + Scale Table — Complete scale reference grid
- Chords + Piano Voicings — Rootless voicings with keyboard diagrams
iReal Pro exports chords only. Frame.Chords exports the theory too.
Structured exercises. Organized library.
Practice ii-V-I Major/Minor, turnarounds, tritone substitution, and more — in all 12 keys with difficulty levels. Your song library with search, A-Z index, and setlist folders keeps everything organized for gigs and practice sessions.
From import to improvisation in minutes.
Import or Create
Import songs via MusicXML or build your own with the Song Editor.
Analyze
Auto-detect key, form, and harmonic patterns. Transpose for Bb, Eb, or C.
Practice
Play along with backing tracks in 6 styles. See scales, guide tones, licks.
Perform
Setlists for gigs. Smart Glasses on stage. PDF export for the band.
Start free. Go premium when ready.
No ads. No data selling. Built by a musician, for musicians.
- 5 songs
- MusicXML import & Song Editor
- Scale & Guide Tone display
- Chord Mode
- Audio backing tracks
- Lick patterns
- Harmonic analysis
- PDF export (5 modes incl. voicings)
- Structured exercises
- Smart Glasses
- Unlimited songs
- MusicXML import & Song Editor
- Scale & Guide Tone display
- Chord Mode
- Audio backing tracks (6 styles)
- Lick patterns (12 per chord)
- Harmonic analysis
- PDF export (5 modes incl. voicings)
- Structured exercises (all 12 keys)
- Smart Glasses support
"I built Frame.Chords because I wanted the tool I wished I had when I started improvising. As a Big Band leader, I see musicians struggle with the same things — knowing what scale fits, hearing the voice leading, building vocabulary. This app makes that knowledge visible."Mike — Big Band Leader & Developer, Vienna
Ready to practice smarter?
Download Frame.Chords for free and see the difference.
iPhone & iPad · Mac coming soon