Clarinet Scales Tutor APK

Initial release

The app helps you learn and practice scales for the Bb clarinet, providing real time feedback on your performance as you play. Features include:
* Real time pitch detection
* Notes highlighted as you play and colour coded for tuning to identify problem notes
* Star rating updated as you play (also option for manual rating)
* Click any note to see recommended fingering
* All possible scale keys included
* Scale variants include majors. minors (natural, harmonic, melodic) , chromatics, Diminished 7ths, Dominant 7ths and scales in thirds
* Scales in 1 to 3 octaves or to 12
* Assign groups of scales to one (or more) of 8 sets e.g. top align with examination board grades
* Request a random scale from a given set to practice
* Option of long tonic or even note formats for music notation
* Option of adding slurs
* Clarinet tuner (Bb) with pitch detection to advise on overall tuning and on tuning separate sections of the clarinet
* Metronome to help pace your scales
* Comprehensive settings for customising app behaviour such as use of rating/highlighting, visible components and pitch detection accuracy (low for beginners, increase for advanced players)

The app is very easy to use with a simple scroll wheel for selecting set, scale, type and number of octaves, so is suitable for players of any age. The app can be used by beginners, where the focus is on music reading, basic tuning and fingering, identifying problem notes and building confidence. For advanced players, the focus is more on comprehensive coverage of all possible keys, building speed, dexterity and note accuracy in higher registers.

Comprehensive help is provided within the app. The app does not require any internet or data connection, it has a small footprint on your device and there are no ads or in-app purchases.

Scales are a fundamental component in music, you will find them everywhere. They are the foundations of so many clarinet playing skills: timing, intonation, key signatures, coordination, sight reading, dexterity etc. Master your scales and you will have the foundation for clarinet greatness! Clarinet Scales Tutor is here to help you get there. Now, have fun and get practicing!