3.6.2
2024-03-20
This update fixes an issue where the piano was not sustaining when releasing a key. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.6.1
2024-01-03
This update improves performance and fixes minor issues. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.9
2023-06-27
New Feature – Inversions & Octaves
Now you have the ability to define custom chord inversions and octaves for each chord in your song. Simply double-tap on a chord to access the editing feature.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.8
2023-05-23
The playback indicator is now more visible and minor improvements. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.6
2023-04-27
This version contains minor improvements. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.5
2023-03-25
This update prepares the app for iOS 16.4 and fixes some minor issues. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.4
2022-11-14
Small improvements to the new "Tuner" feature. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.3
2022-11-04
You can now use "TUNY" to tune your instrument. Quickly jump into the tuner app to tune. Your selected tuning will be applied. You will find the "Tuner Link Button" on the integrated fretboard. The tuner app is free and includes all tunings that are also included in Tonaly.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.2
2022-10-17
You can now copy and paste chords via long-pressing a chord. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.1
2022-09-28
Mostly smaller bug fixes and performance improvements. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.5.0
2022-08-22
Mostly smaller bug fixes and performance improvements. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.4.5
2022-03-04
Fixes a problem with the display of numerals and chord names. Optimizes the display of more than two chords per bar. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.4.4
2022-03-02
Finally, you can add up to four chords to each bar! The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.4.3
2022-01-06
Fixes an issue where the playback for transposed instruments was incorrect. Optimizes changing of sounds from the visible instrument. And smaller fixes and optimizations. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.3.2
2021-10-20
Smaller fixes and improvements for iOS 15.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.3.1
2021-10-10
Bigger update under the hood – the "sound engine" received an update. As well as some smaller fixes and improvements.
- New "Organ" sound
- New "All fourths" guitar tuning
- Adds "Major and minor pentatonic" scales and modes for everyone
- Reduced app file size
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.3.0
2021-09-06
Bigger update under the hood. As well as some smaller fixes and improvements.
Fixed "Lydian #9"
Added "Mixolydian b6"
Optimized "Chord symbols" section
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.2.3
2020-12-20
Performance optimization and smaller bug fixes. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.2.2
2020-12-15
Performance optimization and smaller bug fixes. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.2.1
2020-12-08
Performance optimization and smaller bug fixes. The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.2.0
2020-10-19
NEW FEATURE: iCloud support! As of now, your data will be backed up in your iCloud. If you have more than one device, saved songs, musical preferences, and purchases will be synced across all devices. This feature will be enabled by default.
This version also provides lots of smaller improvements and bug-fixes!
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.1.1
2020-06-24
NEW FEATURE: Start a new song from a template.
You can now start a completely empty song, a prefilled song, or use song templates of common pop, jazz, and blues progressions. Access this feature by starting a new song from the sidebar menu.
As well as smaller bugfixes and optimizations.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.1.0
2020-06-09
The app is updated and improved regularly. This version:
- Removes smaller bugs and improves some user experience
- Removes a bug where some users could not save songs
Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.9
2020-05-22
The app is updated and improved regularly. This version includes:
- French translation of the app
- Standart C tuning for guitar
- Transposed playback for G and F instruments
- Removes a bug where some users could not save songs
- Removes a bug where the app was not reacting in the "Welcome tour" and in the chord editor overlay
Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.8
2020-05-08
The app is updated and improved regularly. This version includes smaller bugfixes and improvements.
Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.7
2020-04-30
Some bug fixes:
▶ Removed a bug where the animation in the circle of fifths was freezing, when selecting a chord.
▶ Saved song titles are not capitalized anymore.
▶ Removed some bugs where chord suggestions were incorrectly assigned to "out of the key" and a bug where a wrong bass note was suggested.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.6
2020-04-09
Big update! This version adds:
▶ More intelligent chord suggestions. The app will look for previous and next chords and will display the relevance and relation of chords in and out of the key.
▶ Borrow chords with specific modal interchange. Add chords from different keys and scales (Harmonic & melodic minor, and harmonic major).
▶ New chord shapes: Power chords, add9, Maj7#11, 7sus4, dim7, #5/7, #5maj7, mb5, and m7b5 chords
▶ Better UX for creating chords.
▶ UI optimizations
▶ Added Spanish and Russian language
▶ Smaller bug fixes in version 3.0.6
Also, this version ships some smaller bug fixes and optimizations.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.5
2020-04-03
Big update! This version adds:
▶ More intelligent chord suggestions. The app will look for previous and next chords and will display the relevance and relation of chords in and out of the key.
▶ Borrow chords with specific modal interchange. Add chords from different keys and scales (Harmonic & melodic minor, and harmonic major).
▶ New chord shapes: Power chords, add9, Maj7#11, 7sus4, dim7, #5/7, #5maj7, mb5, and m7b5 chords
▶ Better UX for creating chords.
▶ UI optimizations
▶ Added Spanish and Russian language
Also, this version ships some smaller bug fixes and optimizations.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.4
2020-02-10
New features in this update:
▶ Violin, viola, and cello fretboard joined the app
▶ Celtic guitar tuning was added (D-A-D-G-A-D)
Also, this version ships some smaller bug fixes and optimizations.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.3
2020-01-27
A lot of new features and improvements:
▶ Slash-chords
Finally, you can select a different bass note for a chord. In this way, you can create awesome sounds and even create some odd-sounding chords, as you will be able to select tones that are not part of the current chord or key. To create a slash chord, double-tap on a chord to open the newly designed "chord edit mode".
▶ Mute chords, add a rest.
Finally, you can mute a chord and, in this way, add a rest to your song. You can decide whether the previous chord should ring out or should stop. To add a rest, either double-tap a chord or long-press a chord. Then tap the "Mute" icon.
▶ Fullscreen mode for piano on fretboards. (iPhone only)
Finally, you can zoom the fretboard or piano! Tap the new "Expand" icon or rotate your phone to landscape to have the instrument fullscreen.
▶ Redesigned "Chord edit mode".
The chord edit was redesigned to make additional features possible. New features are "Slash-chords" and "Muted chords". Also, there is a new indicator for "off-key" chords.
The FAQs got updated and expanded. If you have any questions, have a look! https://faq.tonaly.app
Also, this version ships some smaller bug fixes and optimizations.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.2
2020-01-11
New features and improvements:
▶ As of now, you can adjust the position of a scale on the guitar, bass, ukulele fretboard if it is not displayed all over the fretboard. You can set this under the settings of the on-screen instrument. Just drag the scale horizontally to change the position.
▶ The interactive piano finally has a piano sound instead of the synth sound it had before.
As well as smaller bugfixes and optimizations.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.1
2020-01-03
Ultimate Circle Of Fifths becomes "TONALY"!
Over the past two years, this app grew a lot. Now, it is much more than a simple "Circle of fifths" app. TONALY will form the base for upcoming awesome features! Otherwise, everything remains the same.
This version has also some user experience improvements!
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
3.0.0
2019-12-19
Ultimate Circle Of Fifths will be "TONALY"!
Over the past two years, this app grew a lot. Now, it is much more than a plain "Circle of fifths" app. TONALY will form the base for upcoming awesome features! Otherwise, everything remains the same.
This version has also some user experience improvements!
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@tonaly.app
2.2.4
2019-12-04
New features:
▶ Left-Hand guitar, bass and ukulele fretboard.
▶ Removed ProgramChange in MIDI export file.
As well as smaller bugfixes and optimizations.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com
2.2.3
2019-11-22
New Add-on available!
▶ PDF lead sheet export
Export chords as PDF lead sheet. Get your songs printed, share PDFs with your bandmates or simply bring the sheets to the rehearsal. Lead sheets are an excellent way to make your music playable for other musicians!
Further features:
▶ Display scale intervals in the staff. Learn scales more effectively!
▶ The app remembers now the song mode and will switch back to the saved mode of the song if you come from another app mode (Scales, Modes). From now on you can only change song modes in the "Songwriting" mode of the app.
As well as smaller bugfixes and optimizations.
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com
2.2.2
2019-10-17
Important performance update to the latest app version. Please update!
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com
2.2.1
2019-10-16
You can now copy individual lines and parts. Also, you do not have to switch to the 'Song structure' section to add more lines and parts to the song!
The app is updated and improved regularly. Let me know what you think! Write feedback to: support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com
2.2.0
2019-10-12
Added some popular songs to the app as well as some smaller bugfixes.
The app is updated and improved regularly.
Let me know what you think!
support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com
2.1.9
2019-10-09
New in this version:
▶ Nashville Number System (1,2,3 etc.)
▶ Change the relation of the numerals/numbers to either Ionian mode (new standard) or root of the selected mode.
And smaller bugfixes and improvements...
2.1.8
2019-10-05
Further iOS 13 optimizations, as well as some general optimizations.
2.1.7
2019-09-26
Some important updates for iOS 13. If you are using iOS 13 please install this update!
▶ The issue with touch reactivity under iOS 13 was fixed
▶ Now displaying correct typeface again
2.1.6
2019-09-19
Better iOS 13 compatibilities.
2.1.5
2019-09-18
Additional fretboards have been integrated!
▶ Ukulele fretboard
▶ Bass guitar fretboard
▶ 5 string bass guitar fretboard
A new sound has been integrated:
▶ E-Bass sounds for playback
Additional new features:
▶ Updated "Chord symbols" information with an instrument.
▶ Smaller improvements and bugfixes
2.1.4
2019-09-06
Updates in this version:
▶ Display scales on the entire guitar fretboard.
▶ Added a "Drop D" tuned guitar fretboard.
▶ Smaller improvements and bugfixes.
Have fun and let me know what you think!
2.1.3
2019-08-30
Finally, search for scales and organize them by
- Category
- Alphabetical
- Amount of tones
- Quality
Also, the diminished (whole-half & half-whole) scales were added to the additional scales Add-On.
Notice, that this feature is only available if you have unlocked the "80+ additional scales" Add-On.
A bug was fixed where the Circle of Fifths was covered by the upper navigation bar.
Have fun and let me know what you think!
2.1.2
2019-08-19
Two new features in this version:
▶ This version ships an automated voice-leading feature.
What does this mean? As you move from one chord to the next, the app will search for the nearest notes of the following chord. This will prevent big jumps between the chord changes. Your song will sound more natural.
You can also adjust the octave of the playback when this feature is activated.
▶ Scales with note names
Display the names of the notes in the staff. Activate this setting in the expandable bar when you are located in the scales mode of the app.
Other than this some stuff under the hood changed for performance reasons!
Let me know what you think and have fun composing and practicing!
2.1.1
2019-05-16
This version contains a big update with a lot of new features and great design improvements.
The design was optimized for better readability and better usage. Bigger font sizes and more contrast all over the app as well as some new design patterns which will make composing and practicing much easier and more efficient.
NEW FEATURES:
New in 2.1.1:
▶ FINALLY! Two chords per bar! You can now split a bar and assign two individual chords with individual lengths. Either long press on a selected bar or tap on the "expand" icon next to the arrow navigation in the footer when you're in composition mode.
New in 2.1.0:
▶ Introducing a third, new "app mode" especially for scales.
▶ Undo and redo feature for changes on chords in the song.
▶ Arrow navigation when composing. When you tap in a bar to compose you will now remain in composition mode until you tap "Done". Skip to the next/previous bar with the arrows at the bottom of the screen. This will make composing much faster and more efficient!
▶ On/Off for repeating the whole song when playing it back.
▶ On/Off for auto-scrolling the song when playing it back.
▶ Highlight chords of your song with the appropriate color. You'll find this under the settings icon at the beginning of your song.
▶ Double tap on a chord (in a bar or the wheel) to edit it.
▶ Change the playback direction of the scale. Play the scale up, down or up and down.
DESIGN UPDATES:
▶ All song and scale related settings and actions are now located in an expandable bar at the bottom of the screen.
▶ Global actions and content like creating a new song, popular and saved songs, as well as the app settings and info are now located in a sidebar menu.
▶ Bigger font sizes, icons, and more contrast.
▶ New iPad landscape layout.
More:
▶ Exported MIDI files do now have the correct note length when using a different time signature than 4/4.
▶ Performance optimization.
This update was tested a lot. If you still find some bugs, please report them to support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com. Thank you!
Have fun with this new app version!
2.1.0
2019-05-10
This version contains a big update with a lot of new features and great design improvements.
The design was optimized for better readability and better usage. Bigger font sizes and more contrast all over the app as well as some new design patterns which will make composing and practicing much easier and more efficient.
NEW FEATURES:
▶ Introducing a third, new "app mode" especially for scales.
▶ Undo and redo feature for changes on chords in the song.
▶ Arrow navigation when composing. When you tap in a bar to compose you will now remain in composition mode until you tap "Done". Skip to the next/previous bar with the arrows at the bottom of the screen. This will make composing much faster and more efficient!
▶ On/Off for repeating the whole song when playing it back.
▶ On/Off for auto-scrolling the song when playing it back.
▶ Highlight chords of your song with the appropriate color. You'll find this under the settings icon at the beginning of your song.
▶ Double tap on a chord (in a bar or the wheel) to edit it.
▶ Change the playback direction of the scale. Play the scale up, down or up and down.
DESIGN UPDATES:
▶ All song and scale related settings and actions are now located in an expandable bar at the bottom of the screen.
▶ Global actions and content like creating a new song, popular and saved songs, as well as the app settings and info are now located in a sidebar menu.
▶ Bigger font sizes, icons, and more contrast.
▶ New iPad landscape layout.
More:
▶ Exported MIDI files do now have the correct note length when using a different time signature than 4/4.
▶ Performance optimization.
This update was tested a lot. If you still find some bugs, please report them to support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com. Thank you!
Have fun with this new app version!
2.0.4
2019-04-02
In this update:
▻ Performance and usability improvements.
▻ Update to the popular songs list.
The app is updated regularly. I look forward to your feedback: support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com!
Have fun practicing and composing!
2.0.3
2019-03-07
In this update:
▻ Fixed an issue where the "maj7" chord was displayed incorrectly on the guitar fretboard.
▻ Fixed a bug where "13" chords were not displayed on the guitar fretboard.
▻ Performance and usability improvements.
The app is updated regularly. I look forward to your feedback: support@ultimate-circle-of-fifths.com!
Have fun practicing and composing!
2.0.2
2019-02-06
New in this version:
- A more natural way to start a new song from the "Songwriting" menu.
- A better file system. You can now update existing songs in your file system.
- The app now displays warnings before opening a different or new song. Otherwise, your current song might get lost.
- The possibility to discard changes you've made on the song structure.
- iPad multitasking support
- Added MinorMajor 7 chord to the "Custom Chord Builder".
- Optimized guitar strumming.
- Optimized usability and increased some font sizes.
- and some smaller improvements under the hood.
Have fun composing and practicing and let me know what you think!
2.0.1
2018-12-13
Rewritten from scratch! Tons of new features!
▶ Modal Interchange - Compose songs with chords of another key or create custom chords. Get chord statistics, related to the currently selected key.
▶ More bars and the possibility to create a song structure with a chorus, verse, etc.
▶ Optional: More than 80 additional scales.
▶ Traditional Circle Of Fifths: The key will not be highlighted, and the minor parallels will be displayed.
▶ Save your favorite songs.
▶ Share songs and collaborate with friends or band colleagues.
▶ A guitar fretboard.
▶ An interactive keyboard to check out melodies or practice scales on the go.
▶ List of popular songs to practice and analyze.
▶ Change time signature.
▶ Now with 320bpm as max. tempo
▶ A transposition feature for Bb and Eb instruments.
▶ Four color themes, including a color blind theme.
▶ Improved sound playback and an acoustic guitar sound.
Additional improvements in 2.0.1
▶ Even more stable sound playback
▶ Correct chord statistics
▶ When the traditional mode is active, the app will not display the key in the staff anymore
▶ Current row repeat will be displayed during playback
▶ Smaller improvements
Watch out, installing this version will delete your composition and settings! Remember them! (Only if you have app version 1.1.5 or lower)
2.0.0
2018-12-11
Rewritten from scratch! Tons of new features!
▶ Modal Interchange - Compose songs with chords of another key or create custom chords. Get chord statistics, related to the currently selected key.
▶ More bars and the possibility to create a song structure with a chorus, verse, etc.
▶ Optional: More than 80 additional scales.
▶ Traditional Circle Of Fifths: The key will not be highlighted, and the minor parallels will be displayed.
▶ Save your favorite songs.
▶ Share songs and collaborate with friends or band colleagues.
▶ A guitar fretboard.
▶ An interactive keyboard to check out melodies or practice scales on the go.
▶ List of popular songs to practice and analyze.
▶ Change time signature.
▶ Now with 320bpm as max. tempo
▶ A transposition feature for Bb and Eb instruments.
▶ Four color themes, including a color blind theme.
▶ Improved sound playback and an acoustic guitar sound.
Watch out, installing this version will delete your composition and settings! Remember them!
1.1.5
2018-06-22
▻ I've created an app status page where you can see what kind of features are in the planning and what I'm currently working on
▻ Fixed a little mistake where H was B with german note names in the key of C#
▻ Performance and content optimization
▻ In addition to that it fixes a small bug from yesterdays update
Have fun composing and practicing!
1.1.4
2018-06-20
▻ I've created an app status page where you can see what kind of features are in the planning and what I'm currently working on
▻ Fixed a little mistake where H was B with german note names in the key of C#
▻ Performance and content optimization
Have fun composing and practicing!
1.1.3
2018-05-23
Some smaller adjustments under the hood...
1.1.2
2018-04-19
Smaller improvements for this version:
- MIDI files are now given a proper export name and the correct file extension (.mid instead of .midi)
- Whether haptic feedback is given back is now based on the iOS core settings
- A way to fix sounds without closing the app if they are distorted (found in the "info" section > troubleshooting). Sounds can sometimes be distorted when a Bluetooth connection or Headphone connection was disconnected...
Enjoy! And as always: happy to hear your feedback and ideas!
Be creative, have fun composing and practicing!
1.1.1
2018-03-10
Great new Features!
- Individual chord settings. Adjust chords with additional tones (within the current key) like 6th, 7th, 9th, 11th, 13th
- A keyboard which displays the chord structure
- Two new sounds
- and further optimizations
Enjoy! And as always: happy to hear your feedback and ideas!
Be creative, have fun composing and practicing!
1.1.0
2018-02-23
New features arrived!!!
First of all: MIDI export!!! Export your progression as Midi file to use it in a sequencer like GarageBand (or any other)!
You now can tap in the tempo. This feels much more natural and helps you finding the right tempo!
Further optimizations:
- The app's architecture has been updated to realize upcoming features
- A lot of performance optimization
- Diminished chords are now displayed correctly as full diminished chords if you use 3-note chords
- A bug where augmented chords where not correctly played back
- A bug where the chords sometimes did not play
Enjoy! And as always: happy to hear your feedback and ideas!
Be creative, have fun composing and practicing!
1.0.5
2018-02-06
- Optimized performance
- Fixed a small bug where A# was B# when using german note names
1.0.4
2018-02-03
Thank you guys for so much positive feedback and great ideas!
Some of them are implemented in this update:
- The app now remembers the latest key
- The app now remembers the latest setting of what is visible in the progressions (chords, roman numerals, or both)
- The sound has been optimized and now plays longer in slower tempo
Thank you for your feedback!
...and as always: Be creative, have fun composing and practicing!
1.0.3
2018-01-27
- With this update you can repeat bar 1-4 and bar 5-8. In this way you can compose two parts (like verse and chorus) and hear how they sound like together!
- Chords are now played back when you click on them. (You can deactivate it in your settings)
- Melodic minor is now playing correctly downwards.
- Translation improvements.
Happy to hear your feedback! Have fun composing and practicing!
1.0.2
2018-01-15
This update includes a more intuitive way to compose progressions. You can now select chords directly from the circle of 5ths!
Scales now play in a loop and the performance was optimized! iPad landscape mode is working again.
1.0.1
2017-12-18
iPhone X support