Let us take a look at 10 of the most unique yet helpful apps and software :
1 . Chordify : Let ’ s say you ’ re suddenly asked to play a song whose chords you ’ re not sure about . A common scene in many family / friends events , am I right ?. Even concerts for that matter . The crowd will have some favourites and you may not know the chords all the time . Chordify can help you with such situations . It provides the chords to most of the popular songs out there . If it ’ s not in a key that ’ s comfortable for you or the singer , it transposes to a more comfortable key as well . The app also helps in creating new music with other musicians . You can also record yourself and make covers for others to see and learn .
2 . Melodics : Melodics is an app dedicated to music education . You can learn how to play instruments and even earn badges when you cross levels ! The app is great for people looking for personalised lessons and feedback .
3 . MuseScore : A free software that can help you create , edit and publish music scores , MuseScore is very user-friendly . You will have support from the MuseScore community and can also hear what you notate . The software also gives you access to millions of scores worldwide .
4 . Tunedly : A software best for collaborations , Tunedly brings songwriters , musicians and producers together to create a phenomenal piece of music . With features like highquality recordings and session players , it ’ s a good software to try , especially for music producers .
5 . ReverbNation : This is a very valuable tool for musicians looking to promote and connect with their fans . ReverbNation helps in distributing music as well as you can put out your music on all major streaming platforms , marketing through emails , social media and even book gigs . The software also helps you gain industry insights which can help your career as a musician .
6 . Tonaly : People just starting as musicians can have trouble understanding what kind of songwriting sells . Tonaly , therefore , helps songwriters with real-time feedback from other musicians . Apart from this collaborative feature , you can learn music theory through the software . So , if you ’ re just starting , Tonaly can help your songwriting skills . If you ’ re an experienced musician , the software can help you take your music to the next level !
7 . Artist Growth : Your growth as an artist is very important as the music industry is a dynamic field . This app , therefore , helps you develop your skills as an artist through tutorials and classes . It will also help you grow your fan base and increase exposure by connecting you with other artists , art collectors , and industry professionals . It can help you gain commissions and even collaborate . The well-rounded app also has told for time management that can help you manage deadlines , mark important dates and with your projects . You can even set a goal and track it until you achieve it .
8 . Band Mule : This is for all the bands out there . We know how communication can be a major problem for a band , especially with exchanging ideas , planning rehearsals , etc . Band Mule is a saviour that can help bands plan and organise better . Planning gigs , and rehearsals , therefore , become easier to manage . It also has a private chat room , shared calendar , and templates for set lists .
9 . Songwriter ’ s Pad : The name defines everything . This software will take care of everything a songwriter might need , right from the ideation stage ( lyrics , melodies , and chord progression ) to recording ( Songwriter ’ s pad provides basic recording tools so you can hum the tune so that you won ’ t forget it later .) It also has a rhyming dictionary , a collaborative feature , articles , videos and tutorials for songwriters . It is a one-stop destination for all the songwriters out there .
10 . Endlesss : A software that can help you create music , it is very similar to Tonaly except for its additional features like tools that can help you create loops and built-in effects like delay , reverb and distortion . Its live collaboration feature can help you make music with people regardless of where they live . You can share your music and get feedback . Your focus will mainly be on your creativity !
Hope these help all of you wonderful musicians out there !
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