What is Tonal Harmony?

Tonal harmony is the foundation of most Western music, from Bach to jazz standards. At its core, it is a contract between composer and listener: if you follow its rules, the listener will always feel a sense of home—a tonal center called the tonic. This sense of direction comes from how chords function and move within three main... Continue Reading →

Jazz Harmonic Analysis using Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 10

In this latest version of Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro, we've expanded the arrows and brackets analysis to include several new symbols that highlight some of the most commonly encountered harmonic progressions and cadences in jazz tunes, addressing some of the omissions from previous versions. These new arrows and brackets will undoubtedly enhance the analysis, providing... Continue Reading →

Music Analysis Showdown: Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro vs ChatGPT

https://youtu.be/dcjhUI3-n6I We compare and analyze Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro and ChatGPT's abilities in music theory and technology. We demonstrate how each tool can be used to understand harmonic progressions in jazz and compare their accuracy, speed, and ease of use. This video is perfect for musicians, composers, and music educators looking to enhance their understanding... Continue Reading →

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 10 iOS Manual. A Backing Tracks App Like No Other!

Looking for a top-notch backing tracks app to help you master tonal harmony? Look no further than Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro! Our comprehensive app is designed to assist musicians of all levels in understanding and exploring the complex world of tonal harmony, offering a vast library of backing tracks, chord progressions, and exercises, all carefully... Continue Reading →

How To Open & Play iReal Pro Songs In Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 9 (MUSIC-XML)

The ability to import iReal Pro songs into Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro is a long-awaited feature. Let's be honest, while iReal Pro is pretty much a standard in the world of backing track apps, Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro backing tracks are far superior in musicality and sound quality. Practicing with an accompaniment that is musical... Continue Reading →

Mapping Tonal Harmony Pro 10 User Manual MacOS Version

Click here for version 9 for iOS What's new in version 10 for macOS New Arrows & Brackets Analysis, Color-coded chart, minor chords optional notation Read about these new features on version 10 here:https://mdecksmusic.com/2024/03/16/jazz-harmonic-analysis-using-mapping-tonal-harmony-pro-10/ The Analyzer Add-on An incredible and unprecedented tool, not found in any app on the market today. The Analyzer is able... Continue Reading →

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