Electronic Accompaniment in Tune Toolkit
Found in: Composition & Improvisation, Curriculum, Supplemental Programs, Technology
Tina H., Texas
Mark S. Meritt, I’m studying I, IV, V progressions in Tune Toolkit 1 right now. In one of the subvideos, you recommend student play along with an electronic accompaniment that changes its chord accompaniment based on what you play in your left hand (like what would be programmed into an electronic keyboard). Neither I nor my group of students has an electronic keyboard. You mention that some apps provide such a service. I’ve searched a few and am coming up empty-handed. Do you have a specific app recommendation? Thanks! P.S. I’ve tagged Mark here but am open to feedback from anyone!
Anna J., Canada
iRealPro is one that I’ve used…it’s not cheap, but has lots of great features. Tin Pan Rhythm is another great one but I think only available on iPad.
Mark M., New York
That’s the main one I’ve heard of. I’ve also seen Chordbot in action. I’ve never personally used these kinds of apps, so any other recommendations I might be able to make would just be based on Googling.
Electronic Accompaniment is fun but should definitely be considered an optional part of that Tune Toolkit project.
Original discussion started March 4, 2021