Learn the basics of jazz improvisation through your iPhone or iPad!
The developers at Jazz Apps Mobile LLC hope to help you de-mystify some of the fundamental elements of improvisation by helping you gain some of the basic tools needed for being able to solo at those first jam sessions. These basic tools will also help you build a foundation that will be useful as you further develop your craft as an improvising musician.
This edition of iImprov includes:
Detailed introduction to basic theory.
Interactive lessons that include exercises as well as written and audio examples.
JAM-A-longs in all keys with tempo and balance control.
A basic ear training module.
A scale to chord Compendium.
Instrument-specific transposition.
Topics that are covered include-
Scale construction
Chord construction
Diatonicism
Resolution
The Cycle
Form
The Blues
Endlessly looping JAM-A-longs
I VI II V Progression
II V Progression
III VI II V Progression
Blues
The Cycle-(embedded in Lesson 5)
Version history
1.5
2020-01-07
Updated for iOS 13.
1.4
2016-09-17
Fixed playalongs so that they continue even when the screen locks. Made playalong looping more smooth.
1.3
2014-10-08
Fixed bugs with running under iOS8.
1.2
2012-09-28
Fixes for running under iOS6.
1.1
2012-01-18
Added iPod Touch compatibility.
1.0
2012-01-09
Download iImprov - Fundamentals on Android and iPhone for free
Better on my iPhone than a call from Jamey Abersold!! A clear and concise start to improv with a modest requirement of prior knowledge. Sound bites are very relative and useful. I've checked out all the JAM-A-LONGS and playing examples. Everything works well and loops smoothly. Tempo range is appropriate for any situation and level. Transposition for other instruments works perfectly and all menus have a simple, logical layout. Not visually flashy (certainly doesn't need to be) but works exactly as you would want it to. I'll be investing in their other products and enjoying the value. You could spend way more money on products that are only marginally useful and really regret it after you check out this collection of apps. Great work and thanks to ilmprov!!!
mkduran,
Perfect app for my jazz training..
This app is amazing (fundamentals). I was looking for different ear training apps and came across this app. I was stunned as this was everything I wanted and a TON more. The jam a long tracks are awesome. I immediately took a chance and purchased it and am glad I did. I'll be getting the ii-V version next.
Im thinking the reviewer who stated that the app had the wrong key didn't realize that you could change the key of the app to the key of your instrument in the settings. I'm playing an alto so I changed mine from C to Eb...
soonerrph,
Very good tutorial app
Downloaded for my son to use in his jazz studies, and I use it to learn some music theory myself. Was a bit concerned at first about transposition problem mentioned in another review, but in looking at the app, I suspect the reviewer failed to use the transpose feature on the app. No problems for us with transposition. Well worth the price.
SirJarjazz,
One of the best tutorial apps
Definitely one of the best music tutorial app. Every concept is well explained. Seems that few users have some problem understanding the transposition feature but the mechanism is very simple. This app deserves my highest score! Thank you!
winter symphony,
comprehensive and practical
It's hard to believe the little app does provide such comprehensive and practical info for self-learn beginners. "Note to Chord Relationships" is the best part of the app.
Sam Tielemans,
Wrong key!!
This was disappointing that all of the ear training stuff and jam-a-long material that this app offers is in the wrong key. The audio doesn't coincide with the notes on the scale that are written. I was working on the interval section of the app and it said it was playing a perfect fifth in C, but in reality it was playing a perfect fifth in the key of F. All of the other keys are wrong and different from the ones that it says it is playing the notes in. So this app is basically obsolete.. Not worth it at all.
RedLegBebop,
Bravo!
Thanks for the prompt update; I'll be downloading all of your other iImprov apps now- and recommending them to my students, as well.
Anestizzle,
Great app!!!!
I really like the jam along tracks and that you can change the tempo and key. Great tool for learning how to improve. Really concise helpful lessons too!
Daveinca2000,
Now compatible for iOS 6.
Great so far. Better than other theory apps that I've downloaded.