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MIDI CHORD TRAINER

Okapi Chord Coach

Step-by-step instructions

Practice chords by key, type or progression while chord names descend in time with an adjustable beat-based lesson.

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01

Before you start

  • Install Okapi Chord Coach.
  • Connect and power on the MIDI instrument and USB-MIDI interface.

Windows installation: Download the customer ZIP from Payhip, extract it, open the Setup file and follow the installation prompts.

02

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Select the MIDI input and output.

  2. 2

    Choose three-note or four-note chords and a learning level.

  3. 3

    Choose a key and chord type, then use ADD KEY, or select individual chords from the grid.

  4. 4

    Optionally load a common progression and choose an inversion.

  5. 5

    Set the tempo and number of beats allowed for each answer.

  6. 6

    Start the lesson and play each chord before its name reaches the bottom.

  7. 7

    Use HEAR CHORD or SHOW NOTES when help is needed.

  8. 8

    Review accuracy, streak and average response time.

VISUAL QUICK GUIDE

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Main features and the easiest first task, on one printable sheet.

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03

What each main feature does

Three-note and four-note chord lessons

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

Root position and inversion training

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

Hear chords, load progressions and track accuracy

Use this feature as part of the numbered workflow above. Review the on-screen result before saving, downloading or continuing.

04

Save or export your work

The program records lesson results during the current session; no song file is created.

05

Troubleshooting

  • If a button does nothing, complete the earlier steps and make sure the required file or device is selected.
  • For Windows programs, close and reopen the program after connecting a new device.
  • Practice slowly before increasing BPM.
  • Use CLEAR KEY, CLEAR CHORD or CLEAR ALL to rebuild the lesson.

Your files stay on your device unless the app clearly tells you that an upload is required.