Okapi Scale Coach Help | Okapi Utilities

Before you start

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

1
Select the MIDI input and confirm that the instrument is connected.
2
Choose a scale family and one of the 12 keys.
3
Choose right hand, left hand or both hands, then select one or two octaves.
4
Choose Beginner, Novice or Experienced.
5
Select ascending, descending or random note order.
6
Set the speed with the Slower and Faster buttons; the available range is 50% to 3000%.
7
Start the lesson, listen to the brief reference tone and play each note before it reaches the play line.
8
Use the stave, accidentals, ledger lines and onscreen keyboard to confirm the correct note.
9
Review accuracy, streak and progress when the lesson ends.

VISUAL QUICK GUIDE

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

Eight scale families in all 12 keys

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

Falling treble-and-bass stave with MIDI feedback

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

Random note drills and 50%–3000% speed control

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

Lesson results are shown during the current session; no song file is created.

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.
Start with one octave and one hand before adding range or speed.
Use random mode after the scale fingering is familiar.
Use Help inside the program for a control-by-control guide.

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