iImprov - Modal 1.5

iImprov-Modal, developed by Jazz Apps Mobile LLC as its second release, is designed as part of a series of educational tools aimed at jazz musicians across all proficiency levels. The series addresses specific improvisational challenges common to musicians, offering comprehensive explanations of relevant concepts and theoretical frameworks, supplemented with written and audio examples as well as targeted exercises. Each application features jam-along recordings in all keys, with adjustable tempo settings and instrument balance controls. Additionally, the apps allow users to select the appropriate transposition tailored to their instrument.

Specifically focusing on modal jazz improvisation, iImprov-Modal equips users with essential tools for confidently navigating modal compositions. While its primary emphasis is on minor modal tunes, the app also includes content on playing over 7 sus 4 modal tunes and Major 7#4 tunes. Exercises and jam-alongs crafted for each of these modal types facilitate targeted practice.

Features include:

• Comprehensive explanation of relevant musical concepts.
• In-depth theory regarding note-to-chord relationships and the application of modal scales.
• Guidance on utilizing pentatonic scales, including strategies for “outside” playing.
• Audio and visual demonstrations of related scales.
• Audio playback of scales aligned with appropriate harmonic contexts.
• Exercises incorporating live audio examples performed by saxophonist Tony Bray.
• Jam-along recordings for Minor Modal (Swing and Funk) styles.
• Jam-along sessions for 7 sus 4 modal tunes.
• Jam-along recordings for Major 7#4 tunes.
• Individual recorded versions of each jam-along to provide variation across different keys.
• Mixing controls for jam-along instrument levels.
• Tempo adjustment features for each jam-along track.
• Unlimited loop lengths for ongoing improvisation practice.