Cantus: a chord voicing lab

Cantus is a free chord voicing lab from Nathaniel School of Music. Build chords from fourteen scales, from Major and Dorian to Whole Tone and Phrygian Dominant, in six voicing styles: 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6ths and 7ths.

Pin up to four chords, see which notes they share, move between chords with intervallic moves, and hear the progression loop on a piano. Two shuffle buttons fill the board with classic and cinematic progressions.

Questions about Cantus

What is Cantus?

Cantus is a free chord voicing lab. You build chords from any of fourteen scales, choose from six voicing styles, pin up to four chords and hear them loop on a real piano sound.

Who is Cantus for?

It is for students, songwriters, pianists, guitarists and film-music fans who want to hear how the same scale sounds in 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6ths and 7ths. Beginners can follow the built-in guide and more advanced players can explore cinematic progressions.

Is Cantus free?

Yes. Cantus is free to use in your web browser, and there is nothing to install or sign up for.

Does Cantus work on a phone?

Yes. Cantus runs in a modern web browser on phones, tablets and computers, so you can open it on your phone and listen with headphones.

Who made Cantus?

Cantus was made by Nathaniel School of Music, founded by Jason Zac in Bangalore, India. More free music apps are at apps.nathanielschool.com.