# Chords Looper: Practice scales

> Create chord progression loops instantly for jamming or practicing music scales.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zh.chordslooper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zh.chordslooper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.zh.chordslooper`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Z.H.
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 34,906
- **Rating:** 4.03 / 5 (158 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-15
- **First published:** 2021-04-03
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 24 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zh.chordslooper)
- **Website:** [http://backtrackitapp.com](http://backtrackitapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.backtrackitapp.com/privacy](https://www.backtrackitapp.com/privacy)

## Description

Chords Looper helps you create chord progression loops instantly for jamming or focused scale practice. Pick chord types (maj, min7, etc.), choose and switch between sound packs, and loop progressions to play along. A dynamic guitar fretboard shows the notes of the current progression — set the key, scale, and fret range and watch notes highlight in real time to guide your soloing and fretboard navigation.

The extension includes one full sound pack for free so you can test every feature; additional premium genre packs are available for purchase. Ideal for players improving scales, ear training, and improvisation. If you have feedback or run into issues, please reach out — user suggestions help shape future updates and sound packs.

## Rankings

- #346,701 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.zh.chordslooper.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Chords Looper by Backtrackit is praised for its simplicity, beginner-friendly interface, and usefulness in practicing improvisation and chord progressions. Users appreciate its minimalistic design and the ability to loop multiple chords. However, common issues include the absence of BPM adjustment, inability to export progressions, limited chord variety, and lack of saving features. Users also desire more advanced rhythmic control and additional sound packs to enhance creativity. Overall, it serves well as a learning and practice tool but could benefit from added features to expand its functionality.

### Pros

- Easy to use and beginner-friendly, suitable for both beginners and advanced musicians.
- Great for practicing improvisation and learning chord progressions with useful features like scales and fretboard diagrams.
- Minimalistic and straightforward interface without ads or unnecessary permissions.
- Allows looping of multiple chords (up to four) to create backtracks and practice tools.
- Good sound quality with potential for more sound packs as requested by users.

### Cons

- Lack of BPM (tempo) adjustment feature, which limits practicing at different speeds.
- No option to export chord progressions as audio or MIDI files for use outside the app.
- Limited chord variations including missing dominant chords and octave options.
- No way to save last chord progressions, requiring users to reset progressions upon reopening.
- Basic functionality with limited maximum chords and no bar measures or advanced rhythmic control.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.zh.chordslooper)