A downloadable tool for Windows

Bad Scales plays backing tracks while suggesting relevant scale sequences presented as fretboard/keyboard patterns. The app supports a variety of stringed instruments by procedurally generating the fretboard image based on customizable tuning.

  • Learn harmony and how to follow chords when improvising, writing a melody, a bassline, etc.
  • Browse and create scales (and chords).
  • Experiment with different tunings.

Refer to HowToCreateExercises.pdf for instructions on creating your own exercises.

Bad Scales is a flat-screen version of Bad Guitar VR.

System Requirements

  •  OS: Windows 64-bit (tested only on Windows 10)
  •  Storage: 310 MB of free storage space
  •  Hardware: A system capable of running basic Unreal Engine applications
More information
Updated 11 days ago
StatusIn development
CategoryTool
PlatformsWindows
AuthorBad Guitar
GenreEducational
Tagsbass, guitar, harmony, Music, music-theory, piano, scales

Download

Download
Bad Scales 0.13.1 Win64.zip 226 MB
Download
HowToCreateExercises.pdf 446 kB

Install instructions

  1. Download the zip file and extract its contents to your preferred location.
  2. Run BadScales.exe.
  3. Accept the installation of the Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime and the Unreal Engine Prerequisites if prompted.

Note that Bad Scales is not a certified Windows app, so there is a good chance it may trigger the Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. Any third-party antivirus software you might be using may also flag false positives.

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