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 29 days ago
StatusIn development
CategoryTool
PlatformsWindows
AuthorBad Guitar
GenreEducational
Tagsbass, guitar, harmony, Music, music-theory, piano, scales

Download

Download
Bad Scales 0.14 Win64.zip 226 MB
Download
HowToCreateExercises_240722.pdf 395 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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