Chordle: A Musical Wordle
Chordle is a web-based game inspired by Wordle, but instead of guessing words, you guess chords! It's a fun and engaging way to test your music theory knowledge and improve your ear training.
How to Play
- The Goal: Guess the four-note chord in four tries or fewer.
- Making a Guess: Enter a four-note chord using the on-screen Keyring or your computer keyboard. Only diatonic seventh chords are allowed.
- Feedback: After each guess, you'll receive feedback in the form of colored squares:
- Green: Right note, right column (correct position).
- Yellow: Right note, wrong column (present in the chord, but in a different position).
- Gray: Note is not in the chord.
- Chord Rules:
- Only diatonic seventh chords are allowed: Dominant seventh, Minor seventh, Half-diminished seventh, Major seventh.
- Chords can be in any inversion; a guess must be in the correct inversion to win.
- All chords must be in close position (all notes fit within the span of an octave).
- Every row you enter must be a chord from the list of allowed chords.
- No chords with white-key sharps or flats (C♭, F♭, B#, E#) are in the list.
Key Features
- Interactive Keyring: An on-screen musical keyboard to input notes.
- Color-Coded Feedback: Clear visual cues to guide your guesses.
- Diatonic Seventh Chords: Focuses on a specific set of chords for a challenging but manageable experience.
- Settings: Options for high-contrast colors, interval lines, and bass note arrow.
- Shareable Results: Share your success (or near-success) with friends.
Use Cases
- Music Education: A fun way for music students to practice chord recognition and inversions.
- Ear Training: Develop your ability to identify chords by ear.
- Music Theory Practice: Reinforce your understanding of diatonic seventh chords.
- Casual Gaming: A quick and engaging puzzle for music lovers.
FAQ
- What are diatonic seventh chords? Diatonic seventh chords are seventh chords built on the notes of a diatonic scale (e.g., major or minor scale). Chordle only uses dominant, minor, half-diminished, and major seventh chords.
- What does "close position" mean? Close position means that the notes of the chord are arranged as closely as possible, within the span of an octave.
- Why are some sharps and flats not allowed? Chordle restricts the note choices to avoid enharmonic complexities and focus on common chord voicings.
- Where can I learn more about music theory? The game is created by Synthase, an online music school. You can find more information on their website.
