ScatAbility 2.11

ScatAbility is a practice application designed for scat singing that promotes learning through listening and imitation, towards achieving musical proficiency efficiently. The essence of the app lies in cultivating singing skills naturally, akin to the immersive process of language acquisition, requiring no prerequisite knowledge of theory, jazz chord types, progressions, or scales.

Featuring renowned jazz vocalists such as Darmon Meader, Rosana Eckert, and Greg Jasperse, among others, ScatAbility offers a seamless user experience with exercises, call & response sessions, and etudes. Users can choose to sing along with professional vocalists or practice independently using the provided backing tracks. The app also allows for recording, self-assessment, and exporting of recordings for versatile use.

Michele Weir, the mind behind ScatAbility and known as MichMusic, is a distinguished educator whose influence in jazz education is globally recognized through her workshops, publications, and contributions to the music world. Having her arrangements performed by prestigious groups like The Manhattan Transfer and New York Voices, Michele currently shares her expertise at the University of Southern California (UCLA).

• Vocal demonstrations by professional jazz singers
• No prerequisite knowledge of jazz theory required
• Record, listen to, and export your singing recordings
• Exercises, Etudes, and Call and Response formats available
• Backing tracks encompass various rhythms, instruments, and difficulty levels
• Loop function for targeted practice
• Halfway locate feature for focused rehearsal
• Adjustable volume mixer with optional synth track
• Real-time chord progression tracking
• In-app glossary for comprehensive understanding

The benefits of using ScatAbility include convenient practice opportunities regardless of location or time. It facilitates learning diverse rhythmic styles and tempos while enhancing rhythmical sense through vocal modeling. The app aids in mastering different syllables, refining ear training for recognizing chord progressions and melodic patterns, and honing stylistic authenticity typical of jazz vocals.

Furthermore, ScatAbility encourages organizing jam sessions with friends on-the-go, preparing for performances through self-assessment via recordings, practicing standard song melodies with Etude tracks, and refining music transcription skills.

The versatile nature of ScatAbility extends to educational settings as well with detailed methods and creative group work ideas accessible within the app's information pages.