MOTION · Playing guide

Chord Rhythm Practice Online

Use MOTION as a chord rhythm trainer when you want a clear target and a groove underneath it. Beat Challenge gives you an I–V–IV–V loop to repeat with hand gestures or chord controls. Separate target and timing feedback helps you decide whether to practise the sequence or the placement of each change.

Learn the chord movement

Practise I–V–IV–V without leaving the instrument. In C major the sequence is C–G–F–G; Roman numerals keep the same chord roles when you change key.

Hear the rhythmic placement

Listen to the groove before changing chord. Timing feedback is separate from chord accuracy, so finding the right harmony and landing with the pulse remain two clear tasks.

Repeat a difficult change

When a target is missed, it stays in place for another attempt. Slow the groove and prepare the shape before the beat instead of rushing through the whole sequence.

From drill to jam

Once the loop feels steady, add Air Melody, filter control, or a local recording. Touch, click, and keyboard chord controls also let you work on the sequence without camera input.

How to begin

  1. Open the trainer: Start MOTION and select a key and chord setup that supports the challenge.
  2. Choose the groove: Start Beat Challenge so the chord changes share the groove transport.
  3. Play each target: Follow the visible I–V–IV–V sequence with clear hand gestures or chord controls.
  4. Tighten the change: Use target and timing scores to separate chord knowledge from rhythmic placement.
  5. Make it musical: Add melody, tone movement, or recording after the changes feel reliable.

Tips for playing

  • Listen for the pulse before preparing the next target. Count aloud if it helps you keep the groove in mind.
  • If target accuracy is low, slow down and hold each shape clearly before returning to the full sequence.
  • If timing is low but target accuracy is high, keep the same sequence and practise landing closer to the beat.
  • For guitar strumming or another physical instrument, use the linked metronome or groove tools as a reference. This trainer scores MOTION chord input; it does not listen to and grade your guitar.

Chord rhythm practice questions

Can I practise chord changes to a beat?
Yes. MOTION’s Beat Challenge plays a shared groove and gives you a four-chord I–V–IV–V target to follow.
Does it tell me if I am early or late?
It gives nearest-beat feedback labelled On beat, Close, or Needs timing, alongside a separate target score. It does not provide a separate early or late label.
Do I need a guitar or MIDI keyboard?
No. Use camera-tracked hand gestures or MOTION’s touch, click, and keyboard chord controls. The exercise scores those chord changes rather than microphone input from a guitar.
Do I need camera permission?
Only for live hand gestures. Choose Play without camera to practise with on-screen or keyboard controls instead. Live camera tracking stays on your device.