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Papiano AI

An AI chord progression generator that shows you the whole map

Pick a key and how many chords you want. Papiano AI plans the harmony, fills a network of chords joined by arrows, and tells you what each chord does and why each move works.

Choose your key, then Generate

Open the Chord Generator from Home and fill in the form. Choose a level, a root note, a scale and the chord to start from, then how many chords the map should hold, from 12 to 64.

Turn on Chromatic or Borrowed chords to go beyond the key, and add a note for the AI in your own words, such as "melancholic", "jazzy" or "end on a strong cadence".

  • Three levels: Basic, Intermediate and Pianist, from plain triads to richer chords.
  • Major or minor, in all twelve keys.
  • An optional instruction for the AI.
The Chord Generator form in Papiano with root note E, scale Major, starting chord I, 12 chords, a Borrowed chords switch, the instruction make a jazz and a Generate button for 5 Coin
Choose the key and the number of chords, add a note for the AI, then Generate.

A plan, then a map

Papiano AI writes a short plan for the harmony first, in your language, then fills the map. Each arrow is a move you can play: from one chord to the next.

  • Tap a chord to see its role and why each move from it works, such as a dominant that resolves or a root that moves a fifth.
  • Change a chord by hand, or save the map as an image to keep or share.
A Chord Generator result in Papiano: the plan for 36 chords in E major above a map of chords joined by arrows
The plan comes first, then the map. Tap any chord to see its role.
A chord map from the Papiano Chord Generator: 36 chords such as Emaj, C#m, Bm and F#sus4 joined by arrows
Save the map as an image to keep or share.

Checked by music theory, not guessed

Before you see a map, every chord and every arrow is checked against music theory rules: chords that fit the level, notes in the key unless you allowed Chromatic or Borrowed chords, and moves that make musical sense. A dominant always has somewhere to resolve.

If the AI cannot produce a map that passes, your Coin comes back in full.

Revise it in plain words

Not quite right? Write what to change, as many changes as you like, such as "Em to Ab" or "a darker ending". Select a chord first and "this" in your note means that chord. You can also ask for a different number of chords. Only what you asked for changes.

  • A new map costs 5 Coin.
  • A revision costs 1 Coin.

How it works

  1. 1

    Open the Chord Generator

    Find it on Home.

  2. 2

    Fill in the form

    Choose the level, key, starting chord and number of chords, and add a note for the AI if you like.

  3. 3

    Generate

    Papiano AI plans the harmony and fills the map. It runs in the background, so you can wait on the screen.

  4. 4

    Explore and revise

    Tap chords to see why each move works, ask for a revision, or save the map as an image.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chord Generator?

A Papiano AI tool that builds a map of 12 to 64 chords in your key. Every chord and move is checked against music theory rules before you see it.

How much does it cost?

A new map costs 5 Coin and a revision costs 1 Coin. If no map passes the checks, your Coin comes back in full.

Can I use chords outside the key?

Yes. Turn on Chromatic or Borrowed chords. When you revise, a chord you name yourself can also be outside the key.

Does it work offline?

No. The Chord Generator runs on Papiano AI, so it needs a connection.

Works well with

Papiano is on Google Play

Download it free and start playing in minutes.