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Barre Scales is a lightweight, browser-based tool for visualizing musical scales and chord progressions on guitar Built with speed and simplicity in mind, it supports viewing common chord progressions, selection of scale degrees and a variety of chord shapes, and dark mode. No logins, no fluff—just pure utility for musicians and learners. Feedback welcome!

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