Disclaimer

General Disclaimer

The information provided by JazzyMood (“https://www.jazzymood.com”) is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith; however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the site.

The use of any information or tools from this website is entirely at your own risk, for which we shall not be liable. It shall be your responsibility to ensure that any information or tools available through this website meet your specific requirements and circumstances.

Educational Only, Not Professional Music Instruction or Copyright Advice

Content and tools on JazzyMood, including the BPM Tap Tempo Calculator, Note Duration Calculator, Scale & Mode Finder, Jazz Chord Progression Generator, Circle of Fifths Explorer, and Jazz Standards Key & Tempo Guide, are for educational and informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional music instruction, a qualified teacher, or a licensing or copyright professional. They do not constitute professional music instruction or licensing and copyright advice of any kind. The outputs our tools provide — such as tempo in beats per minute, note durations and tempo-synced delay and reverb times, scale and mode spellings, chord symbols and diatonic seventh chords, key signatures and closely related keys, and the common key and typical feel of a standard — are general references for learning, not a single correct answer or a guarantee of how a piece should be played. How a scale, chord progression, tempo, or standard actually sounds depends on the arrangement, the performer, and the setting. Always verify anything you rely on against authoritative music-theory sources, and consult a qualified teacher for formal instruction. Any songs, recordings, and standards referenced remain the property of their respective rights holders; we do not host or stream copyrighted audio, and you are responsible for securing any rights or licenses needed for your own use.

Every Tune and Arrangement Is Different — Verify Against Theory Sources

Music guidance, figures, and information on JazzyMood is informational only and may be incomplete or out of date. The right tempo, scale, voicing, key, and feel vary widely by the specific tune, the arrangement, the performer’s interpretation, and the tradition, and conventions and notation change over time and between styles. A spelling, chord, or tempo that fits one context can be far off for another, and standards are played in many keys and feels. Before you rely on any result for study, practice, a chart, or a performance, you should use your own judgment and ear and verify scales, chords, key relationships, and standard keys and tempos against authoritative music-theory sources and trusted editions. Real music depends on many factors; always do your own due diligence.

Tool Accuracy and Limitations

Calculation Accuracy

Our music calculators and tools provide results based on established music theory, standard tempo and note-value relationships, accepted conventions, and the values you enter. Results should be used as starting points and learning aids, not absolute values or the only correct way to play something.

Factors Affecting Accuracy

Actual results may vary significantly due to:

• Style & Interpretation:Differences in genre, era, arrangement, and a performer’s reading of a tune, and how each varies from a general or nominal reference.
• Theory Conventions: Enharmonic spelling, chord voicing and extensions, modal choices, and reharmonization, and how each affects the result you hear on the page or the bandstand.
• Your Inputs: The root, scale, key, progression, and tempo you choose, and how each suits the tune and setting you are working with.
• Timing Factors: The steadiness of your taps, rounding, estimation, and differences between a calculated tempo or duration and the way a piece is actually felt.

Our Recommendations

For best results when you study, practice, or play:

• Use tool results as starting points and learning aids, not absolute values.
• Always consider the specific style, arrangement, and interpretation.
• Check scales, chords, keys, and standard keys and tempos against authoritative sources before you commit.
• Consult a qualified teacher for formal instruction and a professional for licensing and copyright questions.
• Compare multiple trusted references and recordings to improve future decisions.

Not Professional Advice

JazzyMood tools and content do not constitute:

• Music Instruction: Information about scales, chords, keys, tempo, and standards is general and educational only and is not a substitute for a qualified teacher. Confirm anything that affects your study, practice, or performance against authoritative sources before you act on it.
• Licensing or Copyright Guidance: Our references and notes are educational only and never replace sound judgment, official sources, or a professional for questions about rights, licensing, or the use of songs and recordings.
• Guaranteed Outcomes:Tool outputs are learning aids only and are not a guarantee of the “right” tempo, spelling, voicing, key, or the definitive way to play any real tune.
• Certified Expertise: Our content supplements but does not replace professional music instruction or licensing and copyright guidance.

Consider doing additional research or consulting a professional for:

• Clearing rights or licensing songs, recordings, or samples
• Formal lessons, technique, or exam and audition preparation
• Preparing charts or arrangements for publication or performance
• Any decision with real consequences for your rights, money, or reputation

Music, Recordings & Copyright

Our guides describe jazz, musicians, instruments, and music theory in general, educational terms only. Any artists, songs, recordings, albums, and standards mentioned are referenced for commentary, education, and historical context, and remain the property of their respective rights holders. We do not host, stream, or distribute copyrighted audio. Please:

• Respect Rights Holders: Names, titles, and recordings belong to their owners; our references do not imply any endorsement, affiliation, or grant of rights.
• Secure Your Own Licenses: Obtain any permissions or licenses required before recording, performing, publishing, or sharing copyrighted material.
• Verify the Theory: Cross-check scales, chords, keys, and standard keys and tempos against authoritative music-theory sources and trusted editions.
• Protect Your Hearing: When listening or practicing, keep volume at a comfortable level, especially over headphones, to avoid hearing fatigue or damage.
• Get Expert Input When It Counts: Confirm licensing, publishing, and rights questions with a qualified professional before you commit.

If you have any concerns about a source, a spelling, or the use of a work:

• Have licensing and copyright questions reviewed by a qualified professional.
• Follow authoritative music-theory references and trusted editions carefully.
• Do not assume a reference grants any rights to use a song or recording.
• Follow good practice when transcribing, arranging, and citing music.
• Treat unfamiliar styles, notations, and rights questions with extra care.

No Warranty

JazzyMood expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory, or otherwise, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that our tools, calculations, or information are error-free, accurate, or complete, or that our website will be available without interruption at all times.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall JazzyMood be liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, incidental, special, consequential, or exemplary damages, including without limitation damages for reliance on an incorrect result, missed practice or performance goals, loss of use, goodwill, or data arising out of or related to your use of our tools and services.

User Responsibility

By using JazzyMood tools and services, you acknowledge and agree that:

• You will use your own judgment and ear, and consult a qualified teacher or a music-theory reference, when applying our content to a specific tune, arrangement, or performance.
• You will verify results and seek additional sources of information before making important decisions.
• You are responsible for respecting the rights of others and for securing any permissions or licenses needed to record, perform, publish, or share copyrighted material.
• You assume all risks associated with studying, practicing, arranging, and performing music, and the use of our tools and information.

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Changes to This Disclaimer

We reserve the right to modify this disclaimer at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Your continued use of our website and tools after any changes indicates your acceptance of the modified disclaimer.

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