I am searching for a tool to play sequences of chords. This one from Musicca is ok, but quite limited. Maybe you know something better?
Do a YouTube search for backing tracks. There’s a ton of stuff out there for every instrument, example you want bass removed and they’ve got that, but if you’re a drummer, there’s a version with the drums removed as well.
This is one of many. I find it really useful for practicing bass lines and improvisation.
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The MIDI editor built in to almost any DAW, plus a virtual instrument plugin? This would require one to actually learn the chords but it’s what synth players use.
It would also require learning how to actually use the DAW as a music production tool (rather than just use it as a track recorder). This is good for people though 
There’s also something like Scaler 3.
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Here’s a tutorial for how to do it in GarageBand. Other DAW will have similar methods. For some like Reaper you may need to add a virtual instrument; these are very common, make up the bulk of music software these days, and there are good free ones if your DAW does not have one built in.
My recommendation (with any new DAW project) would be to first set up the desired BPM and time signature; then follow the instructions in the video to add a MIDI instrument track and start editing MIDI.
The method in the video does not require a MIDI controller, you use the MIDI editor as a sequencer and enter the notes directly.
With GarageBand you could also add a drummer track and have a nice overall practice tool.
This has all been common practice for 30+ years, and before good DAW support for it there were dedicated professional MIDI sequencers. This is a really common method of synthesizer control and nearly all workflows involve editing and cleaning up in the MIDI editor, even if the track was originally performed by hand on a controller (which they also often are, it’s easier in many situations and much more expressive in all situations).
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Personally ive been using chordify, while far from perfect, its really easy to follow chord progressions. Just follow the black block
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Thanks, for all the good tips. I appreciate your contributions.
Actually: I use chordify, backing tracks and also Moises to isolate or cut out the bass track. But things start getting interesting if you have to change the key. And what if you like to try completely new stuff?
Back in the days of my childhood, there was a tool for an Atari-PC that was able to play prepared sequence patterns over specified chords.
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You might want to check out Scaler 3.
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The new version is very good (it lets you explore chord options I would never have dreamt of)… and I’m only scratching the surface of what it can do.
Yeah, was going to say this, but it seemed too… obvious. That said, Logic has these virtual musicians now, and it lets you either start with a (simple) chord sequence and then expand on it or modify it, or let Logic suggest chord progression (like a Scaler light).
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Yeah Logic’s integration of this kind of thing is cool. It started with the drummers and has now expanded.
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Same, although I’m not sure why I think it’s obvious after a bit more thought.
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Do I need also logic for this?
I was just searching for a small tool to ease practice, not to get into music production.
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Scaler 3 is also stand-alone, and while not access to as many sounds as from within Logic, has tons of keyboards, synths, basses and drums etc. to make background tracks. You can make them as simple (only chords) or advanced (more phrasing and added rhythm section) as you want.
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It’s also not just logic, but any DAW really that can support MIDI editing. Most come with a set of virtual instruments. The reason I suggested this is a lot of people already have a DAW. If you don’t, then no, this is not a reason to start using one.
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I’m not sure what the application is, but us Jazzer-folk use iReal Pro a bunch.
You can set it up to play just about any chord progression.
It sounds like a robot, but it is handy for working out in different keys / styles / songs.
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