# ABRSM Violin Scales Trainer — Violin Scales support by ABRSM

> Violin scale practice companion for ABRSM Grades 1-5. (iPhone/iPad app by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-violin-scales-trainer/id1083019500 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (Publishing) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/491902885)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 26 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 515 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-violin-scales-trainer/id1083019500/reviews.md

## What is ABRSM Violin Scales Trainer?

The ABRSM Violin Scales Trainer is your all-in-one companion for practising scales.  The app covers all scales requirements at ABRSM Grades 1-5 from the current Violin syllabus and is also suitable for Initial Grade within Grade 1!

What does ABRSM Violin Scales Trainer include?
An extensive set of resources to help you practise your scales and learn the requirements for your Practical Grades and enhance your performance:

Practice Area
• Notation for every scale, including suggested fingering and positioning. 
• Example performances of every scale, for you to compare your own playing against.
• A built-in metronome to help you see how close you are to exam tempo. Start slow and gradually build up the speed!
• A unique backing track for every scale.


Test Area
If you fancy a quick warm-up or to put yourself to the test, then the Test Area is for you! This area selects a series of scales from the requirements for you to perform. Use the record function, reflect critically and rate your performance.
 
Practice Meter
The more you use Violin Scales Trainer, the smarter it gets. The Practice Meter lets you see at a glance which scales you’re doing well at, and which ones need more practice.

Why Practise Scales?
Time devoted to these exercises within each practice session will improve many aspects of technique, such as co-ordination, string crossing, bow control, position changes and tone production. In addition, the sense of key and pattern acquired through familiarity with scales and arpeggios has several benefits: it speeds up the learning of new pieces, builds aural awareness, increases familiarity with the geography of the instrument, and helps develop fine intonation, evenness of line and quality of tone.

## Key features

- Notation with fingering and positioning
- Example scale performances
- Built-in metronome
- Unique backing tracks for each scale
- Test area with recording function
- Practice Meter for progress tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 26)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abrsm-violin-scales-trainer/id1083019500/reviews.md

### 1/5 — No finger suggestion

*2025-06-21*

I do not see suggested finger position in the practice category. The reason I bought this app was so I could so finger placement.

### 1/5 — 6-8

*2025-02-02*

This is a great app, but is useless for learners from grade 6-8, please could you make an app for grade 6-8

### 1/5 — It takes to long to load mine is taking 41 mins and 59 secs

*2024-07-08*

To long!!

### 2/5 — Great app - if it worked

*2024-02-01*

It’s really awful that despite so many people paying to use this app and discovering it only works for scales and not for arpeggios, chromatic etc., it still hasn’t been fixed. It would be great if it worked and my students are always so disappointed that it doesn’t.

### 5/5 — Fantastic please expand it for grades 6-8

*2023-06-28*

My daughter has used this throughout the grades and is now really missing it in her grade 6 prep.  Please put grades 7 and 8in!

### 2/5 — App crashes - hasn’t been fixed

*2023-03-18*

I recently purchased the ABRSM app violin scales trainer. 
In principle, it’s a great aid. 
But it doesn’t work! 
As one reviewer stated last May 2022, the app crashes when you try to play backing tracks for arpeggios, chromatics, dominant/diminished 7ths. 
Nearly a year later, this bug hasn’t been fixed and the link to the developer at the app store is broken. 
My child loves the backing tracks for practicing the scales so is massively disappointed that they don’t work properly.  
This is also a bit of a con, for a pricey app!

### 5/5 — Really effective

*2022-09-28*

I am a violin teacher and I find this app to be really accessible for young learners trying to navigate the world of scales.  With backing track options, playalong guide, separate and slurred options, there’s not really anything jig not to like.  It should t form the basis as the only tool but for those needing to work on their pitching and rhythm, it’s a really good starting block.  Some dominant/diminished 7th and chromatic options would be good additions.

### 4/5 — Good but has bugs

*2022-05-26*

I purchased this for my daughter who is doing grade 5 violin. It’s galvanised her progress in the tedious business of scales, particularly with backing tracks. I would give it five stars but the app crashes when you try the backing track for arpeggios, chromatic scales and dominant/diminished 7ths. Please fix this, developers! Also, the link for support is broken.

### 1/5 — Can you add higher grades?

*2022-03-30*

I downloaded it recently for my grade 7, not realising that it only went up to grade 5. Please could you add grade 6-8, because this is useless to me without them, and I am disappointed that I spent £5 on nothing of value

### 1/5 — Could be so much better!

*2021-02-24*

Here is what I want in an app:  Scales in all keys, major and minor. The option choose as many octaves as I want. Ability to set the speed to whatever I want. Scales in various styles, such Galamian. Easy navigation. Feedback if I’m sharp or flat on a note. Is this too much to ask?

## Frequently asked questions about ABRSM Violin Scales Trainer

### What does the ABRSM Violin Scales Trainer app do?

The app is designed to help violinists practice scales effectively. It provides all the necessary resources for ABRSM Grades 1-5, including sheet music, audio examples, a metronome, and backing tracks to aid in learning and performance.

### What are the key features of this violin practice app?

Key features include notation for every scale with suggested fingering and positioning, example performances for comparison, a built-in metronome for tempo practice, unique backing tracks for each scale, and a test area with recording functionality to assess progress.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the ABRSM Violin Scales Trainer is available for free. It does not contain any in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted practice experience.

### What violin grades does this app cover?

This app covers all scale requirements for ABRSM Violin Grades 1 through 5. It is also suitable for students working on the Initial Grade, which falls within Grade 1.

### How does the Practice Meter work?

The Practice Meter provides a visual overview of your progress. It tracks your usage and highlights which scales you are performing well and which ones require more attention, helping you focus your practice efforts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2024-12-20

Updating interface colours

### 3.4 — 2024-01-18

Minor bug fixes

### 3.3 — 2023-12-21

New branding tweaks, bug fixes and adding AudioKit.

### 3.2 — 2023-12-18

Fixing crash bugs.

### 3.1 — 2023-10-10

Updated ABRSM branding and icon!

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