Alto: Musical Instruments

Alto: Musical Instruments

Transpositions and Ranges

6 ratings
6 reviews
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 16, 2009
  • March 31, 2025

Features

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A comprehensive guide to musical instruments, detailing their registers, transpositions, playability, and sound characteristics. Explore dozens of instruments by family, alphabetically, or by score order, with highlighted registers and simple transposition features.

βœ“Instrument registers and transpositions
βœ“Playability and sound characteristics
βœ“Explore by family, alphabet, or score
βœ“Registers highlighted by difficulty/timbre
βœ“Simple transposition feature
βœ“Includes woodwinds, brass, strings, percussion, vocals, and more
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What's New in Alto

2.1

March 31, 2025

- Fixes for vibraphone and bass trombone.

User reviews

Correction, my mistake... Not a scam!

I'm sorry but my original review was very negative, I thought I had been ripped off but in reality I miss read the description of what I purchased... I sent an e-mail to the creator of the app and I got a response and he helped me understand what I purchased.... I'm changing my rating and review because I was wrong and Thank You Eric for responding to my e-mail so promptly and helping me understand the value of what I purchased... I sincerely apologize to everyone for my original review....
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Great app but.

This app has everything it says it has. As a composer Ive found myself going to this app in some situations. Though I spent $5 on this app so there should be frequent updates and more, more, more instruments such as the koto, oboe d'amour, contrabass flute and clarinet, lute, ect. Also show the super altissimo range on the saxophones.
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Nice work

Awesome app. I love it. You know the iPhone's reached platinum when apps of this kind start appearing. Very helpful to have around. I haven't double checked the accuracy of the info yet, but assuming it's all good, this is a great App for composers, arrangers and orchestrators to have handy.

Useless

Does nothing. Ripped off.

A bit expensive for what it is

Great information and nicely arranged but for 4.99? A bit too much for something which is no more than a bunch of lists which can probably be found on the internet. If I had paid .99 I would be happy. Nonetheless, it's very useful for composers to have access to instrument ranges at their fingertips.
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FAQ

What instruments are included in Alto?

Alto covers a wide range of instruments including woodwinds (Piccolo, Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Bassoon), brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba), strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass), keyboards and percussion (Piano, Glockenspiel, Timpani), choral and operatic ranges, harp, and guitars.

How does Alto help with transpositions?

Alto allows you to transpose with a simple tap. It clearly displays the registers and transpositions for each instrument, making it easy to understand and apply.

Is Alto available on Android devices?

Currently, Alto is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed for iOS devices.

What is the age rating for Alto?

Alto has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including young students and educators.

How often is Alto updated?

The app was last updated on March 31, 2025, indicating ongoing support and potential for future improvements and content additions.

What do users like about Alto?

Based on its 4.3-star rating from 6 reviews, users likely appreciate the comprehensive nature of the instrument data and the ease of accessing transposition information.

Does Alto have ads?

No, Alto does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application without any ad interruptions.

What is the price of Alto?

Alto is a paid application priced at $4.99. This one-time purchase provides access to all its features and instrument data.