# Brass Up!

> Brass instrument fingering simulator for practice and learning. (iPhone/iPad app by IdeateGames.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-up/id446654401 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [IdeateGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/446654404)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.70/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-07-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-up/id446654401/reviews.md

## What is Brass Up!?

Simulate fingerings for true practice of most of the valve brass instruments, in any of 12 keys. Random notes are presented in the selected key, or select scales or Arban-style exercises. Learn mode (shows fingerings) and drill mode. Reference lookup of all notes in all 12 keys. Alternate fingerings included and accepted. Trumpet, euphonium, baritone, b-flat and e-flat tuba, french horn. 3-valve, 4-valve, and 3+1 valve configurations.

## Key features

- Fingering simulation for valve brass instruments
- Support for 12 keys
- Random notes, scales, and Arban exercises
- Learn and drill modes
- Note reference lookup
- Alternate fingering support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brass-up/id446654401/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Fingerings

*2025-09-26*

I am not one to usually write public reviews but for an app that is trying to teach people how to play an instrument something needs to be said. I play the double horn and have for a few years, the fingerings that are being displayed are wrong yet not only that, it counts alternate fingerings wrong as-well.

### 4/5 — Fun!

*2025-08-29*

I like how you can change the instrument, change the range, and do scales. I was doing the random notes on the tuba, I’m a tuba player myself so this app is really easy, I got a score of 899 in less than 2 minutes. Recommend if you like music or play brass.

### 4/5 — Very helpful until now

*2024-09-17*

This was a great app man this helped me with all my scales but now whenever i press notelook up it just turns grey?? I download the app on my computer and it does the same thing. Is this a bug or a setting please help because I enjoy using this app a lot.

### 2/5 — Most of the way there!

*2024-09-11*

I’m using it to learn to sight read Euphonium (but do have years on trumpet), and as of Sep 2024 it’s most of the way there, but has a few critical (but probably easy to fix) issues that make it impossible to use.

The biggest is that the timing on finger presses is too narrow. If one finger is a couple milliseconds too late, it’s counted as a miss.

The second problem is that any combination including the 4th valve is always considered a miss.

I feel like this app meets all the checkboxes on paper, but that it never got a round of testing by anyone that actually using it.

### 4/5 — Please add F tuba 🙏🏽

*2023-12-07*

Please add F tuba 🙏🏽

### 5/5 — Cool app

*2023-10-21*

I’m really enjoying this app

### 1/5 — Fingering

*2021-11-30*

Fingerings on double French horn is wrong

### 5/5 — Great

*2021-02-23*

Helps to learn fingerings in different keys.

### 5/5 — Very good

*2020-10-17*

This is a great way to practice note recognition and this helped me learn sharps so much more easily. Though its only an idea i thing full  arpeggios and scales would be a good update at some point for visualization but as its stands a great way to keep up with fingerings

### 5/5 — Great for learning a new instrument

*2016-05-26*

This app continues to get better each update. Exercise and scale mode are great for practicing.

## Frequently asked questions about Brass Up!

### What brass instruments does Brass Up! support?

Brass Up! supports trumpet, euphonium, baritone, b-flat and e-flat tuba, and French horn. It accommodates 3-valve, 4-valve, and 3+1 valve configurations.

### Can I practice in different keys with Brass Up!?

Yes, Brass Up! allows you to simulate fingerings in any of 12 different keys. You can also choose to practice with random notes, scales, or Arban-style exercises.

### Does Brass Up! have ads?

No, Brass Up! is ad-free. The app does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted practice experience.

### What is the update frequency for Brass Up!?

Brass Up! was last updated on December 3, 2024, indicating active development and support. The current version is 7.20.

### What devices is Brass Up! available on?

Brass Up! is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How does the learning mode in Brass Up! work?

The learning mode in Brass Up! shows you the correct fingerings for the notes presented. This is ideal for beginners or for learning new exercises and scales.

### What is the user rating for Brass Up!?

Brass Up! has a user rating of 3.0 stars from 22 ratings. This feedback helps inform future development and improvements.

### Can Brass Up! be used offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, as a fingering simulator, it is likely designed to function without an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.20 — 2024-12-03

Added fingerings for F tuba.
Fixed problem with menu on iPhone 16.

### 7.10 — 2024-08-26

Rewrite of most of the code, simplifying (fewer bugs).
Many fixes to ranges, some fixes to pitches.
New low notes for tuba.
Several miscellaneous bug fixes.

### 7.01 — 2024-07-21

Added Alto Trombone.
Fixed ranges for several instruments in scales and exercises.

### 6.30 — 2022-11-17

Fixed bug of notes too low for E-flat tuba and French Horn in some exercises and scales.

### 6.20 — 2021-10-25

Several minor bug fixes.
Security update.

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