# capella score reader — Read music scores anywhere

> Mobile application for reading, listening to, and practicing music scores. (iPhone/iPad app by capella-software AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capella-score-reader/id1449570362 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [capella-software AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449570361)
- Category: Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 59 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, Finnish, German (Germany)
- Released: 2019-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capella-score-reader/id1449570362/reviews.md

## What is capella score reader?

capella score reader
Read and listen to music scores anywhere at any time

Open your scores and read, listen, practice, study, perform when and where you like. Practice your part for choir or orchestra. As choir director or conductor study scores. Use capella score reader as digital music stand. 
capella score reader is the most recent offshoot of the capella family.
With many practicing musicians, capella is known to be THE notation software which has been around for more than 25 years. capella is available for Windows and for Mac. Several additional programs, for example for scanning sheet music, complement the capella family – and now it’s capella score reader.

Solo - tutti
Select the Solo button to listen to one single voice. Solo on/off – this can be done during playback at any position in the piece. This way you learn your part efficiently.

Voice filter
When you’re almost there: Mute one or several voices to sing or play along yourself.

Voice extraction
Select a voice extraction for one or several voices – all others are hidden.

Two-finger zoom
With two-finger scroll zoom single spots or get an overview of the entire page.

Page turning with one finger
Slide across the screen as if you would turn pages – the notes will follow.

Change tempo
Control the tempo according to your needs for rehearsal: Slower at the beginning, next time faster.

Navigation
Open your own files. The last used files will be displayed.

Exchange of scores
Receive scores from other musicians, for example via WhatsApp or eMail. Share your scores with other musicians as capella file or PDF.

capella score reader reads these score formats:
- capXML (capella format)
- cap (older capella format)
- MusicXML
- MIDI

Video introduction
A short video introduction shows the most important features. It’s really simple!

We are looking forward to your feedback. Please use the feedback button in the help menu for questions about the app or error reports.

## Key features

- Read and listen to music scores
- Practice individual parts
- Mute specific voices
- Extract single voices
- Two-finger zoom for scores
- One-finger page turning
- Adjustable tempo control

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capella-score-reader/id1449570362/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-07-18, version 8.0.15*

Couldn’t get it to open and play music.  I sent multiple sheet music files to the app and they never registered.

### 3/5 — HOW do I add my own?

*2019-05-29*

It’s got a great tutorial. I can’t figure out how to put my own music on it, though. Send an email? Where? I am glad it’s free, though. This is an app I can navigate for the most part. 

I’ve got an iPhone, btw. And thank you, devs. Keep doing what you’re doing.

**Developer response:** Please touch "Open score", tap the three dots and select one of the options. Best wishes.

### 3/5 — Pages too mobile

*2019-05-21, version 8.0.9*

This reader is welcome and generally good, but there is a major problem with page scrolling. The pages are just too mobile. The slightest swipe sends the score racing through many pages, so that when you succeed in stopping the flow, you have to retrace your steps and find the place you want all over again!  Please slow the scrolling down and prevent unnecessary page movement.  The animated page turning is too counter-intuitive to be useable. I can see the logic you describe, but it’s just plain wrong!

## Frequently asked questions about capella score reader

### What music score formats does capella score reader support?

capella score reader supports several score formats including capXML, older cap files, MusicXML, and MIDI. This allows for compatibility with a wide range of existing scores.

### How can capella score reader help me practice my part?

You can use the 'Solo' button to listen to just your specific voice part, making it easier to learn. The 'Voice filter' also allows you to mute other parts so you can sing or play along.

### Can I change the speed of the music in capella score reader?

Yes, you can change the tempo according to your rehearsal needs. This feature is useful for practicing difficult passages at a slower speed before increasing it.

### How do I share scores with others using capella score reader?

You can exchange scores with other musicians by sending them via WhatsApp or email. Shared scores can be in the capella file format or as a PDF.

### Does capella score reader have ads?

No, capella score reader does not contain advertisements. As it is a free application, users can enjoy an ad-free experience while practicing their music.

### What devices is capella score reader available on?

capella score reader is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be a portable solution for musicians on the go.

### How often is capella score reader updated?

The latest version of capella score reader is 8.0.26, which was last updated on October 22, 2024. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues.

### What is the user feedback like for capella score reader?

Based on the available data, capella score reader has a rating of 2.2 stars from 5 ratings. Users are encouraged to provide feedback through the app's help menu.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0.26 — 2024-10-22

- Adaptation to the new features of capella 10
- Crash when stopping the playback
- Crash when deleting scores

### 8.0.23 — 2022-12-08

Display of all new music notation features (as per capella subscription)

### 8.0.15 — 2021-06-22

New features:
- Reference to score libraries: Use the new button on the "Open score" page to access external score libraries on the Internet, from which you can then open files in the reader
- Mobile Deep Links: Seamless opening of capella files on selected Internet pages, directly in the reader with the browser (e.g. from the capella score library)
- Supports additional language: FR

Bug fixes:
- Fixed a hang when zooming to page width
- Introduction sometimes stopped when turning pages
- Support of the narrow font "Arial Narrow" (e.g. for lyrics)
- Fixed crash during midi import
- Fixed a crash when playing with "Speak Screen" activated

### 8.0.12 — 2019-10-17

Adjustments for iOS 13

### 8.0.11 — 2019-07-11

- Support for further languages: NL, FI
- Corrections of the English translation
- Improvements in score display according to capella versions 8.0.10 and 8.0.11

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