# Down An Escalator — A Third Music Theory App

> Interactive music theory games for learning scales, intervals, triads, and symbols. (iPhone/iPad app by Belinda Byers.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-an-escalator/id1264640322 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Belinda Byers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263121784)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 112 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-an-escalator/id1264640322/reviews.md

## What is Down An Escalator?

10 Games in one App to improve your Music Theory through play.
Fun interactive games.

Topics include:
	Major and Minor Key Signatures
	Major and Harmonic Minor Scales
	Recognising and Building Major and Perfect Intervals
	Recognising Triads
	Music Symbols and Terms
	Time Signatures
	Rests

Includes in-App Leaderboard to encourage achievement of High Scores.

Some games include ‘Show’ button to display correct answers if you can’t work them out!

Based on areas covered in the book ‘Down an Escalator Backwards’, by Belinda J.Byers

## Key features

- Ten interactive music theory games
- Covers key signatures and scales
- Interval and triad recognition
- Music symbols and terms
- Time signatures and rests
- In-app leaderboard
- Hints available

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/down-an-escalator/id1264640322/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2019-04-10*

Very low quality

### 5/5 — A gem of an app!

*2017-09-07*

This App is a brilliant pre cursor to the Grade 5 Theory app. Challenging games that help you learn as you go along. These tie in brilliantly with the matching workbook by Belinda Byers. By using the leaderboard you can focus on what you need to perfect in each section, ready to move on to the Grade 5 App. Very user friendly and ideal for all ages.

## Frequently asked questions about Down An Escalator

### What music theory topics does Down An Escalator cover?

Down An Escalator covers major and minor key signatures, major and harmonic minor scales, recognizing and building major and perfect intervals, recognizing triads, music symbols and terms, time signatures, and rests.

### How does Down An Escalator help users learn?

It uses ten fun, interactive games to teach music theory concepts. An in-app leaderboard encourages achievement, and a 'Show' button provides correct answers when needed.

### What is the price of Down An Escalator?

Down An Escalator is a paid app priced at $2.99.

### What devices is Down An Escalator available on?

Down An Escalator is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Down An Escalator updated?

The latest version, 1.2, was released on February 26, 2024. Updates are released periodically to improve the app.

### What is the age rating for Down An Escalator?

Down An Escalator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and beginners.

### Does Down An Escalator have ads?

No, Down An Escalator does not contain advertisements.

### Is Down An Escalator based on any specific learning material?

Yes, the games in Down An Escalator are based on areas covered in the book ‘Down an Escalator Backwards’ by Belinda J. Byers.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2024-02-26

Layout updates

### 1.1 — 2020-11-14

Update for new iOS

### 1.0 — 2017-09-01

No release notes.

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