# Gur Shabad Keertan — Kirtan learning made easy

> Gurmat Keertan learning and teaching tool with notation player and virtual instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Ranjeet Singh Devgun.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gur-shabad-keertan/id1516235284 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ranjeet Singh Devgun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115016613)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 875 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gur-shabad-keertan/id1516235284/reviews.md

## What is Gur Shabad Keertan?

Gur Shabad Keertan app is Built to Accelerate Teaching and Learning Gurmat Keertan.

This app is designed with one goal in mind, and that is to accelerate the teaching and learning process of Gurmat Music wherever you go, with or without real instruments.

Inspiration to design this application comes from the fact that there are some of the best books available by great composers/raagis who have added notations in various taals in the designated Raagas. Couple of books by Dr. Gurnam Singh Ji, Bhai Avtar Singh Ji and Gurcharan Singh Ji. For such notations, beginners find difficult to read those notations. To make it easy, there are tons of online videos, many of Kirtanias have contributed.

Features List:

- GurShabadKeertan brings you a complete Notation player which shows you Taal, Notes, Gurbani (in notation format) and Gurbani in complete form.
- You have basic and important instruments: Tanpura, Tabla, Harmonium, Rabab, Sur Peti.
- Sur Mandal, Manjira and other instruments will be provided with future upgrades.
- This app introduces you to the 31 Raags of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and brings new compositions composed by Dr. Gurnam Singh Ji himself.
- So you have 31 Raags, Aaroh, Avroh, Pakad notations Sur Vishars, Shaan of Each Raag and One Beginner level composition for each Raag.
- App also highlights a level based approach for learning 31 Raag, e.g. Raags from Bilawal Thaat could be the first Raags, a very beginner student can start with.
- You can export notations in PDF format with complete Raag, Shabad, Notation, instructor notes etc. Since this app is designed only for iOS/iPadOS because of limitations on other platforms, users are provided an option to export Audio loops of the notations to other platform users.
- You can export notation as a MIDI file to use in your favourite DAW.
- One of the most powerful features is to be able to Share the notations with others. Example, as an Instructor you could share the notation with students and ask them to practice and come back.
- In your teaching/learning process, you want to record and share with others, e.g. as Instructor you likely want to send your recording to a student or student want to share with the instructor. This app gives you an option to do Notation and Audio Recording.
- On top of Audio Recording, you also have an option to do Audio + Screen Recording. This allows for review of Sur,Taal, Gurbani and by highlighting things like timing of singing vs notation player, correct pronunciation, etc.
- This app brings you a complete Tabla/Jodi Player as well with most commonly used taals and especially in Gurmat Music and in a beautiful and intuitive way.
- A highly responsive Pitch monitor to practice and improve your voice or for tuning instruments. (There is another App which I developed called SaajTuner and it will be decommissioned soon and will be integrated with GurShabadKeertan).
- This app was not possible without BaniDB which is the most accurate and complete Gurbani Database from Khalis Foundation and hence the app provides you complete Shabads with Transliteration, Translation Options etc, so you have complete Shabad in one app and you don’t need to open e.g. Side by Side.

## Key features

- Notation player with Taal, Notes, and Gurbani
- Virtual instruments: Tanpura, Tabla, Harmonium, Rabab
- Learn 31 Raags of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji
- PDF and MIDI notation export
- Share notations and recordings
- Audio and screen recording
- Tabla/Jodi player with common taals

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essential Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner 31 Raag Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Basic Features | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gur-shabad-keertan/id1516235284/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-10-07*

I am a dilruba player, and this app is really great

**Developer response:** Thank you

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2024-10-04*

Amazing Application! This making it so much easier to practice and learn new compositions.

**Developer response:** Thank you for trying and writing feedback.

### 5/5 — Thank you.

*2021-11-29*

Nice compendium of Ragas. 
Would be nice to include a Shabad for each of the Raaga.

**Developer response:** Thanks. There is at least each Shabad, please use drop down to select. Also includes YouTube videos

### 5/5 — Feels good after years separation

*2020-11-23*

It is a good app.firstly when I heard the sound ,felt exactly like Harmonium.zoom out option helped to lay out keys better..
This is my first Harmonium app.very glad to see on my Pro iPad and on the App Store..! Thank you dear developer.

### 5/5 — Wish u guys made this app 20 years ago

*2020-06-20*

If possible add Rabab and traditional 5note per string Saranda figures too.

**Developer response:** Thank you sir for the feedback. I agree we should have had this long ago. This is just the beginning. Lot of stuff coming. Need blessings to continue the work. Figures sure will add with next releases.

## Frequently asked questions about Gur Shabad Keertan

### What is Gur Shabad Keertan?

Gur Shabad Keertan is an application designed to accelerate the teaching and learning of Gurmat Keertan, a form of Sikh devotional music. It provides tools like a notation player, virtual instruments, and detailed lessons on various Raags.

### What instruments are included in Gur Shabad Keertan?

The app currently includes basic and important instruments such as Tanpura, Tabla, Harmonium, Rabab, and Sur Peti. Future upgrades are planned to include Sur Mandal and Manjira.

### Can I export my notations from Gur Shabad Keertan?

Yes, you can export notations in PDF format, including complete Raag, Shabad, and instructor notes. You can also export audio loops to other platforms and notation as a MIDI file for use in DAWs.

### Does Gur Shabad Keertan offer recording features?

Yes, Gur Shabad Keertan offers both notation and audio recording capabilities. It also provides an option for audio + screen recording, which is useful for reviewing performance against notations and pronunciation.

### How does Gur Shabad Keertan teach Raags?

The app introduces the 31 Raags of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and includes new compositions. It features a level-based approach for learning, suggesting Raags from specific Thaats as starting points for beginners.

### What is the age rating for Gur Shabad Keertan?

Gur Shabad Keertan has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young learners and children interested in music.

### On which devices can I use Gur Shabad Keertan?

Gur Shabad Keertan is available on Apple devices, including Mac, iPhone, and iPad, due to platform limitations on other operating systems.

### How often is Gur Shabad Keertan updated?

The app was last updated on October 18, 2024, with version 3.1. This indicates regular updates to improve features and add new content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2024-10-18

- Few Bug fixes and GUI Updates.
- Taal Player and Jodi samples Updated.
- Added More Alankars and Naam Simran Notations.

### 3.0 — 2024-10-04

A Complete Rewrite of Gur Shabad Keertan Application using powerful Swiftui, AudioUnits written in C++ to provide users the features and performance needed to practice anytime and anywhere.
Also Introduces to Prescribed forms of 31 Basic Raags of Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. And provides you with Shaan, Beginner Level Composition, WaheGuru Simran, Alankars and on top the app uses most accurate BaniDB by Khalis Foundation.

### 2.02 — 2020-12-07

- Application size reduced significantly. Audio resources moved to the web.
- Notations loading becomes faster.
- Fixed minor bugs while rendering on iPhones with notch and rounded corners.
- Minor bug fixes.

### 1.03 — 2020-07-26

New addition:
- Added 8 Notations of Sargams with Teentaal.

Bug fixes
- Notation truncation bug fix on iPhones.
- Scale issues for lower scales.
- Reduced file size of audios distributed with the application

### 1.0 — 2020-06-06

No release notes.

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All apps by Ranjeet Singh Devgun: https://appshunter.io/developer/1115016613

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