# Jellybean Tunes — Kids Can Read and Write Music > Interactive music education app for children to learn, play, and compose. (iPhone/iPad app by Garry Froehlich.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellybean-tunes/id448230539 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Garry Froehlich](https://appshunter.io/developer/404247866) - Category: Music, Music, Education - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 51 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-07-29 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellybean-tunes/id448230539/reviews.md ## What is Jellybean Tunes? “Excellent lessons, in fact the best lessons I've ever seen on basic music notation for any age. Easy to create your own music.” - Emily's nickname Play, learn and compose with a fun, creative, and colourful introduction to music. By interacting directly with notes on the musical staff, kids can unlock their inner Mozart and unleash their creativity through play, animated lessons, and composing their own songs. - Play along with 12 children’s and classical songs. Sing, record and play back your performances. - Learn note positions, whole notes to eighth notes, sharps and flats, rests, and time signatures on the treble clef with animated lessons. - Compose melodies with the friendly editor. Give them names and pictures from your photo library for that personal touch. Play, record, and play back your performance. We are a dad and mom creating quality apps that we want our own child to use, with a strong respect for privacy. We're thrilled that thousands of teachers and parents agree with us and are making use of our apps in homes and classrooms. This app: - Does not collect and send your personal information to us - Does not contain advertising networks - Does not contain in-app purchases - Does not integrate with social networks - Does not integrate anonymous usage reporting tools (analytics) - Does not contain any links to take a child out of the app We are a member of Moms With Apps. Find out more at www.momswithapps.com ## Key features - Interactive music notation learning - Compose original melodies - Play along with 12 songs - Record and playback performances - Animated lessons - Personalize compositions with images ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellybean-tunes/id448230539/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Educator’s Helper *2018-05-23, version 1.4.3* This app is wonderful for performance using colored handbells. I connect it to the classroom screen and we play our colored pitched percussion by following songs we created or the ones that are included on the app. If the creator of this app would make it so more than one note could be playing at a time with colors, they could sell it to educators for much more $. Also could change the colors of the colors to the plastic tube colors that would be an enormous seller as well. ### 1/5 — Disappointed *2015-03-11, version 1.4.2* Unfortunately, I did not like any of the features in this app. They do not ensure learning and students can easily make mistakes without realizing. ### 4/5 — Good for learning notes, but not perfect... *2014-10-27, version 1.4.1* ------The good------ Excellent lessons, in fact the best lessons I've ever seen on basic music notation for any age. Easy to create your own music. Cute user interface. ------The bad------ No game to help kids memorize note location. No piano keyboard mappings. After playing a song, it's hard to play it again, as the replay option is the only one presented, and that just plays back your rendition of the song. This problem had my daughter in tears, so I hope it gets fixed in a subsequent release. ### 2/5 — Jellybean tunes *2014-07-04, version 1.3* This would be a great app if the notes were correctly written on staff...the space notes should fill the space. The flat and sharp signings are not correctly written either. For line note sharps, the center of the sharp sign needs to have the staff line going through it. I am sorry that I purchased it. ### 3/5 — Jellybean Toons *2013-06-14, version 1.2.5* This is a wonderful app for beginning musicians. The lessons are simple and lots of fun, but you should correct the time signatures which are wrong....Itsy bitsy spider should be 6/8. It would be a good idea to get a musician who had studied music theory to help correct the rhythms on Row your boat. I would use this in elementary school music classes if it was corrected. ### 1/5 — Useless *2013-03-28* Useless. No real note reading, no "name the note" exercises ### 2/5 — Needs base clef *2013-01-10, version 1.2.5* This is a nice program, but I wish it had bass clef too. ### 5/5 — Jellybean tunes! *2012-12-06, version 1.2.5* We just won a code for this. I have two daughter's a 1 year old and 2.5 year old. We've been playing since I got the app and my 2.5 year old loves it her favorite is twinkle little star. I think it would be fun to add what the notes are, maybe have the notes pop like a balloon when you touch them, have different speeds that the song plays on, maybe add some graphics that corresponds to each song. Like a spider going up the spout, rain coming down to make it more interactive for little ones. Fun, app we love it look forward to more songs, holidays, ect... Thank you for creating a fun app. Maybe make this app education like your holiday app teach the different notes, bars I think that would be awesome if you did I know many moms who would purchase if you did that. ### 4/5 — Jellybean tunes *2012-11-28, version 1.2.5* This is a cute app. I love the lessons for slightly older kids who are ready to learn about music as they are simple to understand and follow. They are a little dry for younger children. But I love that kids do not have to go thru the lessons to play the tunes. Kids who just love to play around can go straight to the tunes and start without any lessons or instructions because the app is so simple. The playback feature was a great hit with my kids as they could hear and watch the tune they made by touching the notes. Overall a great little app for beginning musicians! ### 3/5 — Clear introduction to music notation but US terms used *2012-09-30* Quick look at this app shows that while it's nice and slowly paced for young children (with opportunities for interaction) it teaches eighth, quarter beats etc rather than UK system of crotchets quavers etc so doesn't fit in with my child's music lessons. ## Frequently asked questions about Jellybean Tunes ### What is Jellybean Tunes? Jellybean Tunes is a music education app designed for children. It helps them learn music notation, play along with songs, and compose their own melodies through interactive lessons and a creative editor. ### How much does Jellybean Tunes cost? Jellybean Tunes is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions. ### What devices support Jellybean Tunes? Currently, Jellybean Tunes is supported on iPads. It was last updated on June 6, 2017, with version 1.4.3. ### Is Jellybean Tunes safe for children? Yes, Jellybean Tunes is designed with a strong respect for privacy. It does not collect personal information, contain ads, or link out of the app, making it safe for young users. ### What age is Jellybean Tunes recommended for? Jellybean Tunes is recommended for children aged 4 and up. The app's content and interface are tailored for early learners interested in music. ### Can I compose my own music with Jellybean Tunes? Yes, Jellybean Tunes features a friendly editor that allows children to compose their own melodies. They can name their compositions and add pictures from their photo library. ### Does Jellybean Tunes offer offline play? The provided information does not explicitly state whether Jellybean Tunes supports offline play. However, its focus on learning and composition suggests it may function without a constant internet connection. ### How often is Jellybean Tunes updated? Jellybean Tunes was last updated on June 6, 2017. While updates may not be frequent, the app is stable and has received positive feedback. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4.3 — 2017-06-06 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Compatibility update Corrected issue where new songs might not be saved correctly ### 1.4.2 — 2015-01-06 Thanks for all of your comments and suggestions. - New quizzes (under Learn) to help memorize and recognize note positions. - Kids can immediately play a song again in play mode. - Better control of tempo in create mode. ### 1.4.1 — 2014-09-20 Fixes compatibility issues with iOS 8. No more sharp rests! Thank you. If you have a few minutes, please leave a review. It really does make a big difference for independent app developers. ### 1.4 — 2014-07-21 Improvements to music notation and lessons. ### 1.3 — 2013-12-14 Corrects compatibility issue with iOS 7. ## Apps similar to Jellybean Tunes | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jazz Scales Trainer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-scales-trainer/id1621849274) | 3.0 (2) | $2.99 | Music | | [Piano *](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piano/id464551137) | 4.3 (23) | $0.99 | Music | | [Ludwig van Beethoven](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ludwig-van-beethoven/id1509735310) | 4.3 (3) | $2.99 | Music | | [Bastien Interval Flashcards](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bastien-interval-flashcards/id1489253659) | 5.0 (1) | $2.99 | Music | | [Trance-Energy Radio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trance-energy-radio/id1543377320) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Music | | [LEMON - Metronome App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemon-metronome-app/id1662059761) | 5.0 (17) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Garry Froehlich - [Vancouver's Lost Creeks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vancouvers-lost-creeks/id6475321906) All apps by Garry Froehlich: https://appshunter.io/developer/404247866 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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