# Monster Musician:Reading Game — Band Choir Orchestra Practice > Interactive music reading practice game with real-time feedback. (iPhone/iPad app by Noelle Fabian.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-musicianreading-game/id1350293332 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Noelle Fabian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350293331) - Category: Music, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.30/5 from 124 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 281 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-12-12 - Data updated: 2026-09-11 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-musicianreading-game/id1350293332/reviews.md ## What is Monster Musician? ASK US ABOUT OUR PILOT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS! The future of reading and playing music starts with a game. Welcome to version 2.0 ! "I've never seen anything like it. My students love it and are really excited to practice!" - Ryan H., Band Director-Olinda Elementary Professional trumpet player, Los Angeles "The Dallas Winds has used MMR at our summer band camp and the kids loved it. Their reading improved remarkably over just a week. I spent a long time testing it before we used it and enjoyed it immensely. Good self directed learning. High level of engagement makes you want to get to the next level" Todd Toney Director of Education, Dallas Winds Features: +Interactive musical notation practicing game that uses the iPhone's mic to pick up live instrumental or vocal input. +Score page that provides immediate accuracy feedback +Curriculum that trains rhythm and intervals in a systematic way +Scrolling score trains eyes to read ahead and encourages "not stopping" +Options to mail/share your score +Video lessons from the pros +Leader Boards to compete with fiends +Rhythm generator for infinite practicing options +Expanding library of books and beats The Monster Musician Reader, the world's first interactive game that targets and builds the skills necessary for successful music reading. The musician plays her or his instrument or sings directly into the app and gets evaluated on their performance in real-time. Really though, it's just a game. As creator and pro-musician, Noelle Fabian puts it, "Imagine if your sheet music and the video game "Guitar Hero" had a baby. It's epic." Based on sight reading and language research, specifically designed curriculum familiarizes the player with different rhythmic combinations and intervals. Backing grooves provide the player with a beat while music scrolls across the screen. Great for musical speed-reading. For an extra challenge- pick a tricky key! The goal is to "feed" our friend "Hangry Jim" your right notes as you go. You are then awarded a score from Jim based upon your performance. Don't like your score? Play it again! The app itself and the first few books are no charge. Additional books can be purchased in the "music store". Some basic music knowledge/ability is recommended when starting to play as this is a supplement to other forms of instrumental practice. Using headphones also helps with increased accuracy. While the app can be played by any person or instrument able to sustain a pitch, we currently have the app optimized for woodwinds and brass instruments. Our current, yet ever-increasing, optimized instrument list: # Voice (bass clef, treble clef) # Concert pitch: Treble Clef - good for piano, mallet, or string instruments # Concert pitch: Bass Clef- good for piano, mallet, or string instruments * Recorder * Piccolo * Flute * Oboe * Clarinet * Bass Clarinet * Alto Sax * Tenor Sax * Bari Sax * Bassoon _ Trumpet _ French Horn _ Trombone _ Euphonium _ Tuba % Violin % Viola % Cello % Bass % Guitar ^ Bell Kit ^ Xylophone ^ Piano We love working with school band, choir and orchestra and programs! Email us if you wish for your music program to be considered for our pilot program. ## Key features - Interactive musical notation practice - Real-time accuracy feedback via microphone - Systematic rhythm and interval training - Scrolling score for speed reading - Video lessons from professionals - Leaderboards for competition - Rhythm generator for practice ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month | | Yearly Subscription | $35.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Book 3 | $1.99 | one-time | | Book 4 | $1.99 | one-time | | Book 5 | $1.99 | one-time | | Books 3-8 | $9.99 | one-time | | Book 6 | $1.99 | one-time | | Book 7 | $1.99 | one-time | | Book 8 | $1.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 20) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-musicianreading-game/id1350293332/reviews.md ### 1/5 — "Meh" *2022-10-05, version 1.0.3* Does not track well - background music is irrelevant to what is on screen as far as key signature or even steady beat. Discouraging for anyone, even this music teacher! I don't reccomend for anyone serious about improving their music skills. Nice toy though. ### 4/5 — So much potential - just not quite there yet *2022-02-18* I LOVE the idea of this app, i'm a guitar teacher and really have struggled to make sight reading fun fo my students and this is app has the potentially to be game changing. sadly the app is a bit laggy which makes rhythm tracking very poor notes wise it isnt too bad. I've looked through similar apps to this I.e Skoove and simply piano but they only really support piano reading not other instrumtents such as guitar, flute voilin etc etc and this app could really fill that gap in the market. (AND I WOULD LOVE IT TOO) If the app would be more sturdy i would happily pay the same subscription price as simply pianos $120 a year fee! some things i would like to see are; some well known pieces (could start with some pieces that are in the public domain?) I would happily be prepared to buy these similar to an itunes download. Books tackling multiple notes at the same time Better rhythm tracking ### 3/5 — Songs *2021-11-06, version 1.0.3* There should be more modern songs in this app to make people want to play this app. ### 2/5 — Frustrating *2020-10-12, version 2.0.3* I am a professional musician and I can’t get more than 50% on rhythm when singing, even on the easiest setting. There must be something wrong with the calibration. I wouldn’t share this with my students because it would be frustrating for them to play or sing something perfectly but get bad feedback. Great interface and accompaniments though, and I love the inclusion of a lesson at the top of each book. ### 5/5 — A great rhythm method! *2020-06-27, version 1.2.3* I’m a trombonist and use this app with my students. I like to assign it as a lesson supplement for them to use during the week to help with reading and the results have been great. Nightly recommend ### 5/5 — Fantastic on so many levels! *2020-04-29, version 1.1.7* This is the best and most engaging music reader app I have encountered! So many levels to fit every student’s needs and truly fun! We will be sending information on this music reader app to all of our young musicians. I highly recommend this one. Michelle Joseph Orman Executive Director Colorado Youth Symphony Orchestras ### 5/5 — Exactly what I'm looking for! *2020-04-28, version 1.1.7* I've been looking for an app for my band students that is similar to Piano Maestros but for band/orchestra instruments! Here it is! This makes learning an instrument fun by combining a method book progression, smartmusic listening, and rock band style points! I think this app can go far in meeting the needs of beginner band students anywhere! ### 5/5 — Good start *2020-03-10, version 1.1.7* So far I like using with students a ton. Range is an issue. For instance, trombone book 2 d minor should not be below the staff. Haven’t checked out other instruments but keep making improvements and corrections. I would love to use it even more! ### 5/5 — Music teacher *2019-02-11, version 1.0* This is a joy to use and and a lot of fun for all ages! An excellent resource for teachers and students! Who doesn’t want to improve their site reading abilities!! Thank you for creating it!! ### 4/5 — Great app but didn’t work for me *2019-01-24, version 1.0* I wish this app could hear my mandolin:-( rooks like a fun way to practice site reading for learning a new instrument. It could detect that I was playing but not the notes. ## Frequently asked questions about Monster Musician ### What does Monster Musician: Reading Game do? This app is an interactive game designed to improve music reading skills. It uses your device's microphone to listen to your instrumental or vocal input and provides immediate feedback on your accuracy. The game features a curriculum that systematically trains rhythm and intervals, and a scrolling score that helps develop speed reading abilities. ### What are the key features of this music practice app? Key features include an interactive musical notation practice game that uses the microphone for live input, immediate accuracy feedback, a curriculum for rhythm and interval training, and a scrolling score to encourage reading ahead. It also offers video lessons, leaderboards, a rhythm generator, and an expanding library of books and beats. ### How much does Monster Musician: Reading Game cost? The app itself and the first few books are free to use. Additional books and content can be purchased from the in-app music store, making it a freemium model. ### What instruments is this app optimized for? While the app can be used by any person or instrument capable of sustaining a pitch, it is currently optimized for woodwind and brass instruments. It also supports voice, and concert pitch instruments like piano, mallet, and string instruments, as well as the recorder and violin. ### Who is this app best suited for? This app is ideal for musicians who want to supplement their instrumental practice with an engaging and interactive game. Some basic music knowledge or ability is recommended to get the most out of the experience, particularly for improving musical speed-reading and note accuracy. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0.10 — 2021-08-08 Did a little "summer cleaning" Removed seasonal books ### 2.0.9 — 2021-05-26 Bug fixes: for viola pitch detection ### 2.0.8 — 2021-05-22 Instrument range (moved viola up an octave) Bug fixes ### 2.0.7 — 2021-05-16 Bug fixes (xylophone) ### 2.0.6 — 2021-03-04 Now available for your MacOS laptop/desktop! 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