# Music Theory Rhythms — Rhythmic Performance Accuracy

> Music theory app for practicing rhythmic and polyrhythmic skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Q. Kelly.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-rhythms/id511632036 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-rhythms/id511632036/reviews.md

## What is Music Theory Rhythms?

Teachers, students and professional musicians: Work on your rhythmic and polyrhythmic skills. Develop better hand independence with two lines of rhythms. From very simple to nearly impossible. Sight reading rhythms won't be a problem anymore. Includes a 'Grade Book' list of all saved results that you can print or send. 

Customize:
• Time signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 or 5/4. 
• Number of measures: 4 to 16. 
• One or two lines of rhythms. 
• One, two, or three pitches per line. 
• With or without rests. 
• Any combination of note/rest values you want: Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, Sixteenth, Dotted Half, Dotted Quarter, Dotted Eighth, Triplet Half, Triplet Quarter, and Triplet Eighths. 
• Exclude grading note durations to better test percussionists or to focus on accuracy alone. 
• Listen to the rhythm before and after you attempt playing it.
• Tempo 30 to 150 bpm. The required accuracy of attacks and sustains changes with the tempo selected, so if you slow down the rhythm, you need to be more accurate. Likewise, faster tempos will give you a bigger 'window' but it'll be going by faster.
• On/Off scrolling line of current location. 

The Grade Book is filterable by name.
Grades include the name, date and time the quiz was taken, all relevant settings (note values included, rests, length, etc.), and score (percentage and letter grade).

## Key features

- Rhythmic and polyrhythmic skill development
- Hand independence exercises
- Customizable time signatures and measures
- Adjustable note/rest values
- Tempo control with accuracy adjustment
- Grade Book for saving and printing results

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-theory-rhythms/id511632036/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Extraordinary!

*2014-09-24*

This is a truly remarkable rhythm training and rhythm sight reading application that is unlike any other. With this app you can accurately find out how well you are able to keep time, or make a game of keeping time by comparing your "rhythm test" score to a friend's test score, using the same rhythm (if you are up to that challenge).

This is a mature app with many options and configurations. The interface is simple and well thought-out, so everything behaves like your fingers expect. The graphics are smooth, easy on the eyes, and well executed.

There are essentially two modes: a playback mode, and a record mode, which equate to rhythm skill practice and testing. In the playback mode the computer plays what are presumably algorithmically-generated rhythms, and renders correct musical notation of each rhythm, animated with a time bar that sweeps across the screen during playback. You can listen (and watch) a rhythm as many times as you like, so you can really get a pattern down before testing yourself. To really expand the possibilities you can choose what rhythm elements to include or exclude when the app builds the next rhythm.

When you enter the "test" mode you get three chances to beat your score. As you play, by tapping an area of the screen, small diamonds appear where each note you play starts and ends. Since the computer is sub-millisecond accurate, you will be hard pressed to score 100% on most of the tests, but you get a school-themed scorecard that makes it fun to see what grade you earned for your rhythmic performance. You can also choose what rhythm elements you want to practice (i.e. triplets, eighth notes, etc.),  and set it up so you can practice with one or two hands. Good luck getting more than 80% on the two-handed tests!

If you want to improve your skills as a percussionist, or if you want to improve your rhythmic sight reading skills as any kind of musician, you should seriously consider this app.

### 2/5 — Not worth five bucks

*2013-03-30*

This app does not create realistic rhythms like you would find in an actual piece of music. One the more difficult parts of reading rhythms are ties, where the notation spans across bars. Ties and bars aren't included.

### 5/5 — Landscape Mode for ipad !!!!!!

*2013-01-11*

Please provide landscape mode for ipad !!!!,   Thank you.

### 4/5 — Beginner NOT!  Advanced GREAT!

*2012-11-02*

OK, so I am an elementary school teacher of general music.  I was looking for an app that I could use in my classroom.  This is NOT it!  Great for adult and/or accomplished musician to practice sight reading rhythms, but to get to the level I needed I had to limit the program to 4 beats since that is where we start out, and this program doesn't have bar lines.  It displays continually generated rhythms that don't fit into 4 beat patterns, nor does it display bar lines!!!  Summary:  great for advanced students, but not what I need as an elementary school music specialist.

### 5/5 — A unique trainer

*2012-04-03*

Finally! A rhythm trainer that works both your hands. This app is great for piano players and students practicing their rhythm sight reading.  Other apps just make you tap with one finger.

## Frequently asked questions about Music Theory Rhythms

### What is Music Theory Rhythms?

Music Theory Rhythms is a paid application designed to help musicians improve their rhythmic and polyrhythmic skills. It offers customizable exercises for hand independence and sight-reading practice.

### Who is Music Theory Rhythms for?

This app is intended for music teachers, students, and professional musicians who want to refine their rhythmic accuracy and performance capabilities.

### What customization options are available in Music Theory Rhythms?

Users can customize time signatures, number of measures, rhythm lines, note/rest values, tempo, and whether to include rests or exclude grading for specific durations.

### Can I track my progress with Music Theory Rhythms?

Yes, the app features a 'Grade Book' that saves all quiz results, including settings and scores, which can be printed or shared.

### Does Music Theory Rhythms have ads?

No, Music Theory Rhythms does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application without ads.

### What devices does Music Theory Rhythms support?

Music Theory Rhythms is currently supported on iPads.

### How often is Music Theory Rhythms updated?

The latest version is 5.0, and the app was last updated on January 7, 2026, indicating regular updates.

### What is the price of Music Theory Rhythms?

Music Theory Rhythms is available for a one-time purchase of $3.99.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2026-01-07

Updated for compatibility and functionality.

### 4.0 — 2022-04-17

Major update for compatibility and functionality. Added dotted eighth and sixteenth note values. Added non-octave intervals between rhythmic lines.

### 3.5 — 2019-01-11

Major update for compatibility and functionality.

### 3.0 — 2015-12-05

Updated for iPad Pro. Scrolling line is now removable. Small bug fixes and other improvements.

### 2.0 — 2014-07-03

Added landscape orientation, updated interface.
Major upgrade to stability and efficiency.

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