# Name That Note

> Interactive music note spelling quiz for improving sight-reading skills. (iPhone/iPad app by Bamsworld.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-note/id556292142 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bamsworld](https://appshunter.io/developer/431876443)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.2 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-09-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-note/id556292142/reviews.md

## What is Name That Note?

Test yourself to help improve reading of music in a fun way!!!

Name That Note is a note spelling quiz for all ages. Whether you’re a novice at reading music or a virtuoso this app offers a challenge at any level.

Similarly to how we learn to recognise the individual letters of the alphabet, Name That Note can help you learn the note names on a staff (stave).

Select from treble, bass or both clefs.

There are three levels difficulty:-

1.    Beginner Level - Answer 10 questions with 6 seconds allowed per question. Note positions are restricted to 1 ledger line above and below the staff. There are no accidentals or key signatures.

2.    Intermediate Level - Answer 20 questions with 3 seconds allowed per question. Note positions are restricted to 2 ledger lines above and below the staff. Accidentals are introduced but without key signatures.

3.    Advanced Level - Answer 30 questions with 2 seconds allowed per question. Note positions can extend as far as 4 ledger spaces either side of the staff. Key signatures are introduced to really test your note reading skills!

Fluent note reading requires a certain amount of memorising positions on a staff, recognising accidentals and knowing key signatures.
    Name That Note uses a ‘flash card style’ way of displaying the question along with four answers, one correct and three incorrect, to choose from.
    Just like a multiple choice question only one answer is the correct one.
    After an answer is selected, or the time limit for that question runs out, the correct answer is displayed briefly before going to the next question.
    Once there are no more questions a total score is given.

Now you can turn the timer off to enable 'practice mode'. This great feature allows you to simply take your time when you're learning. And if you feel like more of a challenge you can enable 'continuous mode'.

 When in both continuous mode and practice mode the questions never end and a percentage of correctness is displayed. However when the timer is turned on and continuous mode is enabled, the game will go on indefinitely until an incorrect answer is given. When this occurs a score is given for the total number of questions answered consecutively.

## Key features

- Note spelling quiz
- Treble, bass, or both clefs
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Timed and untimed practice modes
- Flashcard-style questions
- Score tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/name-that-note/id556292142/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It’s bad!

*2025-08-14*

I hate it. Always something wrong pls fix. It even told me wrong information??? Why? This should not be a thing if it is completely wrong 😑

### 2/5 — Can improve

*2025-06-30, version 2.0*

Great app, but can barely see the notes.  Needs better visibility.

### 1/5 — It’s too dark.

*2024-10-29*

The screen was too dark for me. I wish it was white like in the photos.

### 2/5 — Your update is terrible

*2024-07-22*

This WAS a great app. Yalls update is confusing and hard to understand. We keep clicking treble clef only and it immediately quizzes my kids on the bass clef. Also, we can barely see the notes because the notes are black against a dark blue background. Please change it back!!

### 1/5 — What is this

*2024-06-05*

I downloaded the app to my iPhone. But there is a big orange triangle that t cannot get rid of. Suggestion?

### 2/5 — Can’t see the notes

*2024-05-25*

Sorry, but the black staff on blue background is very hard to see. I can’t find a setting to change this.

### 2/5 — Need help

*2024-02-23*

Hi, I've downloaded this app and the background looks dark and notes are not easy to read. Is there any way to fix that?

### 1/5 — Poor design

*2024-02-20, version 2.0*

Very difficult to see the note you're supposed to be naming since the backdrop is a giant bass clef that masks the note shown. It's also difficult to see the actual clef indicated because of the poorly selected colour contrast. And, that giant background bass clef. Which also makes you instinctively read the note as a bass clef note. 

Maybe helpful without the timer, but there are better apps out there.

### 4/5 — I have a suggestion

*2022-11-22*

Hello Namethatnote. I am a beginning musician and I was wondering if you guys could add a ledger line only mode/staff only modes. This is because while I know the staff notes, I need to work on memorizing the ledger line notes. And the current mode only go up to I think 2 ledger lines above or below the staff. So if you’re taking suggestions, please consider implementing this into your already amazing app. Thank you!

### 4/5 — Great game but needs more levels

*2022-04-25, version 2.0*

This is a brilliant little game and has definitely improved my sight reading. The only reason for my 4*s instead of 5*s is because the jump from beginner to intermediate is quite big and then intermediate to advanced is another big gap. If there were a few levels in between then I'd find this game more motivating and enjoyable. It's easy to feel like I'm not making much progress when I'm scoring 10/10 on beginner but 1/10 on intermediate. 

Could you please add some more levels?

## Frequently asked questions about Name That Note

### What does Name That Note do?

Name That Note is a note spelling quiz designed to help users improve their ability to read music. It presents musical notes on a staff and challenges users to identify their names. The app aims to make learning note recognition fun and accessible for all ages and skill levels.

### What are the key features of Name That Note?

The app offers a note spelling quiz with options for treble, bass, or both clefs. It features three difficulty levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) with varying question counts, time limits, and complexity. Users can also utilize 'practice mode' to turn off the timer and 'continuous mode' for endless play.

### Is Name That Note free to use?

Yes, Name That Note is a free application. The provided information indicates that the app does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting it is entirely free for users.

### What are the different difficulty levels?

The app offers three difficulty levels: Beginner (10 questions, 6 seconds each, limited note range, no accidentals/key signatures), Intermediate (20 questions, 3 seconds each, wider note range, accidentals introduced), and Advanced (30 questions, 2 seconds each, extensive note range, key signatures included).

### How can I use Name That Note to practice music reading?

You can use Name That Note by selecting your preferred clef and difficulty level. For a more relaxed learning experience, turn on 'practice mode' to remove the timer. 'Continuous mode' allows for extended play, either with a timer for score-based challenges or without for focused learning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2016-03-22

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• added feature to turn off the timer to enable practice mode
• added feature for continuous game play
• new icon
• supports both portrait and landscape orientations
• supports split screen for devices that have that feature
• native support for 32 and 64 bit devices

### 1.3 — 2013-05-31

• Optimised for devices with 4-Inch retina displays.
• Improved graphics for the clefs displayed in each question.

### 1.2 — 2013-02-20

• Improved the way questions are generated.
• No questions are repeated consecutively when answered correctly.
• Duplicate questions may be generated consecutively if the answer given is incorrect, or no answer was given.

### 1.1 — 2012-09-15

Universal app.

### 1.0 — 2012-09-04

No release notes.

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