# Nota ABC - Session Trad Tunes — Irish Scores - Music Notation > Manage and browse a large collection of traditional music tunes. (iPhone/iPad app by Davide Benini.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-abc-session-trad-tunes/id6446770292 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Davide Benini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488928246) - Category: Music, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.6 · 206 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-05-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-abc-session-trad-tunes/id6446770292/reviews.md ## What is Nota ABC? Nota ABC, the simplest way to manage your ABC tunes collection Nota ABC is a new app that lets you manage and browser your ABC. It features a zoomable score, a rich audio player and many customizable options. A RICH ARCHIVE OF TRADITIONAL TUNES With an archive of +40.000 tunes, Nota ABC lets you pick and add tunes to your repertoire. If you know the name of a tune, you can probably find it in Nota ABC; most tunes are available with different settings and keys. The archive is available also offline. TUNE IDENTIFICATION WITH FOLKFRIEND INTEGRATION Fire up the Tune identifier, record some music at home or during a session, and you'll get a list of potential matches. Inspect each match in the archive to easily identify your tune. SETS AND BOOKS Group you tunes in Books for easy export. Use Sets for group of tunes usually played in sequence. EDIT YOUR TUNES Every tune can be edited: you can modify the ABC and adjust each tune to match your setting. Of course you can also add tunes from scratch, setting every ABC note and field to your liking. SCORE AND ABC PREVIEWS FOR A FAST REMINDER The tunes list can display a handy preview; choose a score if you're familiar with musical notation, or ABC if you're so inclined. The first few bars of the tune will be displayed, so you'll be able to identify tunes at a glance, without drilling into the detail view. AUDIO PREVIEW From the tunes list you can also play an audio preview; this is ideal for those who have a more aural-oriented memory. A FULL FEATURED AUDIO PLAYER Play your tunes at your chosen speed, modifying the player BPMs. For your audio playback, you can pick among a selection of traditional instruments. EASIER STUDY WITH DATES AND LEVELS Every time you add a tune a "learning date" is associated to it Use the Practice feature to track your learning, either automatically or manually. GROUP TUNES INTO BOOKS Group tunes into books for an easier access. TURN YOUR TUNE LIST INTO A FULL REPERTOIRE You can import your tune from a simple text list, and get their ABC content automatically. This was you can turn a simple text list into a full repertoire, with all melodies, keys and annotations. Of course you can also import ABC tune books or single tunes. There's also a CSV import option, for migrating easily from Excel or Numbers. AUTOMATIC SYNC Nota ABC uses iCloud to keep your data backed-up and synced. Use the iPhone or iPad interchangeably, see edits propagate almost in real time. YOUR DATA ARE SAFE, NO LOCK-INS Nota ABC makes it easier to browse you collection, but your data re always yours. A variety of always unlocked export options allow you to pull you data from Nota ABC. Every time you you edit a tune, Nota ABC generates a local backup copy that you can export. If you ever decide to stop using Nota ABC, you can download your backup straightaway, in a zipped file containing a full tune book, a simple list and a more granular export of each tune. CUSTOMIZE NOTA ABC You can tweak playback options, as well as the user interface: choose from an array of fonts and palettes. Hide the features you are not interested in. Info at https://notabc.app Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Manage ABC tunes collection - Zoomable score and audio player - Tune identification with Folkfriend - Organize tunes into sets and books - Edit and create new tunes - Offline archive of 40,000+ tunes - Automatic iCloud sync ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Month Subscription | $0.99 | per month | | 6 Months Subscription | $3.99 | per 6 months | | 3 Months Subscription | $2.49 | per 3 months | | 1 Year Subscription | $5.99 | per year | | Base - 1 month - M | $1.99 | per month | | 1 Year Subscription | $10.99 | per year | | 3 Months Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months | | 6 Months Subscription | $7.99 | per 6 months | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Lifetime subscription | $14.99 | one-time | | Lifetime subscription | $29.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nota-abc-session-trad-tunes/id6446770292/reviews.md ### 5/5 — My favorite ABC player/editor *2026-06-25* NOTA has the best player I have used on a mobile device in terms of producing a proper accent and rhythm. It also has a repeat feature I haven’t seen on any other player. There is an increment control that lets you select to repeat a tune any number of times. However if you are playing a set of tunes and you set a number of repeats NOTA will repeat each tune the selected number of times before moving to the next tune. I’ve never seen another player that will do that and it is awesome. NOTA also has a special ABC keyboard you can switch to which has all the ABC commands and symbols used to compose or edit tunes. It’s pretty handy. ### 5/5 — Good ABC editor *2026-03-26* Nota can import abc files, make your own edits to customize ornaments or conform to local repertoire, save to tune books and sets. You can also adjust screen width to show while the if it has a lot of parts. Nice. **Developer response:** I am really glad you like the app! All the best! ### 3/5 — Useful but confusing *2024-11-01* Nice start to a useful app if you use abc. Gives access to The Session database But you can’t turn off the strong rhythmic stress irregularity on playback (there’s a switch but has no effect) and editing the actual abc input is hidden away (and no instructions are provided) Can change tempo but not key With some fine tuning and some built in instructions this could be a five star app Lyrics? Tecumseh fitch mandolin piano **Developer response:** Hello, thanks for your feedback! About the stress irregularities, they're supposed to be deactivatable (it's the "stress" feature), there might be a bug, I will investigate. I suspect that if you deactivate it stress will not be applied to new tunes, but older tunes will retain their stress; this is because audio is cached. I will look into it. About the key, it is a great idea, I'll add it to the feature requests straightaway. I use Nota ABC mostly to remind myself of tunes and keep track of the ones I learn, so I might have overlooked some of the features I don't use daily. ### 3/5 — Great app but some issues with editing *2024-10-26* I really like this app but sometimes it makes adding and editing tunes hard work. I’ve found that sometimes tunes don’t have the edit link. This seems to be fairly random although I suspect it may be linked to network signal but why this should be seems illogical. For example, I am adding tunes that are found in the database and then want to add them to a book and add a context note in the ABC. The edit link is simply missing. It isn’t a screen size issue. It is just not there. I’ve not had this problem consistently though hence my suggestion that this is a network issue. If I’m correct this is a weakness of the app as it the tools shouldnt be dependent on network access. Another niggle is the lack of rendering in split screen view on the iPad. The tune list tray can’t be opened in this mode. This is irritating when you are wanting to check that the tune version is the same as one in a document. My work flow is adding tunes by finding ABC files that are similar to ones in a pdf Tunebook. Finally, it would be so much better if when adding a tune the Save feature didnt return the user to the top of the menu and instead stayed on that tune by default. **Developer response:** Hello, thanks for your feedback, it's really useful. I will definitely investigate on the "Edit link" issue, I don't think it's linked to the network signal, it must be some bug, my bad. About split screen on the iPad, this is definitely a nice idea, I am sure I wil implement it, but I cannot give you a timeframe right now. I use Nota ABC mostly to remind myself of tunes and keep track of the ones I learn, so I migh be guilty of overlooking the editing aspect a bit, but I'll do my best to improve the app. I am also noting down your third suggestion, it makes sense. Cheers, Davide ### 3/5 — Great app but some issues with editing *2024-09-13* I really like this app but sometimes it makes adding and editing tunes hard work. I’ve found that sometimes tunes don’t have the edit link. This seems to be fairly random although I suspect it may be linked to network signal but why this should be seems illogical. For example, I am adding tunes that are found in the database and then want to add them to a book and add a context note in the ABC. The edit link is simply missing. It isn’t a screen size issue. It is just not there. I’ve not had this problem consistently though hence my suggestion that this is a network issue. If I’m correct this is a weakness of the app as it the tools shouldnt be dependent on network access. Another niggle is the lack of rendering in split screen view on the iPad. The tune list tray can’t be opened in this mode. This is irritating when you are wanting to check that the tune version is the same as one in a document. My work flow is adding tunes by finding ABC files that are similar to ones in a pdf Tunebook. Finally, it would be so much better if when adding a tune the Save feature didnt return the user to the top of the menu and instead stayed on that tune by default. ### 2/5 — A Confusing App With No Documentation. *2024-06-06* This may work but I only managed to import an abc file by accident. It is not intuitive to use. The Craic is an abc app that’s easier to use. If Nota gets some documentation it may turn out to be a useful app but as of June 2024 I couldn’t recommend it. **Developer response:** Thanks for your feedback. It'd be great if you could contact me at info@notabc.app so I could understand better your experience and provide more guidance/info for future users. Cheers! ### 3/5 — Needs work *2023-12-13, version 1.2* I already have 2 apps that perform as this app does, and then some. Keeping track of practice doesn’t hold any value for me. Would love it if transpose was incorporated. Bpm in increments of 5 rather than 10 would be preferred. I’ll check back, but for now it’s a pass. ### 5/5 — Amazing, please release as a Mac app! *2023-11-27* Have been holding out on purchasing while hoping for a macOS app, but decided to purchase it today to support the developer in the meantime because the app works great. But please—at least tap the button in App Store Connect to let Apple Silicon Macs run it in lieu of a proper macOS app! It’s killing me not having this on my Mac. P.S. Dark mode is considered to be an accessibility feature, yet it’s behind a paywall. I understand you want to provide value for the subscription, but accessibility should not be a paid feature and there are plenty of other reasons to subscribe. You wouldn’t put Dynamic Type or Screen Reader functionality behind a paywall, so you shouldn’t do it for color options, either. **Developer response:** Hello, thanks for your feedback. I had not considered that dark mode is for some people an accessibility feature, my mistake. I'll make the dark theme free for the next releases. About the Mac, I do have a native Mac app in development, syncing to the same database. I cannot give you a timeframe though. ### 2/5 — Not worth the price!! *2023-09-26, version 1.1* I use Tunebook for over 10 years and it offres tunelist folder to manage, not just sorting by month! Thé problem with Tunebook is that we canât anymore import abc file from e-mail directly into it since Apple choose to give ABC extension file to another app. It is the same problèm with your app, we canât import from an email, nor from file browser. It is not worth the price you ask. The only IOS app that permit abc file import is Craic, but I prefer Tunebook so Iwill continue use it. ### 5/5 — Beautiful, modern, functional, splendid support *2023-08-26, version 1.1* I’ve been looking for an app like this for a long time – the existing offering of native apps for databases of tunes is quite dated, and I wanted something modern, and something with previews in the listing. Nota caught my eye immediately, with a modern design, and exactly the functionality I was looking for. I couldn’t initially figure out how to populate the database from my current list of tunes, which was just a long note in the Apple Notes app; I contacted the developer who replied within a matter of hours with a very helpful and friendly response, and I was able to follow his clear instructions immediately. The app did a great job of matching the tune names to the online database and generating the sheet music and previews, and it was easy to manually match the few that weren’t done automatically. I’m very pleased! This is definitely my new tune database. ## Frequently asked questions about Nota ABC ### What is Nota ABC? Nota ABC is a mobile application designed to help users manage, browse, and learn traditional music tunes. It offers features like a zoomable score, audio playback, and tune identification. ### How large is the tune archive in Nota ABC? Nota ABC boasts a rich archive of over 40,000 traditional tunes, making it a comprehensive resource for musicians. ### Can I edit tunes in Nota ABC? Yes, every tune in Nota ABC can be edited. You can modify existing ABC notation, adjust settings, and even add new tunes from scratch. ### Does Nota ABC offer offline access? Yes, the extensive archive of traditional tunes is available offline, allowing you to access your music collection without an internet connection. ### How does Nota ABC handle data backup and synchronization? Nota ABC utilizes iCloud for automatic data backup and synchronization, ensuring your tune collection is safe and accessible across your iPhone and iPad. ### What are the subscription options for Nota ABC? Nota ABC offers various subscription plans, including 1-month and 3-month options with different pricing points, such as $0.99/P1M and $3.99/P3M. ### Is Nota ABC suitable for beginners? Yes, Nota ABC includes features like a 'learning date' association and a Practice feature to track learning progress, making it beneficial for users at all skill levels. ### Can I export my tunes from Nota ABC? Absolutely. Nota ABC provides various unlocked export options, allowing you to download your data in formats like zipped files containing tune books, simple lists, and individual tune exports. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6.0 — 2026-08-25 You can now add sets to books Small UI fixes ### 2.5.2 — 2026-07-15 Prevent tune duplication on Archive Tune Detail screen ### 2.5.1 — 2026-06-12 Added widgets: Today's Tune, Most Recent Tune/Tunes, Identify Tune ### 2.5.0 — 2026-05-21 System level search integration Handoff support: open the iPad app and you'll get the tune you are looking at on the iPhone ### 2.4.5 — 2026-05-14 Fixed repeat with poliphonic tunes Managing smart quotes Fixed bpm bug with some tune types ## Apps similar to Nota ABC | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bodhrán Drum Loops](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodhran-drum-loops/id1466410423) | 3.7 (13) | $4.99 | Music | | [Irish Tin Whistle Tablatures](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irish-tin-whistle-tablatures/id1518502793) | — | Free | Music | | [WARBL Configuration Tool](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warbl-configuration-tool/id1445377915) | 5.0 (6) | Free | Music | | [the Craic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-craic/id586009292) | 4.3 (12) | $4.99 | Music | | [SideBand](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideband/id721401314) | 4.0 (5) | $2.99 | Music | | [TEFview](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tefview/id492060413) | 4.7 (296) | Free | Music | ## More apps by Davide Benini - [Meal Planner - Menu Plan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meal-planner-menu-plan/id1488928247) - [Read Me Aloud - First Grade](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-me-aloud-first-grade/id1633965272) - [Amplitude with Amplidude](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amplitude-with-amplidude/id6478764320) All apps by Davide Benini: https://appshunter.io/developer/1488928246 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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