# NotationPlayer — Sheet music that plays itself

> Sheet music that plays itself (iPhone/iPad app by ChorusLogic Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notationplayer/id6758664511 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ChorusLogic Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062613715)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-07-31
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notationplayer/id6758664511/reviews.md

## What is NotationPlayer?

NotationPlayer turns your sheet music into sound. Open any MusicXML or ABC file, choose from over 100 realistic instruments, and hear your music played back instantly — with full tempo control, transposition, and a built-in metronome.

Built for trad and folk musicians, with full MusicXML support for classical, jazz, and any sheet music you read.


PLAY YOUR MUSIC

• Play MusicXML and ABC notation files with realistic instrument sounds
• Adjust tempo from half speed to double speed without changing pitch
• Transpose to any key with one tap
• Built-in metronome with click, woodblock, and bodhrán sounds
• Count-in option for a clean start
• Auto-scroll follows the music as it plays

FIND NEW TUNES

• Search over 30,000 traditional tunes from The Session
• Browse the ABC Notation archive and Henrik Norbeck's collection
• Paste ABC or MusicXML notation directly into the app
• 55 sample tunes included — Celtic, Classical, Bluegrass, and Jazz

LEARN AND PRACTISE

• Tap any note to set a cue point and play from there
• Loop any section by selecting start and end notes — perfect for tricky passages
• Show note names (C, D, E…) above or below every note — helpful for beginners and for unfamiliar clefs
• Lyrics displayed and synced to playback
• Swing control for jazz and traditional styles

MULTI-TRACK MIXER

• Assign different instruments to each voice or part
100+ instruments including fiddle, tin whistle, mandolin, piano, guitar, flute, and more
• Volume, pan, mute, and solo controls per track
• Guitar chord accompaniment from chord symbols

ANNOTATE YOUR SCORES

• Draw on your scores with pen and highlighter
• Add text notes anywhere on the page
• Multiple colours and tools
• Your annotations are saved with each tune

ORGANISE YOUR MUSIC

• Build tune sets — group tunes into medleys that play seamlessly
• Create playlists with sets and individual tunes
• Ensemble mode — add backing instruments to your playlists
• Speed control for playlist playback
• Favourites and search across your library

EXPORT AND SHARE

• Export scores as PDF for printing or sharing with bandmates
• Export audio as MP3
• Share with other musicians

WORKS OFFLINE
NotationPlayer works without an internet connection. Your tunes, instruments, and playlists are always available — perfect for rehearsals, sessions, and practice anywhere.

Built for musicians who want their notation to do more than just sit on the page.


Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NotationPlayer Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $6.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2026-07-27

A major update:

• Redesigned Library: improved UI with rename, backup/restore, split or keep tunebooks
• User Guide: tap on ? to the right of Library title or in Settings
• Sets & Playlists: group tunes, reorder, and set repeat counts (×1–4)
• Renders mid-tune key/metre/voice changes, part labels and endings
• Transpose a tune inside a set (tap a  note to select tune first)
• Guitar accompaniment now plays across every tune in a set, in each tune's own metre
• Smoother scrolling and tempo control
• Many stability fixes

### 1.0.48 — 2026-04-18

Improved the layout of the Web Search pane to make it easier to use.

### 1.0.47 — 2026-04-16

• Note Names — show letter names (C, D, E…) above or below every note. Great for beginners and learners. Enable in Settings.      
  • Web Sources — search The Session, ABC Notation, and Henrik Norbeck for tunes directly from the app. Enable in Settings > Web    
  Sources.                                                                                                                          
  • Added subscription purchasing option                                                                                  
  • Various bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.46 — 2026-03-27

Added export to MP3 so tune audio can be shared

### 1.0.45 — 2026-03-14

- Redesigned file library with separate Files and Samples views
 - Import now adds to your existing library instead of replacing it                                                                
 - Various bug fixes and performance improvements

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