# Note Flash Music Sight Reading — Music naming flash cards rush

> Interactive flashcards for learning and practicing sheet music note recognition. (iPhone/iPad app by Pranoy Chowdhury.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-flash-music-sight-reading/id1285315687 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pranoy Chowdhury](https://appshunter.io/developer/952263202)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 954 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-09-27
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-flash-music-sight-reading/id1285315687/reviews.md

## What is Note Flash Music Sight Reading?

Note Flash helps you improve your sight reading skills for sheet music. This is the most intuitive way of learning how to read sheet music notes as it listens via the microphone or a connected MIDI instrument to make sure you play the correct note in the correct octave. Note Flash is the ONLY app which also has accidentals (sharp and flat notes) along with ledger lines for advanced players. Note Flash is also the ONLY app to show graphs on your progress in recognizing notes faster. This way you will know which notes you are spending more time thinking.

**How to use**

- Best results via a MIDI connected instrument. I developed and tested using a Yamaha P115 Piano connected to iPhone/iPad with this cable (other MIDI cables should work too):
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0829NV65Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1UM1J239QRPCJ&psc=1

Play the Note shown on screen on the piano and the app will listen via the microphone or via the connected MIDI instrument. You must play in the correct octave too - Note Flash is very intelligent to recognize the correct octaves.

If played correctly, the app shows a new note on screen. If you can't remember, then you can tap "Show Hint". The app is built for infinite practice which encourages practice more as it makes note reading into a game.

Note Flash learns which note you are getting wrong or spending more time thinking and shows you more often. You can view your progress graphs for each note and both staff. This way you will know exactly how long you spend thinking of each note and how it's improving!

You can select which hand you would like to practice or you can do both randomly. You can also choose to show accidentals - sharp, flats as well enable ledger lines for more advanced students.

The app comes with a variety of beautiful themes and you can use your own picture too for the theme.

The app contains no ads for a distraction free experience.

Please note that the app needs microphone access to listen to your piano. The app does NOT connect to the internet and your microphone data is completely safe as it never leaves your phone.

I recommend using a MIDI connected piano. If you use the microphone and are having trouble detecting the notes, go to my app's settings and change the "Sensitivity". Default value is 5.

If you have any feedback, please contact us at:
pran@pranapps.com

I have made this app with love because I myself struggled to read music when learning piano and the old paper flash cards were just not effective! So I really hope this helps you and your students out!

## Key features

- Note recognition via microphone or MIDI
- Octave accuracy detection
- Accidentals (sharps and flats)
- Ledger lines for advanced practice
- Progress tracking graphs
- Customizable themes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Note Flash Music Sight Reading?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Helps with sight reading and note recognition
- 🚀 Customizable settings and options
- 💡 Works with MIDI keyboards
- 👍 Useful for improving piano skills

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate note detection
- 🔒 Requires payment to unlock full features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Constant requests to rate the app

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Fails to register correct notes played
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Add support for more clefs and ledger lines
- Improve note detection accuracy
- Implement MIDI and Bluetooth connectivity
- Allow adjustable speed and difficulty settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-flash-music-sight-reading/id1285315687/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Horrible, tasteless graphic design

*2026-06-13*

The images are warped because they’re not sized properly for the screen. I don’t wanna see fake parchment. There is no progressive difficulty.

### 1/5 — The worst

*2026-02-05*

All I can say is it doesn’t even teach you how to write it just goes to play and whenever I try to do anything else it says by pro by pro no change it completely

### 5/5 — Best sight reading app!

*2025-06-20*

Pay the $7.99. This is by far the best sight reading app I have found. I’ve tries others and this one works with my keyboard and the microphone on my iPad. With the upgrade, you can tweak the sensitivity and it’s perfect. Also, the upgrade gives sharps and flats. In just the first week of using this, I have seen my speed go up considerably. And because I can respond using the keyboard (four octaves) it’s so much better than flash cards or similar apps that don’t equate to the actual location of the keys on the keyboard.

### 4/5 — Paid but nothing

*2025-04-29*

I bought this app through the App Store but when I open it, the request is to purchase the app. It seems as though you must pay twice to unlock the features.

**Developer response:** My app is available for free on the App Store. I think you are mistaken about paying for it on the App Store. Only the in app purchase is paid to unlock Sharp and flat notes, both clefs and ledger line notes and custom notes and themes.

### 1/5 — Just-why?

*2025-04-06*

I tried downloading this app and immediately deleted it and then decided to give it another chance. Immediately deleted again. Right when I get in, it’s already ready for me to start, but, oh no! It won’t even let me play a single note! I mean, that’s the WHOLE POINT OF THE APP! And then I wanted to practice bass clef and it wants me to PAY to do other clefs! Why would I want to PAY for that?! To play one clef?? Stupid really. I downloaded this app thinking it would actually help me get better at piano! But if I can’t even play anything-what’s the point. Please, if this is just a bug or something, fix it! And I might consider redownloading it…again

### 2/5 — Not very good

*2025-03-23*

This was not good because,

Kept asking to buy pro
Wouldn’t let me switch to the other hand until I bought pro
Did not have the sharp or flat signs on it. 

Do not recommend unless u will buy the pro

### 5/5 — awesome!

*2025-02-27, version 3.5*

i love it and it lets you actually use your own piano!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-12-30*

Using a iPad mini 6. Doesn’t get input from mic, despite the orange indicator is on

### 5/5 — Learning

*2024-12-25*

This app helped me tons with recognising notes, moving around the piano, and also short practice when l was short on time. Overall great app and recommend trying, great price of $7nzd for zero ads and more options too.

### 1/5 — Misses correct notes

*2024-11-04*

I have a Roland digital piano and this app fails to detect multiple correct notes. Useless.

## Frequently asked questions about Note Flash Music Sight Reading

### What does the Note Flash Music Sight Reading app do?

This app helps you improve your sight-reading skills for sheet music. It presents notes on screen and listens via your device's microphone or a connected MIDI instrument to verify if you play the correct note in the correct octave. It's designed to make learning note reading feel like a game.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include note recognition through microphone or MIDI, octave accuracy checking, support for accidentals (sharps and flats), ledger lines for advanced users, and detailed progress graphs to monitor your improvement in recognizing notes faster.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a distraction-free experience with no ads. It does include in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content for users who wish to enhance their learning experience further.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for use on iPhones and iPads. It requires microphone access to listen to your playing. For best results, a MIDI connected instrument is recommended, and the app provides guidance on compatible MIDI cables.

### How can this app help me practice music?

This app turns note reading into a practice game. It intelligently shows you notes you struggle with more often and provides progress graphs to visualize your improvement. You can select which hand to practice with or choose both, and enable advanced features like accidentals and ledger lines as you progress.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2022-08-10

- Fixed an orientation bug on iPad where settings screen was chopped off.
I recommend using a MIDI connected piano. If you use the microphone and are having trouble detecting the notes, go to my app's settings and change the "Sensitivity". Default value is 5.
I hope you are enjoying Note Flash and improving your sheet music reading! Please leave us a rating on the app store as that helps spread awareness for the app. Email me for any feedback:
pran@pranapps.com

----

Previous:

- The timer now only starts when you press the first correct note. This prevents your average from being skewed while you position your hand then pressing the first note. Note that this will work best when using MIDI and not the microphone as the microphone might pick up "noise" which can be the "correct" note.
- App now works in upside down orientation too - this might help users who have a phone connected via MIDI as the USB port can now be at the top and practice sight reading.
- Added MIDI support: Now you can practice via a MIDI connected instrument. I developed and tested using a Yamaha P115 Piano connected to iPhone/iPad with this cable (other MIDI cables should work too): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0829NV65Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1UM1J239QRPCJ&psc=1
- Increased the microphone sensitivity of the app and added a new setting to change it.
- Fixed a bug where custom note collections would lose the sharp & flats after restart.
- Reduced the frequency of review prompt.
- Updated App Store metadata.
- Switched to blue color theme.
- Small UI tweaks.

We listened to you and made a bunch of improvements from you feedback:
1. We removed all ads from the app for a pure distraction free experience even for free users!
2. Added a play and pause button in the app.
3. Added a pure white background and a pure black background theme.
4. The Treble and Bass sign on the staff is now accurate.
5. The Note on the staff is now accurate and touches the lines just like real sheet music on paper.
6. The charts now say "Average: X seconds" instead of the old short form "s" only.
7. A few users mentioned that the hints should use the traditional form of naming. For example previously, a E note would have a hint "E or F flat". Now there is a switch in the settings called "Traditional note hints" which if on, will only say "E" in the hint.
8. A few small UI tweaks to make the app more appealing and accurate to real sheet music.

### 3.4 — 2021-06-27

I recommend using a MIDI connected piano. If you use the microphone and are having trouble detecting the notes, go to my app's settings and change the "Sensitivity". Default value is 5.
I hope you are enjoying Note Flash and improving your sheet music reading! Please leave us a rating on the app store as that helps spread awareness for the app. Email me for any feedback:
pran@pranapps.com

----

Previous:

- The timer now only starts when you press the first correct note. This prevents your average from being skewed while you position your hand then pressing the first note. Note that this will work best when using MIDI and not the microphone as the microphone might pick up "noise" which can be the "correct" note.
- App now works in upside down orientation too - this might help users who have a phone connected via MIDI as the USB port can now be at the top and practice sight reading.
- Added MIDI support: Now you can practice via a MIDI connected instrument. I developed and tested using a Yamaha P115 Piano connected to iPhone/iPad with this cable (other MIDI cables should work too): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0829NV65Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1UM1J239QRPCJ&psc=1
- Increased the microphone sensitivity of the app and added a new setting to change it.
- Fixed a bug where custom note collections would lose the sharp & flats after restart.
- Reduced the frequency of review prompt.
- Updated App Store metadata.
- Switched to blue color theme.
- Small UI tweaks.

We listened to you and made a bunch of improvements from you feedback:
1. We removed all ads from the app for a pure distraction free experience even for free users!
2. Added a play and pause button in the app.
3. Added a pure white background and a pure black background theme.
4. The Treble and Bass sign on the staff is now accurate.
5. The Note on the staff is now accurate and touches the lines just like real sheet music on paper.
6. The charts now say "Average: X seconds" instead of the old short form "s" only.
7. A few users mentioned that the hints should use the traditional form of naming. For example previously, a E note would have a hint "E or F flat". Now there is a switch in the settings called "Traditional note hints" which if on, will only say "E" in the hint.
8. A few small UI tweaks to make the app more appealing and accurate to real sheet music.

### 3.3 — 2021-05-28

- The timer now only starts when you press the first correct note. This prevents your average from being skewed while you position your hand then pressing the first note. Note that this will work best when using MIDI and not the microphone as the microphone might pick up "noise" which can be the "correct" note.
I recommend using a MIDI connected piano. If you use the microphone and are having trouble detecting the notes, go to my app's settings and change the "Sensitivity". Default value is 5.
I hope you are enjoying Note Flash and improving your sheet music reading! Please leave us a rating on the app store as that helps spread awareness for the app. Email me for any feedback:
pran@pranapps.com

----

Previous:

- App now works in upside down orientation too - this might help users who have a phone connected via MIDI as the USB port can now be at the top and practice sight reading.
- Added MIDI support: Now you can practice via a MIDI connected instrument. I developed and tested using a Yamaha P115 Piano connected to iPhone/iPad with this cable (other MIDI cables should work too): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0829NV65Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1UM1J239QRPCJ&psc=1
- Increased the microphone sensitivity of the app and added a new setting to change it.
- Fixed a bug where custom note collections would lose the sharp & flats after restart.
- Reduced the frequency of review prompt.
- Updated App Store metadata.
- Switched to blue color theme.
- Small UI tweaks.

We listened to you and made a bunch of improvements from you feedback:
1. We removed all ads from the app for a pure distraction free experience even for free users!
2. Added a play and pause button in the app.
3. Added a pure white background and a pure black background theme.
4. The Treble and Bass sign on the staff is now accurate.
5. The Note on the staff is now accurate and touches the lines just like real sheet music on paper.
6. The charts now say "Average: X seconds" instead of the old short form "s" only.
7. A few users mentioned that the hints should use the traditional form of naming. For example previously, a E note would have a hint "E or F flat". Now there is a switch in the settings called "Traditional note hints" which if on, will only say "E" in the hint.
8. A few small UI tweaks to make the app more appealing and accurate to real sheet music.

### 3.2 — 2021-05-26

- App now works in upside down orientation too - this might help users who have a phone connected via MIDI as the USB port can now be at the top and practice sight reading.
I recommend using a MIDI connected piano. If you use the microphone and are having trouble detecting the notes, go to my app's settings and change the "Sensitivity". Default value is 5.
I hope you are enjoying Note Flash and improving your sheet music reading! Please leave us a rating on the app store as that helps spread awareness for the app. Email me for any feedback:
pran@pranapps.com

----

Previous:

- Added MIDI support: Now you can practice via a MIDI connected instrument. I developed and tested using a Yamaha P115 Piano connected to iPhone/iPad with this cable (other MIDI cables should work too): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0829NV65Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1UM1J239QRPCJ&psc=1
- Increased the microphone sensitivity of the app and added a new setting to change it.
- Fixed a bug where custom note collections would lose the sharp & flats after restart.
- Reduced the frequency of review prompt.
- Updated App Store metadata.
- Switched to blue color theme.
- Small UI tweaks.

We listened to you and made a bunch of improvements from you feedback:
1. We removed all ads from the app for a pure distraction free experience even for free users!
2. Added a play and pause button in the app.
3. Added a pure white background and a pure black background theme.
4. The Treble and Bass sign on the staff is now accurate.
5. The Note on the staff is now accurate and touches the lines just like real sheet music on paper.
6. The charts now say "Average: X seconds" instead of the old short form "s" only.
7. A few users mentioned that the hints should use the traditional form of naming. For example previously, a E note would have a hint "E or F flat". Now there is a switch in the settings called "Traditional note hints" which if on, will only say "E" in the hint.
8. A few small UI tweaks to make the app more appealing and accurate to real sheet music.

### 3.1 — 2021-05-13

- Added MIDI support: Now you can practice via a MIDI connected instrument. I developed and tested using a Yamaha P115 Piano connected to iPhone/iPad with this cable (other MIDI cables should work too): https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0829NV65Q/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1UM1J239QRPCJ&psc=1
- Increased the microphone sensitivity of the app and added a new setting to change it.
- Fixed a bug where custom note collections would lose the sharp & flats after restart.
- Reduced the frequency of review prompt.
- Updated App Store metadata.
- Switched to blue color theme.
- Small UI tweaks.
I hope you are enjoying Note Flash and improving your sheet music reading! Please leave us a rating on the app store as that helps spread awareness for the app.

I recommend using a MIDI connected piano. If you use the microphone and are having trouble detecting the notes, go to my app's settings and change the "Sensitivity". Default value is 5.

Email me for any feedback:
pran@pranapps.com

----

Previous:
We listened to you and made a bunch of improvements from you feedback:
1. We removed all ads from the app for a pure distraction free experience even for free users!
2. Added a play and pause button in the app.
3. Added a pure white background and a pure black background theme.
4. The Treble and Bass sign on the staff is now accurate.
5. The Note on the staff is now accurate and touches the lines just like real sheet music on paper.
6. The charts now say "Average: X seconds" instead of the old short form "s" only.
7. A few users mentioned that the hints should use the traditional form of naming. For example previously, a E note would have a hint "E or F flat". Now there is a switch in the settings called "Traditional note hints" which if on, will only say "E" in the hint.
8. A few small UI tweaks to make the app more appealing and accurate to real sheet music.

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