# Note Hitter Lite

> Music sight-reading trainer with note recognition and interactive challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Williams.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-hitter-lite/id592112757 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Williams](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792912830)
- Category: Education, Games, Casual, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-hitter-lite/id592112757/reviews.md

## What is Note Hitter Lite?

A selection of challenges specifically designed to improve your sight reading. Play the right notes and try to beat your best score.

Note Hitter contains flash cards to teach note recognition and games to test your ability to sight read from a score.

Each challenge contains notes from a particular scale or arpeggio. Use your own instrument to play the right notes as they appear. When you hit the right pitch the note will pop. As you improve the games get faster and more challenging using more notes from scales with more sharps or flats. You will learn a lot and have fun at the same time. 

How far can you go?

From a gentle start Note Hitter builds up to 3 octaves at tempos of up to 180 bpm with notes chosen from 6 types of exercise and all tonics. That keeps even the best musicians busy! Once you have earned a feature you can go for the next one or deselect it to concentrate on a particular configuration until you're ready. Note Hitter Lite enables you to play the first level of Note Hitter.

Can you hit every note even in the hardest keys?

Note Hitter supports multiple users and multiple instruments per user. There is also a feature to change the transposition of the written notes (not available in Note Hitter Lite).

Instruments supported include Voice (Note Hitter Voice may be a better choice for vocalists), Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon, Recorder, Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone and Horn.

## Key features

- Sight-reading challenges
- Note recognition flashcards
- Play along with your instrument
- Progressive difficulty
- Supports multiple users and instruments
- Customizable exercises

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note Hitter Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Transposition feature | $0.99 | one-time |
| Enable all game elements | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-hitter-lite/id592112757/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Hmm

*2024-04-29, version 2.4.0*

This app kind of makes me mad. I play the flute and was attempting to match my voice with my instrument to play a song, and every time I do it gives me notes I don’t even know, also when I play them on the flute it is not even the right octave! Whenever I wait for the note to come it tells me that I’m playing it too late and it hardly give me anytime to play it like be so fr. It’s a good concept but please make it better.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2021-08-24, version 2.4.0*

When you press begin any notes you play on the piano display on the right of the glass. It would be really useful to be able to use just this feature to help with not looking at hands to learn to play the right note. I have searched for an app that can display the notes I play on the piano, to help with not looking down, but nothing available so far.

### 5/5 — Learning Alto Sax

*2019-09-13, version 2.4.0*

Wonderful app. It either shows the note you played if wrong or if correct that note disappears. Great learning tool. I can practice fingering and the iPhone tells me if I am right. Well worth the few dollars for the full version.

### 2/5 — Not Quite There Yet

*2016-01-24, version 2.3.1*

Just did not consistently identify notes I played on the piano. Great concept but needs work.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2015-06-22*

Works well. Great for improving your sight reading. I found the iPhone6 heard the notes better than the iPad Air. Probably a better mic.

It would be nice if they included an option to view the names of the notes on the left and/or the position on the string. Next feature? Please? For us newbies.

### 5/5 — Improves sight-playing and intonation

*2014-12-31, version 2.3.1*

Note Hitter is my favorite game to improve sight-playing and intonation.  (You'll need to turn on your mic in the settings.  In the game, you can click on the right arrow icon for game controls.)  It's helpful because it shows the played pitch when my intonation is wrong.  However, it scores completion rather than accuracy.

### 2/5 — Works well until you try to play with bass clef

*2013-07-29, version 2.2*

I can smack the crap out of the low C when practicing this with the piano and the game doesn't register it, which means it's counted wrong and I can't play. And yes, my piano is well tuned.l

### 5/5 — Buy it

*2013-03-20, version 1.1.1*

It was awesome

### 5/5 — Fun and educational!

*2013-02-23, version 1.0*

Fantastic! Really helps with my sight reading. I upgraded to the full version and that's taken things to another level.

### 4/5 — Great but

*2013-02-20, version 1.0*

I purchased the full version and love it. It truly helps students with note reading and scales. The only problem is that in the bass clef for piano the low C does not get acknowledged or heard?
Also it would be nice that before the next level gets opened up it didn't have to be with the speed of notes as seems to go way too fast and having at least the level if four sharps or flats come up would be better
Love this app, and please if these issues could be fixed would be great

## Frequently asked questions about Note Hitter Lite

### What is the main purpose of Note Hitter Lite?

Note Hitter Lite is designed to improve your music sight-reading skills. It offers flashcards for note recognition and games that test your ability to play directly from a musical score using your instrument.

### What musical instruments does Note Hitter Lite support?

Note Hitter Lite supports a wide range of instruments including Piano, Violin, Guitar, Voice, and many more brass and woodwind instruments. It allows for multiple instruments per user.

### How does Note Hitter Lite help users learn?

The app uses a selection of challenges that start gently and build in complexity. As you improve, the games increase in speed and difficulty, incorporating more notes from various scales and keys.

### Can Note Hitter Lite be used by multiple people?

Yes, Note Hitter Lite supports multiple users. This allows different musicians to track their progress and practice using the app.

### What is the learning progression in Note Hitter Lite?

Note Hitter Lite starts with basic note recognition and progresses to challenges involving up to 3 octaves at tempos up to 180 bpm. Users can unlock new features and concentrate on specific configurations.

### Is Note Hitter Lite suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app starts with a gentle introduction to note recognition and sight-reading, making it suitable for beginners. It gradually increases in difficulty to challenge more advanced musicians.

### Does Note Hitter Lite have ads?

No, Note Hitter Lite does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without interruptions from ads.

### What is the rating of Note Hitter Lite?

Note Hitter Lite has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 rating. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.0 — 2017-02-28

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

Updates for latest iOS versions

### 2.3.1 — 2013-11-27

Minor software fixes

### 2.3 — 2013-10-14

Added Ukulele
Added a cheering crowd for high scores
Added some extra messages when no sound is detected

### 2.2.1 — 2013-09-18

Added support for Double bass
Minor bug fixes

### 2.2 — 2013-06-06

Included indication of played note with Flash Cards
Made the sharps/flats selectable

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## More apps by Richard Williams

- [ScaleHelper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalehelper/id552735530)
- [Jazz ScaleHelper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jazz-scalehelper/id567707566)
- [Note Hitter Voice Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-hitter-voice-lite/id605792537)

All apps by Richard Williams: https://appshunter.io/developer/1792912830

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