Note Rush: Music Reading Game

Note Rush: Music Reading Game

Learn notes on your instrument

2.3K ratings
317 reviews
#9 in paid Music
📚 Education
🎵 Music
$8.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 17, 2016
  • October 25, 2023

Features

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This app helps users improve their music note reading speed and accuracy by listening to them play notes on their instrument. It offers customizable levels, fun themes, and a unique landmark-based learning system for effective practice.

✓Interactive note identification
✓Real instrument feedback
✓Customizable note sets
✓Preset and custom levels
✓Landmark-based learning system
✓Fun and traditional themes
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What's New in Note Rush

2.01.2

October 25, 2023

Lots of improvements/fixes in this update: - Improvements to the Audio Recognition Engine. - Level Designer has now been given its own dedicated tab at the top of the level selection screen, as it has proven difficult to find in the instrument list! - Fixed: Note not blinking on incorrect note input. - Fixed: Total time on level completion sometimes shows 1 second more than the correct time due to a rounding error. (Thanks Michael Cuthbert) - Fixed: MIDI input not handling NoteOn(velocity=0) as a NoteOff event, which could be causing issues with MIDI behaviour more broadly. (Thanks Peter Ludbey) - Decreased how long you have to play a non-concert pitch note to calibrate to it. - Increased sensitivity to incorrect notes (you had to play it for a long time before it registered before). - Increase tuning requirements to help reduce misidentified semitone-adjacent notes.

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Charts

Top Paid

📊 9

Music

The app has maintained its position at 9 recently.

Last updated on October 14, 2026.

Top Paid

📈 87+3

Global

This app rose +3 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on October 14, 2026.

User reviews

Thing that I love

I love this app

Not what I thought it was

I need to learn the notes

great

It help me so much

Good

Actually I think it’s quite good. I particularly like creating my own exercises… great for sight reading and inner ear development.

Bass Guitar!

Loving this app so far, good to practice learning on piano and guitar. I am primarily a bass guitarist and would absolutely love to see a bass guitar version of the game! I assumed that bass guitar would work before buying this app however it dosent work too well.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App freezes or crashes occasionally

Bug

Note recognition fails even with correct input

Bug

Compatibility issues with certain devices

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add key signatures and accidentals

Feature

Increase number of customizable note sets

Feature

Include more ledger lines

Feature

Add option to disable time penalties

Feature

Allow saving of individual student profiles

Feature

FAQ

What does Note Rush do?

Note Rush is a music learning game designed to enhance your speed and accuracy in reading musical notes. It listens to you play notes on your instrument and provides instant feedback, helping you build a strong connection between written notes and their placement on your instrument.

How does the landmark-based learning system work?

The app features an optional landmark-based hints system. It guides users by highlighting nearby key landmark notes, encouraging intervallic reading. Over time, this system helps users transition from relying on hints to developing an intrinsic association between the musical staff and their instrument.

Is Note Rush suitable for teachers?

Yes, the app is designed with teachers in mind. It allows for the creation of fully customizable note sets and the ability to easily share these drills with students via App Links or QR Codes, making it a valuable tool for supplementary practice.

What instruments can I use with Note Rush?

The app works with a wide range of instruments, including piano. It is designed to be used with acoustic or MIDI instruments, allowing users to learn note reading in the context of how they actually play.

Can I customize the learning experience?

Absolutely. You can use preset note ranges or create your own custom levels to target specific learning needs. This includes selecting individual notes, sharps and flats, and choosing between treble, bass, or grand staff.