# Notes by Ear — Read and write notes by ear

> Learn musical notation by ear, connecting notes to sound and pitch. (iPhone/iPad app by Oleg Sokolov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-by-ear/id1670470527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleg Sokolov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628122395)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: $12.99 (on sale, was $19.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 52 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-by-ear/id1670470527/reviews.md

## What is Notes by Ear?

Do you want not only to learn all the notes, but gain the ability to hear the music when you see the notes and vice-versa write any melody you see in a very fast, efficient and effective manner in a matter of days instead of years?

We present to you the innovative Notes by Ear, part of the revolutionary ‘…by Ear’ series, which treats the written notes system as the instrument in itself which you learn like any other, thankfully the modern technology provides us with that possibility, unlike the past centuries. Not only you will learn all the notes fast in both treble and bass clefs, but you will learn them in a meaningful manner that will tie the notes to sounds relative to the key.

You learn the notes not only by their name, but by the exact thing they symbolize - the pitch of sound in general (absolute pitch) and relaitive to the key tonal center (relative pitch). This system is unobtrusively tied with the relative pitch concept that would make you easily connect it to any other app in our series which makes for a very round musical education much faster and effective than traditional learning. A true revolution!

You also can imagine this app as the unique notes instrument that would be very hard to create in real life. Because really this age old system is very different to any other instrument in that you would have to retune it every time you change the key. If you learn this system like a musical instrument you will be unstoppable in all your music indeveours because it is the solfege, music training, music literacy, improvisation and many other concepts all in one package!

## Key features

- Learn notes in treble and bass clefs
- Develop absolute and relative pitch
- Connect written notes to sound
- Treat notation as a musical instrument
- Enhance musical literacy and improvisation

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-by-ear/id1670470527/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Astounding!

*2023-04-06*

Again this series of apps delivers a simple concept that transforms how music is viewed. There is a kind of genuinely revolutionary approach about this. As a guitar player who has minimised his reading ability to the bare essentials I am really excited by the promise of this tool.

## Frequently asked questions about Notes by Ear

### How does Notes by Ear teach music notation?

Notes by Ear teaches music notation by connecting written notes to their corresponding sounds, developing both absolute and relative pitch. It aims to make learning music notation as intuitive as learning a musical instrument.

### What is the learning methodology of Notes by Ear?

The app's methodology focuses on understanding notes not just by name, but by the exact pitch they represent. This approach integrates solfege, music training, and music literacy for a comprehensive understanding.

### How does Notes by Ear track progress?

While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the app's design suggests users will see improvement in their ability to quickly and accurately identify and write musical notes.

### Does Notes by Ear offer certifications?

The provided information does not indicate that Notes by Ear offers any formal certifications upon completion of its learning modules.

### What is the price of Notes by Ear?

Notes by Ear is a paid application, with a listed price of $19.99.

### Is Notes by Ear available on Android devices?

Notes by Ear is currently supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is Notes by Ear updated?

The app was last updated on March 16, 2023, with version 1.01. Future updates will depend on the developer's release schedule.

### Does Notes by Ear have ads?

No, Notes by Ear does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.01 — 2023-03-16

Now all 12 notes are available. Long-press to play the flat or the sharp note.

### 1.0 — 2023-03-11

No release notes.

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## More apps by Oleg Sokolov

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- [Cello by Ear](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cello-by-ear/id1635604368)

All apps by Oleg Sokolov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1628122395

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