# Paglano - read notes quickly — Improve your sight-reading

> Educational piano game for improving musical note recognition and sight-reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Harjan Evertse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paglano-read-notes-quickly/id1516800194 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Harjan Evertse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516800193)
- Category: Education, Games, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: Canadian English, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 3 more
- Released: 2020-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paglano-read-notes-quickly/id1516800194/reviews.md

## What is Paglano?

Paglano is a simple shooting game. By playing this piano game, you will teach yourself an important aspect of reading music and playing the piano.
After playing this game for a while, you can find the notes on your piano much faster. Without having to think about it a lot. And that helps you immensely in reading music while playing your piano.

All you have to do in this game is shoot notes from a staff. You first choose which clef you want to play (the treble clef for the higher notes or the bass clef for the lower notes). The game starts in the simplest level. In this level you play the notes without any sharps or flats. You just have to play the white keys.
Of course, every new level gets a bit more difficult, as you have to play more and more sharps and flats. But if you don't know which key to play, there is always a tip you can use. But a tip costs you some of your points you just scored...
Every time you successfully played 7 levels, the speed of the game increases. The time you have to find a note becomes shorter and shorter.

Learning to play the piano well is of course best done with a real piano, in combination with taking regular piano lessons.
But there are times and places where you cannot play the piano. For example, if you are on the train or bus or if you are at home and your neighbors are sleeping...

So if you want to kill some time without wasting time, learn how to quickly find your notes on your piano by playing this simple game.

## Key features

- Musical note identification game
- Treble and bass clef support
- Progressive difficulty levels
- Sharps and flats introduction
- In-game tips available
- Adjustable game speed

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paglano Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paglano-read-notes-quickly/id1516800194/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Slight fix needed

*2024-06-19, version 2.7.3*

In the iPad version the G clef is centered on the E line when it should be up on the G line. On the iPhone it is correct, and this is confusing for people who use that as a landmark.

### 5/5 — Macht Spaß und hilft…

*2023-10-29, version 2.7.3*

… spielerisch die Verbindungen Note-Klaviertaste zu erlernen. Regelmäßige Verwendung ist natürlich die Voraussetzung. Ich kann die schlechten und überhaupt wenigen Bewertungen nicht nachvollziehen. Mir gefällt diese App besser als andere zum selben Thema. Selbst der kostenlose Nutzungsumfang ist bereits toll. Dankeschön!

### 1/5 — Hilfe nicht abschaltbar

*2022-03-13, version 2.5.12*

leidet lässt sich der Hilfetip nicht abschalten.
Weshalb man immer spicken will und deshalb ist eigenständiges lernen nicht möglich.
noch dazu ist die Zeitfunktion in der niedrigsten Stufe immer noch zu schnell.
Für mich ist die App deshalb fürs üben ungeeignet .

### 3/5 — Bug

*2022-03-10*

C’è un bug: quando si arriva a giocare con più velocità, spesso anche se premi il tasto della nota giusta non succede niente, è come se non premessi nulla, e il gioco non va avanti, è bloccato…

**Developer response:** Grazie per il vostro messaggio. È attualmente in lavorazione una nuova versione con più possibilità di ottenere punti bonus. Ma la correzione di questo bug sarà sicuramente inclusa in questa nuova versione! Grazie ancora per la segnalazione!

### 5/5 — Useful app

*2021-12-12, version 2.5.7*

I love this app, it is perfect for beginners to learn sight reading! It also isn’t so money-dependent compared to other apps, and I love the training feature. Although, I have a suggestion. May you add Alto and Tenor clef ? I want to learn those clefs, and I think it will really make this app stand out even more.

### 5/5 — Best app I’ve ever used!

*2021-11-17, version 2.5.7*

Amazing!! I wish I could give it five HUNDRED stars!!

## Frequently asked questions about Paglano

### What is Paglano?

Paglano is an educational game designed to help users quickly identify musical notes on a staff, improving their sight-reading abilities for instruments like the piano. It offers a fun way to practice note recognition.

### How does Paglano help with piano playing?

By playing Paglano, users train their brain to recognize musical notes on the staff much faster. This skill directly translates to improved music reading and playing proficiency on the piano.

### What musical clefs does Paglano support?

Paglano supports both the treble clef, which is used for higher notes, and the bass clef, used for lower notes. Users can choose their preferred clef at the start of the game.

### Does Paglano include sharps and flats?

Yes, the game starts with basic levels featuring only white keys (no sharps or flats). As users progress, new levels introduce sharps and flats to increase the challenge and learning.

### What happens if I don't know a note in Paglano?

If you are unsure about a note, Paglano provides a tip feature. However, using a tip will deduct points from your score, encouraging you to learn the notes independently.

### How does the game speed change in Paglano?

The speed of the game increases every time you successfully complete 7 levels. This means the time you have to identify and 'shoot' each note becomes progressively shorter.

### Is Paglano suitable for all ages?

Paglano has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. Its interactive nature can be engaging for younger learners and beneficial for musicians of all levels.

### Does Paglano have ads?

No, Paglano does not contain advertisements. This allows for an uninterrupted learning experience without distractions from in-game ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7.3 — 2023-06-16

Bug fixes.

### 2.7.2 — 2023-05-27

Bug fixes.

### 2.7.1 — 2023-05-24

Bug fixes.

### 2.7.0 — 2022-12-23

Bug fixes

### 2.6.4 — 2022-12-15

Bug fixes

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