# SCALEBOOK for ABRSM Grade 1-5 — World's 1st AI Scale tutor

> AI music tutor for ABRSM scale and arpeggio exam preparation. (iPhone/iPad app by Playnote Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalebook-for-abrsm-grade-1-5/id992815296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Playnote Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/424774445)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 158 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2016-02-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalebook-for-abrsm-grade-1-5/id992815296/reviews.md

## What is SCALEBOOK for ABRSM Grade 1?

- Covers full syllabus of exam with permission of ABRSM *
- Real time analysis of performance with a comparison to exam requirements
- Practice progress by student’s music teacher through Playnote Organizer 
- Analysis of strengths and weaknesses by big data analysis
- Display of student’s performance including accuracy, intonation, or confidence, in a simple diagram
- Mock exam mode for students to have better preparation before exam

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* The syllabus on which SCALEBOOK for ABRSM is based is © by The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and is reproduced by permission of the copyright owner.

Playnote SCALEBOOK for ABRSM lets you practise Scales and Arpeggios with an AI teacher and examiner after music lessons. You don't need to practise alone anymore! SCALEBOOK also lets you prepare the scales part of the ABRSM examination in a more pleasant and entertaining way!


SCALEBOOK for ABRSM Grades 1-5 includes:

1. Practice companion at any time
- Full syllabus and contents of the ABRSM exam
- Demonstration recordings which can be listened to before practice
- Patented interactive music score with fingering. Fingering will be displayed once the music note is touched.
- Metronome which can set the speed according to your preference
- Real time analysis of performance with a comparison to exam requirements
- Issues in intonation, rhythm, speed, tone, etc. automatically pointed out
- Auto recording during practice for replay, which can improve memory

2. Mock exam
- Unlimited time to take mock exams
- Official exam requirements strictly followed
- Details, comments and scores for each question provided by the AI examiner
- Creation of real exam atmosphere and pressure, in order to let you have a better preparation

3. Records and sharing
- Date, time and performance of every practice and mock exam stored in your cloud account
- Review in Scalebook or Playnote Organizer (www.playnote.com) at any time
- Share practice progress with your music teacher through Playnote Organizer after inserting your teacher’s email information into your account settings

4. Detailed analysis
- Analysis of strengths and weaknesses by the AI teacher in every practice and mock exam you take by big data analysis
- Display of your performance including accuracy, intonation, or confidence, in a simple diagram
- Provide a weekly breakdown of your performance based on data collected in order for you to better understand your progress

The current version supports violin, flute, trumpet, clarinet, alto-saxophone, oboe, descant recorder and treble recorder. The future version will support other music instruments.

Free for trial version and subscription fees for each music instrument are:

All grades 1-5: USD$6.99 monthly 

Addition payments options is available: 6 months pre paid (USD$24.99) and Unlimited time (USD$71.99) 

Terms of use: http://www.playnote.com/web/scalebook_termsofuse.html
Currency and price may vary by location. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if any, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to the service. 

Privacy policy: http://www.playnote.com/web/privacypolicy.html

## Key features

- AI-powered real-time performance analysis
- Full ABRSM Grade 1-5 syllabus coverage
- Mock exam mode
- Detailed analysis of strengths and weaknesses
- Progress tracking and sharing with teachers
- Interactive music score with fingering

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade 1 (Violin) | $1.99 | per month |
| Grade 3 (Violin) | $1.99 | per month |
| Grade 4 (Violin) | $2.99 | per month |
| Grade 5 (Violin) | $2.99 | per month |
| Grade 5 (Violin) | $2.99 | per month |
| Grade 3 (Flute) | $1.99 | per month |
| Grade 1 (Flute) | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Grade 5 (Trumpet) | $2.99 | per month |
| Grades 1-5 (Violin) | $5.99 | per month |
| Grades 1-5 (Flute) | $5.99 | per month |
| Grades 1-5 (Trumpet) | $5.99 | per month |
| Grades 1-5 (Saxophone) | $5.99 | per month |
| Grades 1-5 (Clarinet) | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade 1-5 (Violin) | $28.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalebook-for-abrsm-grade-1-5/id992815296/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Subscription fake 1 month trial

*2023-05-03, version 2.05*

Content still locked subscribed tho

### 2/5 — Is this to bad?!!?

*2022-10-15, version 2.03*

This thingy needs to buy, You can add advertisements! You can even add Piano version to support many people that don’t want to buy the ABRSM piano scales app! I am doing a PIANO exam at school, and I need to practice!

### 2/5 — Sudden quit app

*2020-07-21, version 1.41*

The app always sudden quit. Same problem after reinstall and upgrade iOS. Disappointed, it is not worth for the money I paid.

### 4/5 — Cello Version

*2019-06-20, version 1.41*

Pls. add Cello Version, thanks.

### 5/5 — 幫到手

*2019-06-14, version 1.41*

買俾個仔用，因為用書佢成日賴唔記得d指法唔肯練，我又唔識教... miss都話佢進步左！

### 5/5 — 幾好用

*2019-06-14, version 1.41*

用左一段時間，都唔錯，希望之後會出埋6-8級。

### 5/5 — Nice to have

*2019-06-14, version 1.41*

Good to have some guidiance to practice with, esp the exam mode which helps me to get prepared for the real one!

### 5/5 — nice...

*2019-06-14, version 1.41*

like the app idea! i can quickly check the fingering of a specific scale, and it gives feedbacks on my performance

### 5/5 — Good app for self learner

*2019-06-14, version 1.41*

I'm prepraring the Grade 3 violin exam on my own, liked the aual app therefore subscribed for this scale one. LIke the instant feedback and corrections. I hope they will continue to build the grade 6-8 parts.

### 5/5 — Surprisingly good

*2019-06-14, version 1.41*

Was looking for some interactive tool to help my daughter with her violin practice, this app serves its purpose well and my daughter seems to enjoy practice more now.

## Frequently asked questions about SCALEBOOK for ABRSM Grade 1

### What instruments does Scalebook support for ABRSM Grades 1-5?

Scalebook currently supports violin, flute, trumpet, clarinet, alto-saxophone, oboe, descant recorder, and treble recorder. Future versions plan to include additional instruments.

### How does Scalebook help with ABRSM exam preparation?

Scalebook covers the full ABRSM syllabus, provides real-time performance analysis against exam requirements, and offers mock exam modes to simulate the testing environment and build confidence.

### Can my music teacher track my progress with Scalebook?

Yes, you can share your practice progress with your music teacher through Playnote Organizer by entering their email information in your account settings.

### What kind of feedback does the AI provide?

The AI teacher analyzes your performance for accuracy, intonation, speed, and tone, automatically pointing out issues. It also provides detailed comments and scores from the AI examiner in mock exams.

### What are the subscription options for Scalebook?

Scalebook offers monthly subscriptions starting at $6.99 for all grades 1-5. Additional payment options include a 6-month prepaid plan for $24.99 and an unlimited time plan for $71.99.

### Is Scalebook available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Scalebook is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Support for other platforms may be available through their website.

### How often is Scalebook updated?

The latest version is 2.05, released on December 16, 2022. Updates typically occur to improve features and add support for more instruments.

### What is the user rating for Scalebook?

Scalebook has a user rating of 4.2 stars based on 6 ratings, indicating generally positive user experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.05 — 2022-12-16

- Minor update

### 2.04 — 2022-11-15

- Minor update

### 2.03 — 2022-02-11

- Minor update
- Including additional account deletion function

### 2.02 — 2021-11-01

- Minor update

### 2.01 — 2021-10-04

- Support iPad mini 6
- Support iOS 15

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