# Sensation Drill — Sight-Reading Exercises

> Trumpet sight-reading trainer with randomized musical scores and interval exercises. (iPhone/iPad app by Kilian IT-Consulting.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensation-drill/id1030674796 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kilian IT-Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/541679965)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensation-drill/id1030674796/reviews.md

## What is Sensation Drill?

Train your sight reading and trumpet playing skills by playing unexpected intervals.
As proposed by Clint 'Pops' McLaughlin the Sensation Drill app generates random scores with intervals you can't remember from well-known melodies.

Playing this music-scores with focus on intonation and proper attacks will improve your inner ear and your embouchure.

By tapping on the display the app will generate a completely new score. Scores can be zoomed be intuitive pinch gestures which trigger a complete re-formatting of the score.



This app uses the GUIDOLib for rendering high quality music scores in real-time.

## Key features

- Randomized musical score generation
- Unexpected interval exercises
- Focus on intonation and attacks
- Improve inner ear and embouchure
- Intuitive pinch-to-zoom score display
- Real-time music score rendering

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sensation-drill/id1030674796/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sensation Drills - Pops Style

*2015-11-07*

These are great!  Excellent ear and chop training. Easy to use and the new update lets you work in whatever range you need to. Highly recommended!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Sensation Drill

### What is Sensation Drill?

Sensation Drill is a paid app designed to help trumpet players improve their sight-reading skills. It generates randomized musical scores with challenging intervals to enhance intonation and embouchure.

### How does Sensation Drill help improve trumpet playing?

By focusing on intonation and proper attacks with unexpected intervals, the app aims to refine your inner ear and strengthen your embouchure, leading to better overall trumpet performance.

### Can I generate new exercises in Sensation Drill?

Yes, you can generate a completely new musical score with a single tap on the display, providing endless practice material.

### Does Sensation Drill have ads?

No, Sensation Drill does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application focused on providing an uninterrupted practice experience.

### What devices is Sensation Drill available on?

Sensation Drill is available for iPhone and iPad devices, offering a flexible practice solution for musicians on the go.

### How often is Sensation Drill updated?

The app was last updated on June 5, 2024, with version 2.3, indicating ongoing support and potential improvements.

### What is the price of Sensation Drill?

Sensation Drill is available for a one-time purchase of $0.99, making it an affordable tool for trumpet players.

### What age rating does Sensation Drill have?

Sensation Drill has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger musicians.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2024-06-05

Bugfixes and adaptation to new iOS version.

### 2.2 — 2021-04-15

We added some new patterns and updates for latest iOS version

### 2.1 — 2017-04-24

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

New rhythm patterns.
Settings are stored in user defaults.

### 2.0 — 2015-11-07

We added settings for pitch range (ambitus) and a pattern selector.

### 1.0 — 2015-08-29

No release notes.

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