# String Quartet SightRead Tutor

> Interactive tutor for learning string instrument note placement and sight-reading. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexandre Dupleix.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-quartet-sightread-tutor/id1078421949 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexandre Dupleix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078421948)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-quartet-sightread-tutor/id1078421949/reviews.md

## What is String Quartet SightRead Tutor?

Learn fast where to play notes !
For Violin, Viola, Cello and Double-bass.

With this staff Notes Sight Read Tutor, you will learn where to play notes on your instrument's fingerboard !
• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• Double bass

Make progress even when you are away from your instrument !

You can also play your real instrument and the application detect the played notes !

Integrated chromatic tuner.

Details :
• Accelerated training : Notes you know less will be asked more often for you to be able to enhance your sight reading speed.
• Choice of notes to practice : choose which strings to pratice, positions among 13 possible ones (from open string to 7th position), flat, sharp.
• Choice of clefs to use.
• Choice of language among 7 notation systems to display the name of the note to play : Solfège-Latin Si, English B, German H, Byzantine Zo, Japanese Ro, Indian (Hindusthani) Ni, Indian (Carnatic) Kakali Ni
• Display of count of good and failed notes. Click on it to reset, or let it reset itself each morning.
• Realistic sounds sampled from real instruments.
• Sound On / Off. The screen flashes on good answers when the sound is muted.
• Interface translated : displayed in English, French, Spanish or Korean depending on the langage of the device. Should you need a translation in another langage, contact me.

• 3 Quiz modes and 2 additional modes :
 Sight-Read Quiz (touch) : Read the staff note, then touch the right spot on the screen's instrument.
 Live Sight-Read (Live) : Read the staff note, then play it using your real instrument. (This mode uses your device's microphone)
 Ear-Training (touch) : Listen to the played note, then touch the right spot on the screen's instrument. (Click staff to replay note)
 Free-Play (touch) : Touch the screen's instrument. The note will be played and displayed on the staff.
 Instrument Tuner (Live) : Integrated tuner : play a note using your real instrument, the note will be displayed on the staff. (This mode uses your device's microphone)

• Help system :
 possible display of the name of the note to play.
 Possible display of notes placements on the fingerboard (the name of the note to play is then displayed with the same color as the note placement)
 Possible display of an helping staff with every notes of the fingerboard.

In-app purchase :
• Full version : no limits, all strings and positions are available + a BIG thanks for your support :o)

There is no ads in this application.

Confidentiality : In this application, audio recording is only used locally on your phone to detect played note pitch, it is never transmitted outside the app.

Have fun at play !

## Key features

- Instrument fingerboard note placement
- Sight-reading practice
- Live instrument recognition
- Integrated chromatic tuner
- Multiple quiz and practice modes
- Customizable practice options
- Support for 7 notation systems

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $3.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/string-quartet-sightread-tutor/id1078421949/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Its okay

*2023-06-23*

The 7-second wait time between playing is really weird. That is not going to convince me to buy something. It’s just annoying.

### 4/5 — Très utile

*2022-09-19*

Ce serait bien que l’affichage se conditionne en fonction des résultats car on peut jouer indéfiniment les 4 mêmes notes. L’ajout de cordes devrait être automatique afin que l’appli gère le niveau de difficulté elle même.

Ajouter des mélodies pour la reconnaissance des notes serait plus sympathique que le côté aléatoire actuel des notes (pas très agréable pour les oreilles)

### 4/5 — Useful for my kid

*2022-02-04*

Useful app for my kid to assist in learning to read notes. kept telling me some of the functions are only available in full version but it would not let me. Maybe developers have abandoned this app? Too bad as this really has potential

### 5/5 — Nice

*2021-10-16*

Nicwedde

### 1/5 — J’ai payé pour rien

*2021-06-04*

Ayant changé de téléphone, je suis repassé sur l’app comme si je n’avais jamais payé, et le seul moyen de profiter de l’app a fond est de repayer … c’est vraiment un gros problème

### 3/5 — Can’t restore purchase

*2021-02-16*

I have reinstalled app and now when I push the button nothing happen(

### 4/5 — À quand les prochaines mises à jour ?

*2020-12-26*

On dirait que l’app n’a plus été mise à jour depuis 2017 ; c’est dommage car même si c’est à mon avis une des plus complète pour apprendre à interpréter les partitions correspondant à son instrument à corde, elle pourrait largement être améliorée.

Déjà graphiquement, c’est pas très beau, c’est assez vieux. L’interface « clefs setup » est assez buguée et incompréhensible...

Ensuite l’ajout d’un mode lecture de gammes / modes serait vraiment le bien venu pour que l’appli soit réellement complète.

Cependant je tiens à préciser que si vous voulez juste apprendre à jouer des partitions sur votre instrument à corde, cette app est une des seules qui propose de répondre sur le manche, c’est un atout non négligeable pour apprendre rapidement.

### 3/5 — Purchase again?

*2020-11-13*

I just purchased the app today and wanted to install it on my second iPad. Why do I need to purchase it again?

### 2/5 — Ohne Kauf geht nix

*2020-01-03*

Alles, was man anklicken will, verlangt in-App-Käufe. Ich wollte damit die Finger auf dem Bass lernen: da sind alle Lagen mit sehr seltsamen Fingern drauf, taugt für meine Zwecke nicht. Ich habe es jetzt als Pappmodell gebastelt

### 5/5 — Great for beginners!

*2019-08-25*

Great app!

## Frequently asked questions about String Quartet SightRead Tutor

### What instruments does String Quartet SightRead Tutor support?

String Quartet SightRead Tutor supports learning for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. The app provides specific fingerboard visualizations for each of these instruments.

### Can I use my real instrument with String Quartet SightRead Tutor?

Yes, the app features a 'Live Sight-Read' mode where you can play your real instrument, and the application will detect the notes you play. It also includes an 'Instrument Tuner' mode that uses your device's microphone.

### Does String Quartet SightRead Tutor have ads?

No, String Quartet SightRead Tutor is ad-free. The developer has stated there are no advertisements within the application.

### What are the different practice modes available in String Quartet SightRead Tutor?

String Quartet SightRead Tutor offers three quiz modes: Sight-Read Quiz (touch), Live Sight-Read (Live), and Ear-Training (touch). It also includes two additional modes: Free-Play (touch) and Instrument Tuner (Live).

### How does the accelerated training feature work in String Quartet SightRead Tutor?

The accelerated training feature in String Quartet SightRead Tutor prioritizes notes you know less frequently. This helps you enhance your sight-reading speed by focusing on areas needing the most improvement.

### What are the in-app purchase options for String Quartet SightRead Tutor?

The in-app purchase for String Quartet SightRead Tutor unlocks the full version, which offers unlimited access to all strings and positions. This purchase also serves as a way to support the developer.

### How often is String Quartet SightRead Tutor updated?

String Quartet SightRead Tutor was last updated on January 31, 2017, with version 1.0.7. The initial release date was February 10, 2016.

### What is the age rating for String Quartet SightRead Tutor?

String Quartet SightRead Tutor has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and general audiences.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2017-01-31

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

v1.0.7  :
Added Korean full translation (Thanks Ji young Ryu)

v1.0.6  :
- Added option to show only selected notes on the fingerboard (in the setup page, click the fingerboard or eye icon) 
- Improved pitch detection, audio filters and mic gain
Previous versions :
- Added share button : please tell your friends about this app :o)
- free mic for other apps when app is suspended
- Smoothier animations & spectrum visualisation
- exact accurate perfect fifths frequencies calculation

### 1.0.6 — 2017-01-03

v1.0.6  :
- Enabled MICROPHONE Live modes (Note pitch recognition will be faster and more accurate when Apple will implement webRTC's getUserMedia in Safari)
- Added option to show only selected notes on the fingerboard (in the setup page, click the fingerboard or eye icon) 
- Exact accurate perfect fifths frequencies calculation
- Added share button : please tell your friends about this app :o)
- Fixed screen sliding when swiping screen
- Fixed learning stats when notes selection changed

### 1.0.2 — 2016-02-20

Added Spanish translation.
Minor improvements.

### 1.0.0 — 2016-02-10

No release notes.

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