# tabDo! — The Music-Learning App

> Interactive music learning app for notes, scales, and melodies on tablets. (iPhone/iPad app by Helbling Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.H.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabdo/id1488439711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Helbling Verlagsgesellschaft m.b.H](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069879136)
- Category: Education, Music
- Price: $3.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-02-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabdo/id1488439711/reviews.md

## What is tabDo!?

tabDo! is an innovative app and teaching method for learning music—notes, scales, and playing melodies—on tablets. tabDo! helps the learner develop an inner feeling for notes. During music lessons children actively discover the world of sound by playing well-known melodies, modifying and transforming them, and improvising their own tonal sequences. In the beginning basic melodic skills are trained with solmization—from four-note motifs to the pentatonic scale, then on to the chromatic scale. From listening and playing to reading notes. tabDo! is perfectly suited for all levels of classroom music activities.

In this app three different functions are integrated, each of which can be used by either one or two children: The “Guidonian Hand”; a vertical ordering of tones similar to that of a glockenspiel; and a horizontal display of the notes as they are related to the notation.
In all three functions the root tone or tonic can be freely varied. Up to 7 levels or degrees of difficulty are available, offering a broad range of notes which can be accessed by students. tabDo! can be adapted to any and every level of learning.

The teaching units in tabDo! are ideal for 15- to 20-minute exercise sequences. The flexible app can be used independently of any particular course or song book. With headphones students can also practice exercises and learn music during quiet periods in class. 

A separate Handbook of Methodologies (HELBLING) offers a wide spectrum of ideas about how to integrate the app into teaching lessons. It shows how easily and effectively tabDo! can be used to train music-listening and note-reading abilities. It also contains a wealth of suggestions about lesson planning and exercising musical skills. 

What tabDo! offers, in a nutshell:
►Develops audiation skills (comprehension of music notes and their relationships)
►Trains and furthers basic music listening competencies, as well as social skills
►Enhances individualized learning—adapting to the student’s learning speed and level
►Introduces musical notation so that children associate notes with their sounds
►Promotes music-making in the classroom right from the start

## Key features

- Develops audiation skills
- Trains music listening competencies
- Enhances individualized learning
- Introduces musical notation
- Promotes music-making
- Multiple interactive functions

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabdo/id1488439711/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Interessante App, leider ohne Ton

*2024-09-19*

Die App scheint ja ganz gut im Ansatz, dennoch 2 Kritikpunkte: der schlimmste: Der Ton funktioniert nicht auf dem iPhone und zweitens sind die Tonleitern nicht deutlich genug getrennt. Die gesuchte Tonart ist zwar fett gedruckt, doch die Töne dazwischen sind noch zu markant. Entweder noch heller darstellen oder die „fetten“ Töne in einer anderen Farbe.

**Developer response:** Hallo und herzlichen Dank für Ihre ausführliche Bewertung! Zu Ihrem ersten Punkt: Die Töne werden nur abgespielt, wenn der Ton am Gerät eingeschaltet ist und der seitliche Schalter nicht auf "Stumm" gestellt ist. Ihr Feedback zu den Tonleitern haben wir bereits an unsere Redaktion weitergeleitet – vielen Dank dafür! Beste Grüße, Ihr Helbling Support Team

### 5/5 — Weh

*2022-01-10*

Weh

### 5/5 — Spitzen Kombi App & Buch

*2021-04-10*

Sehr umfassende Ideenbörse für Lehrer der Klassen 1-7. Musiklehre, Singen und Musizieren kann mit Hilfe der App durch Solmisation, Guidonische Hand geübt werden, auch im Distanzunterricht gut einsetzbar!

### 5/5 — Sehr gut !

*2021-03-10*

Ich habe nach einer App gesucht die Solmisation vermittel und eine gefunden, perfekt. Weiter fehlt auf dem Weltmarkt eine App für Edwin Gordons Audiation, die es auch normal sterblichen Musikern, Kindern und Erwachsenen, außerhalb der elitären Musikpädagogik Welt, erlaubt Audiation zu trainieren. Das Denken in Musik ist auf dem Vormarsch, wie man bei YouTube in Englisch sprachigen Videos erkennen kann. Die Software DMTI war seiner Zeit etwas voraus, allerdings auch nicht ausgereift. Eure Chance, liebes Hellbig Team :)

Bitte auch mit Möglichkeit das ipad als Breitformat, bei Nutzung mit Tastatur, oder währen des Ladevorgangs zu benutzen.

### 5/5 — tabDo!

*2021-02-27*

Besonders die Wiederentdeckung der Guidonischen Hand gefällt mir

### 5/5 — Gut gemacht!

*2021-02-24*

Einfache, aber für die Zielgruppe durchdachte und dadurch überzeugende App. Ideal als virtuelles Klasseninstrument und zur Umsetzung von Ideen rund um elementare Improvisation und Spiel mit Motiven. Gute Idee mit der Schiebeleiste zur Veränderung des Grundtons. Allerdings sollte man schon ein Tablet einsetzen, damit Schülerinnen und Schüler bequem musizieren können.

## Frequently asked questions about tabDo!

### What is tabDo! used for?

tabDo! is an app designed for learning music fundamentals such as notes, scales, and melodies on tablets. It aims to help users develop an inner feeling for notes and understand musical relationships through interactive exercises.

### What age is tabDo! suitable for?

tabDo! is suitable for users aged 4 and above, making it appropriate for young learners in educational settings. Its design caters to various learning levels, from basic melodic skills to more complex musical concepts.

### How much does tabDo! cost?

tabDo! is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $3.99. This price grants access to all its features without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions.

### Does tabDo! have ads?

No, tabDo! does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted learning experience without any commercial interruptions.

### What devices does tabDo! support?

tabDo! is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for use on Apple's mobile operating system.

### How often is tabDo! updated?

The latest version of tabDo! is 1.0.2, last updated on February 10, 2022. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates it receives maintenance and potential improvements.

### Can tabDo! be used for individual learning?

Yes, tabDo! is designed to enhance individualized learning by adapting to the student's learning speed and level. It can be used independently of any particular course or songbook.

### Does tabDo! help with reading music?

Yes, tabDo! introduces musical notation by associating notes with their sounds, progressing from listening and playing to reading notes. It aims to train and further basic music listening competencies and note-reading abilities.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2022-02-10

Improvements for latest iOS version

### 1.0.1 — 2021-02-26

Updates for different iOS versions

### 1.0 — 2021-01-29

No release notes.

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