# Violin Sight Reading Trainer

> Violin sight-reading practice app with finger position matching. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Newsome.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-sight-reading-trainer/id1071171127 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Newsome](https://appshunter.io/developer/307084497)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 49 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-sight-reading-trainer/id1071171127/reviews.md

## What is Violin Sight Reading Trainer?

Practice sight reading with a violin by matching up the finger positions to the notes in the keys of C. This app uses a straight forward approach of displaying music notation in a format resembling real sheet music. Simple and effective practice to help you learn your instrument. More improvements will come and there are no ads and no in app purchases.

## Key features

- Practice sight reading
- Match finger positions to notes
- Displays music notation
- Sheet music format
- Learn your instrument

## Recent user reviews (10 of 25)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/violin-sight-reading-trainer/id1071171127/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Learning The Violin

*2023-12-14*

This is a very straightforward and basic app that helps memorization both for reading the treble clef notes, and finger positioning. 
I highly recommend this app if you want to learn the violin with as few crutches as possible. If you learn to walk in your mind without crutches, it’s easier to learn the violin without crutches. I am challenging myself, not to use tape as I have a good ear, and not to use any finger stickers. I do this app as a warm-up between 15 minutes to an hour every single day, both in the morning and at night. If you stop site reading, you will become rusty. keep practicing keep practicing keep practicing.

### 5/5 — Simple, straightforward, and effective.

*2023-10-07*

I try to use this at least once a day, and already my sight reading and note comprehension has improved. Recommend for anyone having trouble learning the staff and for anyone searching for a quick and easy little task to keep your mind sharp when it comes to notes.

### 3/5 — Not that great

*2022-03-03*

This app is a little bad because I don’t understand time penalty. It’s really bothersome!☹️

### 5/5 — Cello version?

*2021-10-07*

I am a new cello player. Unfamiliar with the  Bass clef so I tried the notes trainer app from the same developer. It’s a surprisingly wonderful free app. Thank you Ryan. So I looked up other apps Ryan made and brought me here. Now, would you please make a cello version of this app?

### 5/5 — useful everyday app

*2021-07-19, version 1.0*

i use this every day to better my subpar music skills. 

if possible, could u add an option to have the violin swap places from bottom to top of screen so we may utilise our left hands for string placements? 

if not, then it's still well and good. 
thank you for this creation :)

### 5/5 — I love it!

*2021-03-08*

Easy to use.  Does help for sure!  My note reading had improved quickly by using this app.

Recommend: should have more higher levels AND maybe reading real songs!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2021-01-03, version 1.0*

This is a truly amazing app, I have been struggling with sight reading for a while now and this app has really helped me. This is the best sight reading practice app I’ve found on the App Store, definitely 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Simple and fantastic

*2020-11-26*

I love this app, I have struggled to learn the fingerings and this has helped a ton. I find myself pretending to play with my left hand and touch the phone with my right. It’s not fancy but it’s perfect!

### 4/5 — Good App

*2020-11-23, version 1.0*

It would be better, if you put # on note as well

### 5/5 — Invaluable learning assistant

*2020-08-22, version 1.0*

This app is a wonderful aid to learning sight reading, and very well implemented. It’s great to be able to just pull it out and do a little bit of practice multiple times during the day. Thank you! 

Please allow me to pay you for it! 😄

## Frequently asked questions about Violin Sight Reading Trainer

### What does the Violin Sight Reading Trainer app do?

This app helps you practice sight-reading on the violin. It displays musical notation in a format similar to sheet music and requires you to match the correct finger positions to the notes presented.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app's main features include practicing sight-reading, matching finger positions to notes, and displaying music notation in a clear, sheet-music-like format. It is designed for effective instrument learning.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Violin Sight Reading Trainer app is completely free to use. It does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases, offering an uninterrupted practice experience.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is designed for violinists of all levels who want to improve their ability to read music and play it on their instrument without prior memorization. It's a tool for focused practice.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2016-01-07

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

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