Best Folk Music Notebook Apps & Games

Refrain: Seasonal Folk Verses

Verses matched to your day

Free

Discover traditional folk verses that change with the time of day and season. Explore classic song collections and view full lyrics. A widget provides easy access to daily verses.

Music Tutor (Sight-reading)

Improve your sight-reading

Free

This app helps you learn to read sheet music and improve your sight-reading abilities. Practice identifying notes in various clefs with timed or untimed sessions and track your progress. It offers MIDI support and a companion Apple Watch app for on-the-go practice.

Folk Alley Player

by Freshgrass Foundation

Free

Stream live folk, Americana, and roots music with DVR-like controls to pause and rewind. Discover new artists and access exclusive content like videos and blogs. Wake up to your favorite tunes with the built-in alarm clock.

ScoreLens: Sheet Music Scanner

Scan, hear & transpose parts

Free

Transform printed sheet music into playable audio. Hear your music, adjust tempo, loop difficult sections, and transpose to your desired key. Ideal for musicians practicing single-line parts.

Mariposa Folk Festival

by Mariposa Folk Foundation

Free

Experience a vibrant celebration of music, dance, spoken word, and crafts. This app showcases over 100 performances across ten stages, featuring diverse genres and inviting audience participation for all ages.

My Guitar Tabs

The Guitar Tabs Notebook

Free

Create, store, and share original guitar tablature with this digital notebook. Supports multiple instruments and syncs across devices for easy access to your musical ideas.

Play Sheet Music

No need to read music to play

Free

This app allows absolute beginners to play simple sheet music by tapping on the screen. No prior music knowledge is required. It's a fun and easy way to experience playing tunes from various music sources.